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Adult Learning Inspectorate
Responsible for inspecting all publicly funded work-based training for people
over 16 and learning for post-19s. Site provides information on inspections and
copies of reports and publications.
http://www.ali.gov.uk
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British Educational Communications and Technology Agency
BECTA is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) with a remit to ensure that
technology supports the DfES's drive to raise educational standards. Includes an
on-line bookstore.
http://www.becta.org.uk/
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Central Government National Training Organisation
National Training Organisation for UK Central Government, established to develop
and maintain a corporate training and development strategy for the UK Home Civil
Service.
http://www.central-gov-nto.org.uk
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Defence Animal Centre
The DAC is the military’s leading specialist canine and equine training centre
in the UK. Courses are available to anyone considering utilising operational
working dogs in the following areas. Search, drugs, explosives, currency,
protection and patrol.
http://www.defenceanimalcentre.com/Canine.htm
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Department for Education and Skills
The UK government's Department for Education and Skills.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk
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DfES Statistics
The Department for Education and Skills' Analytical Services produce a wide
range of statistics covering education, training and life-long learning.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/statistics/
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Directgov: Education and Learning
Official government public resource offers options for studying for higher
education students, adult learners, studying abroad, parents, over 50s, disabled
people and carers.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/
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Early Years NTO
The Early Years National Training Organisation is a strategic body that
represents everyone, including paid staff and volunteers, who works in the UK
with children between the ages of 0 - 8. Responsible for training strategy for
the UK Early Years Sector
http://www.early-years-nto.org.uk/
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Lifelong Learning Network
Government-supported website for the encouragement, promotion and development of
lifelong learning, supported by the Individual Learning Division of the
Department for Education and Skills.
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/
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NGFL
The National Grid for Learning site brings together a collection of resources to
help raise standards in education and to support lifelong learning.
http://www.ngfl.gov.uk/
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Parents' Centre
Government site giving information about education in the UK. Covers curriculum,
admissions, bullying, homework, choosing a school (including a school website
search), performance tables, and Ofsted reports.
http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/
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Planet Science
Designed to stimulate the imagination about science and technology. Provides
science resources for primary and secondary school students and their teachers.
http://www.planet-science.com
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Special Education Needs & Disability Tribunal
Parents whose children have special educational needs can appeal to the tribunal
against decisions made by LEAs in England and Wales about their children's
education. Site provides information on the work of the tribunal.
http://www.sentribunal.gov.uk/
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Student Loans Company Ltd
Provides details of the Student Loans system which is part of the Government's
financial support package for students.
http://www.slc.co.uk/
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TeacherNet
The UK government gateway for educational professionals. Offers teaching and
learning resources, management tools, career advice, research and an education
overview.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/
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Training and Development Agency for Schools
Provides details on becoming a teacher as well as advice for those who are newly
qualified. It also has pages devoted to a number of teaching subjects including
IT and Special Needs.
http://www.tda.gov.uk/
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