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Trinity College London
Trinity College London, the international examinations board incorporating Trinity Guildhall, offers accredited qualifications in English language and the performing arts.
http://www.trinitycollege.co.uk/ | |
English Speaking Board
The English Speaking Board is an awarding body dedicated to promoting and encouraging all aspects of oral communication in English.
http://www.esbuk.org/ | |
City & Guilds
City & Guilds offers a range of qualifications contributing to the Government's Skills for Life strategy in England, including qualifications for both learners and practitioners.
http://www.city-and-guilds.co.uk/ | |
Ice and Fire Theatre
Actors for Human Rights is iceandfire's national outreach network dedicated to drawing public attention to a range of human rights concerns.
http://www.iceandfire.co.uk/ | |
Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England.
http://www.lsc.gov.uk | |
Department for Children, Schools and Families
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). In addition to its direct responsibilities, the department will lead work across Government to improve outcomes for children, including work on children’s health and child poverty.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/ | |
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
BIS was formed on 5 June 2009 by merging DIUS and BERR
http://www.bis.gov.uk/ | |
Estyn
Estyn is the office of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales.
http://www.estyn.gov.uk | |
Excellence Gateway
The Excellence Gateway is the leading government funded free portal for the learning and skills sector bringing together 50 education websites and up to date resources in one place underpinning everything that the LSIS does.
http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/ | |
Office for standards in education (OFSTED)
The new Ofsted – the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills – came into being on 1 April 2007. It brings together the wide experience of four formerly separate inspectorates. It will inspect and regulate care for children and young people, and inspect education and training for learners of all ages.
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk | |
Scottish Qualifications Authority
SQA is an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB) sponsored by the Scottish Executive Education Department. It is the national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees.
http://www.sqa.org.uk | |
Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU)
Seeks to raise standards of practice in the Further Education sector in Scotland.
http://www.sfeu.ac.uk | |
Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA)
QCA maintains and develops the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations and accredits and monitors qualifications in colleges and in work.
http://www.qca.org.uk | |
English Teaching Professional
A practical magazine for all EFL/ESOL teachers with resources, lesson plans and teaching tips
http://www.etprofessional.com/ | |
Teacher Trainer Journal
'The Teacher Trainer' is a practical journal for those involved in modern language, especially TESOL, teacher training.
http://www.tttjournal.co.uk | |
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (BECTA)
Working to support the development of ICT in education throughout the UK.
http://www.becta.org.uk | |
Alliance for Lifelong Learning
The Basic Skills Agency (BSA) has merged with the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) works in alliance with Tribal. The resulting Alliance for Lifelong Learning forms the country's leading concentration of expertise in literacy, language and numeracy across all age ranges.
http://www.basic-skills.co.uk | |
CILT National Centre for Language
Centre of expertise on Languages. Promotes a greater capability in languages amongst all sectors of the UK population.
http://www.cilt.org.uk | |
Commission for Racial Equality
The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.
http://www.cre.gov.uk | |
Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
Offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.
http://www.egas-online.org | |
Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission is the leading agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in 21st Century Britain.
http://www.eoc.org.uk | |
Glasgow ESOL forum
The Glasgow ESOL forum is a membership organisation of teachers, tutors and volunteers practising English teaching to Speakers of Other Languages.
http://www.glasgowesol.co.uk/ | |
International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)
Develop and support English Language Teaching professionals throughout the world.
http://www.iatefl.org | |
Immigration Advisory Service (IAS)
IAS is an independent non-governmental organisation and gives free and confidential legal advice and representation tailored to each client's needs.
http://www.iasuk.org | |
Information Centre about Asylum Seekers and Refugees
ICAR offer a number of online resources.
Provides up-to-date information on current issues around asylum and refugees.
http://www.icar.org.uk | |
Joint Council for Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)
JCWI is an independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.
http://www.jcwi.org.uk | |
Language & Literacy Unit + (LLU+)
LLU+ is a national consultancy and professional development centre for staff working in the areas of literacy, numeracy, dyslexia, family learning and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/lllu | |
Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA)
LSDA has evolved into two separate organisations. Its policy and strategic work have moved to the Quality Improvement Agency for Lifelong Learning (QIA) - LSDA programmes, research, training and consultancy projects by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN).
http://www.lsda.org.uk | |
Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS)
Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), the new sector-led organisation dedicated to the development of the further education and skills sector.
http://www.lsis.org.uk/LSISHome.aspx | |
Learning and Skills Network
Learning and Skills Network
LSN is a not-for-profit organisation offering services to policy-makers, practitioners and organisations funding, managing and providing education.
http://www.lsneducation.org.uk/ | |
LESLLA
Low Educated Second Language and Literacy Acquisition LESLLA
Shares research and information to help inform and guide further research on second language acquisition for the low-educated adult population.
http://www.leslla.org | |
MLA London
MLA London is the strategic regional development agency for museums, libraries and archives in London. We are part of the MLA Partnership.
