What does it mean?

Ever been at a meeting and heard a word that you don’t know what it means? Or maybe you’ve seen a phrase in your paperwork that has left you confused – hello acronyms! Well, here’s a handy list of definitions and explanations of some of the terms that you might have come across. 

This list is for Children in Care and Care Leavers alike. And if you think we’ve missed something, let us know, and we’ll look at adding it to the list. 

 

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If you simply want to know what that acronym means, check out our acronym-busting guide to some of the most common ones that you might come across.