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Education & jobs 2 - extra resources

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BBC Schools online
BBC site offering curriculum based resources: revision guides from GCSE to AS level. Also includes information for parents and resources for teachers.

Schoolsnet
Including a directory of UK state and independent schools. Searching is free but free registration is required for detailed information.

National Curriculum
Links to the curriculum itself and resources in each subject.

Ofsted Reports
Inspection reports for schools, colleges, childcare providers and other educational establishments in England and Wales.

Achievement and Attainment Tables
Formerly 'Performance Tables', from the DfES.

 

Webtastic
You can find a great selection of websites useful for school-level homework & revision as part of the Kids@Westminster Libraries site.

Internet Resources for Study Skills
List of useful study skills websites compiled by Birkbeck, part of the University of London.

Guide to Citing and Referencing
From Glasgow Caledonian University. Details of several different citation systems including information on citing electronic resources.

 

Exam boards
Set of links from Chalkface.net. NB: Examination boards all differ in what online resources they offer, from syllabus information to sample questions.

Past Exam Papers
Both the OCR and AQA exam boards offer free access to past exam papers, and Edexcel offers 'exam packs' for a small fee.

DCSF qualifications site
Latest news and information on qualifications at school and FE level from the Dept for Children, Schools & Families (formerly DfES).

QCA
Web site of the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority: detailed information on these topics, including downloadable schemes of work.

NARIC
Organisation which offers a (fee-based) comparison service on UK and international qualifications.

 

Teaching in Westminster
Job information for new and prospective teachers in Westminster, and resources for existing teachers.

Teacher Net
Resources, lesson plans, links, and other information useful for teachers of all age groups.

Primary Resources
Contains material useful for all primary school teachers as well as pupils and parents. Teachers can access and share material freely.

London Grid for Learning
Provided by London's local authorities this website provides, amongst other things, elearning resources for teachers at various key stages.

One Stop English
Provides resources, lesson plans, ideas careers advice, and jobs listings to those teaching English or wishing to teach English either in the UK or abroad.

Special Educational Needs Teaching Resources
Free teaching resources plus a great links directory useful to anyone teaching children with special educational needs.

 

Westminster Adult Education Service

City Of Westminster College

Westminster Kingsway College

Floodlight: Courses Information
Guide to adult education courses in London.

London colleges
Website of the Association of Colleges - London.

learndirect
Government initiative to provide access to learning and training.

BBC Skillswise
Basic skills for literacy and numeracy, with quizzes and games.

Niace (National Institute for Adult Continuing Education)
Incorporating the former Basic Skills Agency.

Time to Learn
Online directory of residential short courses, learning holidays, and study tours throughout the UK.

 

University of Westminster
Informative pages from Westminster's Higher Education institution.

London Access Courses Directory
Guide to programmes available to adults seeking entry to Higher Education in the next academic year.

UCAS
Search for (mainly full-time) undergraduate courses at UK colleges and universities.

Braintrack
Worldwide university index.

 

Fuse Jobs
Good site for finding 'entry-level' jobs in the London area - especially for those trying to find a first job, work after a period of unemployment, or move into a different career field.

Google Jobsearch
The most popular job search websites in a dynamic listing from the Google Directory.

Connexions Careers
The Working in... pages are guides to dozens of common employment areas. The Jobs4u careers database (based on the late lamented Occupations careers encyclopedia) includes in depth profiles of a wide range of occupations, including salary & prospects, how to get into the field, and where to find vacancies.

Guardian Jobs
Good advice on writing a CV, preparing for an interview, etc., as well as the job adverts carried by the newspaper

Careers Gateway
Find your local careers service and lots of jobseeking advice.

Recruitment agency finder
Searchable database from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Prospects.ac.uk
The UK's 'official graduate careers website'.

New Deal
Government programme for jobseekers of all ages from Jobcentre Plus.

Internet Homeworking Directory
Lists companies offering working from home opportunities and offers advice on the issues involved. 

 

Life@work 
Site from the BBC answering questions on issues in working life, with a special emphasis on childcare.

Armchair Advice/Job Loss
Advice and support for anyone worried about job termination, redundancy or unfair dismissal.

Trades Union Congress (TUC)
Includes union finder by employer or sector, as well as questions and answers on employment rights from their Worksmart website.

An A-Z of Work 
Advice from ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) on many aspects of work, especially good on rights and entitlements.