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Basic Skills AgencyThe goal of the Basic Skills Agency is to help raise standards of literacy, numeracy and language across all age groups, from cradle to grave.
BBC LearningIncluding links to BBC radio and TV educational programmes and background resources.
BBC SkillswiseDedicated to improving Maths and English skills.
BBC WebwiseThe BBC’s guide to using the internet.
Childcare LinkNational and local childcare information
Distance LearningSearch for your ideal distance learning, open learning or flexible learning programme from a UK provider.
Foundation for People with Learning DisabilitiesThe biggest and most comprehensive website on learning disabilities and difficulties in the UK.
LearndirectOn the Learn Direct website you can find hundreds of specially created online courses in computers, office skills and self development, designed so that you can learn at a time, place and pace to suit your needs.
Learning SupportIncluding learning styles and how to cope with exam stress
Lifelong LearningAn independent portal for lifelong learning sites and organisations.
National Extension CollegeA charitable trust dedicated to widening access to learning
NGFL – National Grid for LearningA collection of resources brought together by the UK Government to help raise standards in education and to support lifelong learning.
Ofsted ReportsOnline access to Ofsted inspection reports
Open UniversityThe website of the Open University which includes information on courses and qualifications.
SpringboardSpringboard is a complete guide to careers, study and gap year opportunities after leaving school.
UCASProvides details of universities and further education colleges, including links to their web sites. The site also provides a searchable database of courses.