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Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education - http://www.qaa.ac.uk/
Independent body. Reviews the performance of universities and colleges of higher education. Audit reports available online. |
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TeacherNet - http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/
The UK government gateway for educational professionals. Offers teaching and learning resources, management tools, career advice, research and an education overview. |
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Institute for Learning and Research Technology - http://www.ilrt.bris.ac.uk
A national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research. |
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The National Literacy Trust - http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/
Not for profit organisation promoting literacy and literacy educators. Issues, statistics, research, events, publications, resources, other related organizations, discussion boards, and contact details. |
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The Learning Curve - http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/
Educational website of the UK Government's National Archive, the PRO. Designed for teachers and students, it contains original sources from extracts from the Domesday book to the Instrument of Abdication. Part of the National Grid for Learning. |
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The Standards Site: Specialist Schools - http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/specialistschools/
DCSF information about the Specialist Schools Programme, which helps schools establish identities through their chosen specialisms. Includes categories, guidance, good practice, FAQ, and directory. |
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Development Education Project - http://www.dep.org.uk/
A site for teachers on global and development education. It includes details of resources, online activities, links to other sites. There is a focus on Global Express: world events in the news. |
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The National Schools Observatory - http://www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk/
Offers access to professional telescopes worldwide for observations made by school children and teachers. Includes sections for teachers and young observers. |
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NAWE - National Association of Writers in Education - http://www.nawe.co.uk/
Supporting creative writing in all educational and community sectors. Includes writers' register, lesson plans, news, employment database and extensive resources. |
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The ELT Newsletter - http://www.eltnewsletter.com
A web forum for English teachers. Includes weekly articles and a discussion board. |
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The Teaching Awards - http://www.teachingawards.com/
Programme that aims to highlight excellence and to encourage best practice in teaching. Includes awards procedure, winners, news, FAQ and photo gallery. |
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Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors - http://www.ciea.org.uk/
Professional body supporting those involved in marking, moderating and assessment in education. Includes information on self development, a knowledge centre, membership details and a campaigns section. |
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DCSF School Organisation Unit - http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/schoolorg/
Provides information about changes to the local organisation of schools. Includes plan production, news, FAQ, forum, and sections for the public, promoters and proposers, decision makers and school governors. |
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TELRI Technology Enhanced Learning in Research-Led Institutions - http://www.warwick.ac.uk/ETS/TELRI
Encouraging academic staff in HE to use learning technology to develop student critical thinking, expertise and transferable skills. |
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HTI National Leadership Centre - http://www.hti.org.uk/
Improving leadership skills in schools by helping to form links between schools and business organisations. Lists products and services and contact details. |
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International Study Programmes - http://www.international-study-programmes.org.uk/
Arranges courses for overseas teachers of English, holiday language courses and a variety of tailor-made educational visits to Britain. |
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Risc OS Education Resources - http://www.jellybaby.net/rougol/taught.html
General teaching resources for teachers using Risc-OS computers. |
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The Educator - http://www.the-educator.co.uk/
Offers assessment help and discussion forums |
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Teaching Resource - http://www.teaching-resource.co.uk/
Offers a mix of advice, links and materials for teachers. |
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Head Support - http://www.headsupport.net/
An educational consultancy providing support for all who have an interest in helping schools to improve, local education authorities, governors, head teachers, teachers educational charities and educational trusts. Lists latest news and contact details. |
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film-media-resources - http://www.film-media-resources.co.uk
Resources and links for teachers of media studies in further education. Includes film, music industry and tv. |
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MarkChrisSoft - http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/mbaker
Contains material of interest to teachers, as well as some which is specifically aimed at IT specialists. Includes a crossword programme for teachers, specifically designed for use in all subject areas. |
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Docklands Light Railway Teacher's Pack - http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/projectsandschemes/communityandeducation/2461.aspx
Resource for teachers at key stages 2, 3 and 4, demonstrating how a visit can fit in with national curriculum geography requirements. |
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The School Web Site - http://www.theschoolwebsite.com/
Offers information for teacher's building a website for their department or school. |
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Helen France Associates - http://www.hfa.co.uk/
Helps in the design and development of National Occupational Standards, vocational qualifications, assessment strategies, assessment systems. |