Useful link

Lifelong Learning UK website

Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) is the independent employer-led sector skills council responsible for the professional development of all those working in community learning and development, further education, higher education, libraries, archives and information services, and work based learning across the UK.

View website: www.lifelonglearninguk.org

Quality Improvement Agency website

The Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) has been set up to spark fresh enthusiasm for innovation and excellence in the Further Education sector. QIA is leading the challenge to those involved in teaching, learning and training to lift their performance and implement the government's reforms for learning and skills.

View website: www.qia.org.uk

Move on Up website

The Move On Up programme is commissioned by the Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) to build on the success of Move On. Move On offers a direct approach to promotion, engagement and delivery that highlights opportunity for all rather than need for some. It describes the benefits that learning and qualifications can bring, and encourages people to believe that they can progress. The Move On Up programme is broadening the offer to support delivery and achievement at Entry 3 as well as at Level 1 and Level 2.

View website: www.move-on.org.uk

Tools Library website

These Tools are designed to indicate the approximate skills level of a learner up to, and including, Level 2. They form part of the Skills for Life learning journey, following on from the skills check and leading on to diagnostic assessment.

View website: www.toolslibrary.co.uk

National Institute of Adult Continuing Education website

NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) exists to encourage more and different adults to engage in learning of all kinds. NIACE campaigns for – and celebrates the achievements of – adult learners, young and old, and in all their diversity. NIACE is the largest organisation working to promote the interests of learners and potential learners in England and Wales.

View website: www.niace.org.uk

National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy website

National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy (NRDC), is dedicated to conducting research and development projects to improve literacy, numeracy, language and related skills and knowledge. This website is designed to provide a resource for all those interested in adult literacy, language and numeracy.

View website: www.nrdc.org.uk

Office of Fair Trading

Skilled to go is a teachers' toolkit that helps to develop transferable consumer skills, knowledge and confidence. It uses everyday consumer situations, such as choosing a mobile phone, as contexts for learning numeracy and literacy.

View website: www.oft.gov.uk

Useful link for Literacy (Basic Skills)

Year of Reading website

The National Year of Reading (NYR) is a year-long celebration of reading, in all its forms. It aims to help build a greater national passion for reading in England – for children, families and adult learners alike.

View website: www.yearofreading.org.uk

The National Association of Advisers in English website

The National Association of Advisers in English (NAAE) works to promote the highest standards of English teaching in school, through the involvement of its members as advisers, inspectors and consultants in the schools of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

View website: www.naae.org.uk

Useful link for Literacy and numeracy (Basic Skills)

Get On website

Get On aims to help brush up your maths and English skills by directing people to free courses that could help you get to grips with your maths and English skills, and increase your confidence.

View website: http://geton.direct.gov.uk

Useful link for numeracy (Basic Skills)

National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics website

The NCETM is a major initiative funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (formerly the DfES) to enhance professional development for mathematics teachers in all education sectors in England.

View website: www.ncetm.org.uk