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<aside> ℹ️ This page provides guidelines for using British English when creating or reviewing content for SPI. Use these guidelines to ensure consistency across grammar, spelling and contextual word usage to foster a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for TDA grads.

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British English

Copy should be written using British English and vernacular unless using or referring to external material (TDA coursework, articles) where it would not be appropriate to do so.

Word List

The word list isn’t a glossary or a dictionary. It contains usage guidelines for terms specific to TDA Connect and Safe Place International. If you don’t see a word here, check the dictionary. You can also use the left navigation bar and search to see if guidance lives elsewhere on the site.

TL:DR

While this word list is extensive, a here is a short summary of it:

  1. Use inclusive, respectful language.
  2. Don’t use technical jargon. Always read through copy to see if a 7th - 9th Grader would fully and easily comprehend what you have written.
  3. Don’t use words and phrase that have more than one meanings like conversational slang, racist phrases, and idioms.

General Terminology and Icons

The word list isn’t a glossary or a dictionary. It contains usage guidelines for terms specific to TDA Connect and Safe Place International. If you don’t see a word here, check the dictionary. You can also use the left navigation bar and search to see if guidance lives elsewhere on the site.

General Terminology and Icons

TDA Connect Specific Terminology