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

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. Site includes an on-line bookstore.
http://www.becta.org.uk

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

Department for Education and Skills
The UK government's Department for Education and Skills.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk

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

EASEA Project
This project is piloting a web-based delivery system for getting DfES documents to school or Local Education Authority staff.
http://www.easea.co.uk

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

General Teaching Council for England
Site providing details on the Register of Teachers. It includes a questionnaire which forms part of the current GTC consultation exercise.
http://www.gtce.org.uk/homepage.asp

Learn Direct
Information on a Government initiative which provides access to innovative and high quality courses.
http://www.learningdirect.org

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

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

Science Year
12-month programme designed to stimulate the imagination about science and technology. Provides science resources for primary and secondary school students and their teachers.
http://www.scienceyear.com

Skills for Business
Information about the initiatives being managed by the Sector Skills Development Agency to boost skills and productivity in sectors of the UK economy. Provides a central point for access to information about skills intelligence, workforce development and
http://www.ssdauk.co.uk

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

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

The Enterprise Guide
A UK Government web-based resource for secondary school teachers promoting enterprise skills through the National Curriculum.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/enterpriseguide