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NEC http://www.nec.ac.uk Over 100 distance learning courses available, including 23 subjects at GCSE and A level. Courses include expert tuition from subject specialists and specially designed materials. Student Pad http://www.studentpad.co.uk/index.htm THE student accommodation database with property and housing details for the UK. Accommodation for Students http://www.accommodationforstudents.com Description: UK No.1 Student Accommodation Search Engine, featuring student houses, student flats, larger private housing scheme and a roommate service. Anti-Bullying Network http://www.antibullying.net The Scottish Executive established the Network in 1999 so that teachers, parents and young people could share ideas about how bullying should be tackled. It concentrates on helping those adults who work in and with school communities in Scotland to develop better approaches to tackling bullying. ABSA http://www.boarding.org.au A professional development Association for all involved in boarding, and a service to Boarding Schools in Australia. The Advisory Centre for Education http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/ The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a registered charity which has been giving advice on education to parents since 1960. Assessment and Qualifications Alliance http://www.aqa.org.uk/ The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) came into existence in April 2000 following the merger of the Associated Examining Board and the Northern Examinations and Assessment Board and is the largest of the three English unitary awarding bodies. CCEA http://www.ccea.org.uk/ Curriculum, Assessment, Examinations, Education, NI, Northern Ireland, Qualifications, GSCE, GCE, Exam Charity Commission http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/ Our aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in England and Wales in order to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust. Early Education http://www.early-education.org.uk/ Early Education is the leading UK voluntary organisation that supports practitioners, parents and others who are not just involved in the development of young children, but committed to ensuring that they - and all children from birth to eight - receive the best possible care and education. European Council of International Schools http://www.ecis.org/ ECIS is a non-profit corporation registered in the USA and administered by a professional staff in the United Kingdom. EDEXCE http://www.edexcel.org.uk/ EDEXCEL - advancing Learning, changing Lives GDST http://www.gdst.net/ The GDST is the largest group of independent schools in the UK. Each of our 25 schools is characterised by its broad curriculum, record of academic achievement , and rich programme of extra curricular activities. GSA Girls School Association http://www.girls-schools.org.uk/ The Association represents the Heads of the leading independent girls' schools in the UK. The site includes information for parents, girls, governors, staff and others about girls' education and what girls' schools can offer. HMC http://www.hmc.org.uk/ The Headmasters' Conference Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools http://www.iaps.org.uk/ Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools, the prep schools heads association serving the top 500+ independent prep schools in the UK and Worldwide. International Baccalaureate Organization http://www.ibo.org/ The IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization) offers to schools three programmes: the Diploma Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Primary Years Programme. Independent Schools Council http://www.isc.co.uk/ The Independent Schools Council exists to promote and advocate high quality independent school education in the United Kingdom, its worth to individuals and its value to society. Careerscope http://www.isco.org.uk/ ISCO Careerscope for careers and higher education guidance Independent Schools Examinations Board http://www.iseb.co.uk/ The Independent Schools Examinations Board offers examinations for pupils transferring from junior to independent senior school at the ages of 11+ and 13+. The main examination is Common Entrance, established in 1904. National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) http://www.nais.org/ Education association with resources for private independent schools (teacher recruitment, curriculum, fund raising, professional development, enrollment, tuition, financial aid, admissions, marketing, diversity, and public policy). The National Grid for Learning http://www.ngfl.gov.uk/ The National Grid for Learning, the gateway to quality assured educational resources on the internet. Ofsted http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/ The Office for Standards in Education (England) Qualifications and Curriculum Authority http://www.qca.org.uk/ The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) is committed to building a world-class education and training framework that meets the changing needs of individuals, business and society. We lead developments in curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications. Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) http://www.scis.org.uk/ Within this website you will find full and comprehensive details of all independent Scottish schools represented by The Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS). Information for teachers, covering Continuing Professional Development and jobs within the sector, is also included SHA http://www.sha.org.uk/ SHA is the professional association for leaders of secondary schools and colleges. Heads, principals, deputy heads, vice-principals, assistant heads, assistant principals and other senior post holders are eligible for SHA membership. Members of SHA are entitled to personal advice and guidance from a network of local and national officials, support through national branches and meetings, and a number of member benefits. State Boarding School Association http://www.stabis.org.uk/ State Boarding Schools Association (SBSA) is the national association for state boarding schools within the UK (England & Wales), formerly known as Stabis. Steiner Waldorf Schools http://www.steinerwaldorf.org.uk/ The Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship- The Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship represents 31 schools, 45 kindergartens, and eight teacher education seminars in the UK and Ireland. Teachers Pensions http://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/ Teachers' Pensions administers the scheme for teachers in England and Wales on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills. There are over 2,000 