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National occupational standards (NOS)

National occupational standards (NOS) are statements of competence describing good practice, and are written to measure performance outcomes. Essentially they describe what people need to be able to do, as well as what they must know and understand for their work.
About national occupational standards
What NOS are, how they are developed, and how they can be used in your school.
National occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning in schools
View and download the NOS for supporting teaching and learning units.
National occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning in schools applicable to particular job roles
Download details on how the national occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning (NOS STL) in schools support a wide range of roles and responsibilities.
Other national occupational standards relevant to school support staff
Find out about the range of other NOS related to the occupational roles in schools and the owning sector skills councils and sector bodies.

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