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AWARDING BODIES
Cambridge ESOL
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/teaching/index.htm
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/
EDUCATION
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/
FUNDING
Skills Funding Agency(SFA)
An agency set up by the government to fund and regulate adult skills training in England. The agency has taken over the work of the Learning and Skills Council, which closed down on 31 March 2010.
http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/
GOVERNMENT
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/
Department for Education
The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services.
http://www.education.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
Young People's Learning Agency
The Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA) is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). It supports the delivery of education and training to young people in England
http://www.ypla.gov.uk
JOURNALS
Basic Skills Bulletin
Journal for those Teaching and Managing Adult Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL Programmes.
http://www.basicskillsbulletin.co.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
Language Issues
The Journal of NATECLA - see publications page
http://www.natecla.org.uk/content/483/language_issues:_the_journal_o/
ORGANISATIONS
Accredited Qualifications
National database of accredited qualifications
http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/index.aspx
British Council
UK international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
http://www.britishcouncil.org
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
Dialogue North West
A forum where individuals and organisations in the North West can share and develop research and practice in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL.
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/dialogue_nw/index.htm
Education Action
Education action site links to Refugee an Asylum organisations
http://www.education-action.org
Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
Offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.
http://www.family-action.org.uk/section.aspx?id=1037
Equality & Human Rights Commission
The Equality & Human Rights Commission
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
ESOL Scotland
The National ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) website for Scotland.
http://www.esolscotland.com/index.cfm
Functional Skills Support Programme
Functional Skills Support Programme
http://www.fssupport.org/
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.org/
Institute for Learning
The Institute for Learning is the professional body for teachers, trainers, tutors and student teachers in the Learning and Skills sector.
http://www.ifl.ac.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
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 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/
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
Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK)
Lifelong Learning UK, the sector skills council (SSC) for lifelong learning
http://www.lifelonglearninguk.org
Literacy Trust
The organisation concerned with raising literacy standards for all age groups throughout the UK.
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk
Maths4Life
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics.
The NCETM aims to support and encourage mathematics-specific continuing professional development, for all teachers of mathematics across all phases.
https://www.ncetm.org.uk/
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
UK Home Office Border Agency
Border Agency
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
A registered charity established in 1985, is the only organisation in the UK dedicated solely to the treatment of torture survivors
http://www.torturecare.org.uk/index.php
National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE)
Promotes the study and advancement of adult continuing education.
http://www.niace.org.uk
National Reference Point for SFL Professional Development
National Reference Point for SFL Professional Development. Information and advice service
http://www.lluk.org/skills-for-life.htm
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.
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
Ofqual
Ofqual is an operationally independent part of the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA)
http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/
Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The regulatory body for public examinations and publicly funded qualifications
http://www.qcda.gov.uk/default.aspx
Refugee Council
The largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees.
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Regional Language Network
The website continues offers support for languages and cultural knowledge in London.
http://www.rln-london.com
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
Standards Verification uk
Standards Verification UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of LLUK. SVUK will continue the verification of initial teacher training
http://www.standardsverificationuk.org/
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 International 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.ukcisa.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
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills
UK Commission aims to raise UK prosperity and opportunity by improving employment and skills. Sector Skills Council
http://www.ukces.org.uk
RESEARCH
ESOL Research Network
Join the Email Discussion ESOL-Research
Dr James Simpson
School of Education
University of Leeds
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ESOL-RESEARCH.html
RESOURCES
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
SUPPLIERS OF MATERIALS
BBC Skillswise
Skillswise aims to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
Brain Friendly Learning
Brain Friendly Publications specialises in the learning of languages particularly English - and learning how to learn.
http://www.brainfriendly.co.uk/
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
LCL International Booksellers
Educational booksellers and language consultants
http://www.lclib.com/
Longstone Books
Independent bookseller.
Publishes 'Our Lives' series. books by women from different cultures
http://www.longstonebooks.co.uk/
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
newuktest.co.uk
A website to prepare applicants for the NEW Life in the UK Test
http://www.newuktest.co.uk
The English Language Bookshop
Specialist ELT bookshop. Mail Order and Retail shop
http://elb-brighton.com

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