Who are the institutions keeping the education system on the rails? These sites are the main organisations responsible for governing all aspects of Education in the UK.
Comment: A national public body sponsored by the Scottish Executive Education Department. Its role is to provide advice, support, resources and staff development that enhance the quality of educational experiences with a view to improving attainment and achievement and promoting lifelong learning.
Comment: This is the Government's definitive Curriculum site for teachers. This site links every National Curriculum programme of study requirement to high-quality, relevant teaching resources. There are hundreds of great resources here, including QCA/DfES scheme of work units and QCA exemplification.
Comment: This website provides help and advice for parents and children with regards bullying. They explain, step by step, how to tackle the problem and what happens if you take legal action. The site also has information for teachers and club leaders. You can also email Bullying Online for help or advice.
Comment: Through collating, analysing and publishing evidence from their evaluations, they inform parents, schools, colleges and other providers of education and the Scottish Ministers about standards and quality in education. Visit the website to find out more about their inspections and the general publications produced by HMIE.
Comment: From the Government, the DFES site aims to supply information on employment and training combined with information about what the government is providing in this area. Whether you are an adult learner, employer, jobseeker or teacher, visit their site for news and resources.
Comment: A website for the UK schools accredited by the Independent Schools Council. Use it to find the right school for your family. Go online for a school search, news, a services directory, a list of available publications and useful links. This site is provided and maintained by the Independent Schools Council information service.
Comment: Launched in November 1998, this portal is the gateway to educational resources on the internet. It provides a network of selected links to websites that offer high quality content and information. Whether you are learning, supporting, teaching or managing, there are resources on the NGfL for you.
Comment: This organisation reports, both to the Secretary of State for Education and the public, on the quality of education and training received by adult learners and young people in England. Visit the website for news, publications, inspections, recruitment and for more information about the organisation.
Comment: The campaigning charity for Primary Education in the UK. Browse their website and find out all the work that NAPE does on behalf of children aged 3 to 13 years. NAPE rely on members' subscriptions, sponsorship and major events such as the Festival of Voices. They also publish a termly digest included on this website.
Comment: The ATW is an association of websites created by the real experts - teachers. Visit this site for links to approved sites covering all curriculum areas and key stages, educational resources, photocopiable teaching materials, online teaching resources. All this is available to you completely free.