Narrative voice
Also called First person, Third person, Omniscient narrator, Unreliable narrator
Who is telling the story, and how much they know or admit.
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Narrative writing
Writing a story to order, in about 45 minutes. Small scope, controlled shape.
National curriculum
The subjects and content maintained schools must teach. Academies are not bound by it.
Natural selection and evolution
How populations change over generations. Four steps, in order.
NEET
Also called Not in education, employment or training
A young person aged 16 to 24 who is not in education, employment or training. Councils must track and help.
Nets and plans
A 3D shape flattened, and its views from three directions.
Network
Computers connected to share data. LAN and WAN, and the hardware between them.
Neurodevelopmental assessment
The NHS pathway to an autism or ADHD diagnosis. Long, and not a precondition for support.
Notation
Reading and writing music on a stave. Required for composition and often for performance.
Note-taking
Recording information so you can use it later. Copying is not note-taking.
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