employers, of members and potential members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, who also play an important role in the scheme's administration. British Accreditation Council http://www.the-bac.org/ BAC is a registered charity (non-profit-making organisation) which was established in 1984 to act as the national accrediting body for independent further and higher education. It is independent both of government and of the colleges with which it accredits. Tutor.co.uk http://www.tutor.co.uk/ tutor.co.uk gives open access for parents to gather information, criminal records and background checks on tutors and teachers in order to give peace of mind about the safety of their child / children. UCAS : Universities and Colleges Admissions Service http://www.ucas.com/ UCAS is the UK central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to higher education, providing information and services to prospective students and HE professionals. Welsh Joint Education Committee http://www.wjec.co.uk/ The WJEC web site is an information resource for teachers, pupils, administrators and members of the educational community in Wales, the UK and beyond All4kidsuk http://www.all4kidsuk.com All4KidsUK is the most comprehensive UK children's directory on the Internet for parents and carers. Useful, up-to-date, local, regional and national information on a wide range of services and products. FamilyOnwards http://www.familyonwards.com/ A free support and information site for parents and grandparents containing over 100 articles on different family issues, book reviews and helpful links to other family sites. For Parents By Parents http://www.forparentsbyparents.co.uk/ A site created by parents that looks at all the life-changing elements of parenthood. Practical Parenting http://www.practicalparent.org.uk/ A free one-stop shop resource for parents and professionals wanting tips and support on child behaviour, development and family relationships. UK Parents http://www.ukparents.co.uk/ Your parenting lifeline, online. British Association of International Study Centre http://www.baisc.org.uk The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) http://www.dfes.gov.uk Castle View House, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2GJ Tel: +44 (0)870 000 2288 Fax: +44 (0)1928 794248 E-mail: info@dfes.gsi.gov.uk Web: www.dfes.gov.uk The Government department with responsibility for education, training and lifelong learning. The Independent Schools Careers Organisation (ISCO) http://www.isco.org.uk Head Office, 12A Princess Way, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3SP Tel: +44 (0)1276 21188 Fax: +44 (0)1276 691833 E-mail: info@isco.org.uk Web: www.isco.org.uk Provides information and advice on careers and higher education choices for pupils in ISCO member schools. The Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) http://www.iseb.co.uk Jordan House, Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6QJ Tel: +44 (0)1425 621111 Fax: +44 (0)1425 620044 E-mail: ce@iseb.co.uk Web: www.iseb.co.uk Administers exams for pupils transferring to independent senior schools (at ages 11-13+). The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) http://www.isinspect.org.uk 11th Floor, Northway House, 1379 High Road, Whetstone, London N20 9LP Tel: +44 (0)20 8445 6262 Fax: +44 (0)20 8445 7272 E-mail: info@isinspect.org.uk Web: www.isinspect.org.uk Ensures high standards among ISC member schools by carrying out inspections every six years. A school must pass an ISI accreditation inspection to qualify for membership of an ISC constituent heads association. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) http://www.ibo.org Peterson House, Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff Gate, Cardiff, Wales CF23 8GL Tel: +44 (0)29 2054 7777 Fax: +44 (0)29 2054 7778 E-mail: ibca@ibo.org Web: www.ibo.org The IBO administers the International Baccalaureate in schools in over 100 countries around the world. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) http://www.ucas.ac.uk Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ Tel: +44 (0)870 112 2211 (applications) or +44 (0)1242 222444 (enquiries) Fax: +44 (0)1242 544960 E-mail: enq@ucas.ac.uk Web: www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS receives and processes applications for undergraduate admission to UK universities and university-sector colleges. Online Tutors http://www.tutoreasy.com/ Tutoreasy is a leading online tutor agency for online tutoring as well as for online home tutors and home schooling providing qualified and professional private tutors specialised as high school tutors, spanish, french and english tutors from esteemed language schools. The National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) http://www.naric.org.uk/ Oriel House, Oriel Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1XP Tel: +44 (0)870 990 4088 Fax: +44 (0)1242 258611 E-mail: naric@ecctis.co.uk Web: www.naric.org.uk Provides advice on overseas qualifications accepted by UK institutions. Queries should be sent in writing. UKCOSA: The Council for International Education http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/ 9-17 St Albans Place, London N1 0NX Tel: +44 (0)20 7288 4330 Fax: +44 (0)20 7288 4360 E-mail: enquiries@ukcosa.org.uk Web: www.ukcosa.org.uk A national organisation that looks after the needs and interests of international students. Offers free information and advice to international students already in the UK and to prospective international students around the world. Travel Stay http://www.travelstay.com/ An online booking and reservations service for travelling and staying in the UK. Dyslexia Institute (DI) http://www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk/ Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 0HH Tel: +44 (0)1784 222300 Fax: +44 (0)1784 222333 E-mail: info@dyslexia-inst.org.uk Web: www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk Carries out assessments for children and adults who may be dyslexic, provides tuition, trains specialist teachers, develops teaching materials and conducts research. Skill: The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities http://www.skill.org.uk/ Chapter House, 18-20 Crucifix Lane, London SE1 3JW Tel/minicom: +44 (0)20 7450 0620 Fax: +44 (0)20 7450 0650 Promotes opportunities for people with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment in the UK. Music and Dance Scheme http://www.dfes.gov.uk/mds Five music schools and four performing arts schools participate in the Government's Music and Dance Scheme, which provides funding for exceptionally talented children to study at these schools. Thumbnails by Thumbshots.org |
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