http://www.mlalondon.org.uk | |
National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UKNARIC)
For information and advice on the comparability of international qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide with those in the UK.
http://www.naric.org.uk | |
National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum (NALDIC)
UK professional body for all those interested in raising the achievement of bilingual pupils with English as an Additional Language
http://www.naldic.org.uk | |
National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE)
Promotes the study and advancement of adult continuing education.
http://www.niace.org.uk | |
National Research and Development Centre (NRDC)
NRDC is the national centre dedicated to research and development on adult literacy, language and numeracy.
http://www.nrdc.org.uk | |
National Skills For Life Network
The National Skills for Life Network is an on-line news, update and information resource for Skills for Life professionals. Designed and managed by experienced Practitioners and Managers
http://www.skillsforLifenetwork.com | |
Northern Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
NATESOL is an organisation for teachers in the northwest of England who work in English Language Teaching.
http://www.natesol.org/index.html | |
Quality Improvement Agency
The agency is a successor to the Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA). Promoting innovation and excellence in the learning and skills sector.
http://www.qia.org.uk | |
Refugee Education and Training Advisory Service (RETAS)
RETAS is a division of Education Action International. RETAS supports the social and economic development of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
http://www.education-action.org | |
Research and Practice in Adult Literacy
RaPAL focuses on the role of literacy in adult life. RaPAL is an independent network of learners, teachers, managers and researchers in adult basic education.
http://www.literacy.lancaster.ac.uk/rapal/ | |
Ruth Hayman Trust
The trust gives small personal grants to support the education and training who live in the UK and speak English as a second language or other language.
http://www.ruthhaymantrust.com | |
Sector Skills Development Agency
The Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) is responsible for funding, supporting and monitoring the network of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs).
http://www.ssda.org.uk | |
Skills for Life Improvement Programme
The Skills for Life Improvement Programme builds on the work of the Skills for Life Strategy through:
Professional development, a whole organisation approach to quality improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.
http://www.sflip.org.uk | |
Standards Verification uk
Standards Verification UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of LLUK. SVUK will continue the verification of initial teacher training
http://www.lluk.org/svuk/ | |
TALENT
Online community for everyone interested in adult literacy, ESOL and numeracy. The talent website is the one stop shop for Skills for Life teachers across the UK
http://www.talent.ac.uk/ | |
University and College Union
The University and College Lecturer's Union and Professional Association
http://www.ucu.org.uk/ | |
United Kingdom Council for Overseas Student Affairs
The Council for International Education provides advice and information to international students studying in the UK and to staff who work with them.
http://www.ukcosa.org.uk | |
Welcome to your Library
Welcome to Your Library project, which aims to increase opportunities for active participation by refugee and asylum seeking communities in public library service planning and delivery. Register for their e-digest
http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk | |
Ofqual
Ofqual is an operationally independent part of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/ | |
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills
UK Commission aims to raise UK prosperity and opportunity by improving employment and skills.
http://ukces.org.uk | |
UK Adult Basic Skills Resource site
Non-profit making resource site for literacy, numeracy, ESOL and dyslexia and ICT. Contributions are welcome.
http://www.skillsworkshop.org/ | |
ESOL UK
This is an educational website for those wanting to develop their English language and learn about different subject specific topics. For tutors by tutors is the aim of ESOL UK, to bring you language learning mediated by video, audio and the internet; the internet for independent learner access but with conventional worksheets for classroom use as well.
http://www.esoluk.co.uk | |
Brain Friendly Learning
Brain Friendly Publications specialises in the learning of languages particularly English - and learning how to learn.
http://www.brainfriendly.co.uk/ | |
English4 the world
Free interactive, multimedia resources of learners and teachers of English.
http://www.e-mesh.com | |
Electric Paper
Electric Paper, a leading e-learning support materials company, is currently conducting market research into appropriate Skills for Life support materials. To participate in this research please contact Aoife Ni Mhathuna animhathuna@electricpaper.ie
http://www.electricpaper.ie | |
ESOL Literacy
ESOL Literacy Resource Pack. An extensive pack of materials to teach reading and writing to adults learning from beginner level.
http://www.esolliteracy.co.uk/ | |
Gatehouse Media
Gatehouse Media Ltd publishes and distributes Gatehouse Books™ and resources for use in adult basic education.
http://www.gatehousebooks.com | |
New Leaf Publishing
New Leaf are dedicated to publishing books written by and for adult learners. Adult literacy learners know what interests them and what helps or hinders their learning.
http://www.newleafbooks.org.uk | |
Resource Unit for supplementary and mother-tongue schools
This organisation deals with the teaching of community languages to children.
http://www.resourceunit.com | |
Tribal Education: Cambridge Training and Development (CTAD)
Tribal Education: Cambridge Training and Development (CTAD) are a leading supplier of Skills for Life resources for adult learners.
http://www.ctad.co.uk | |
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