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: An independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting educational mobility and providing support to international students and the professionals who work with them. UKCOSA provides information, advice and training about the various aspects of the recruitment and support of international students.
Comment: The National Assembly for Wales's principal advisory body on all aspects of the school curriculum, examinations, assessment and vocational qualifications. Visit their website for information on authority, publications, qualifications and school curriculum and assessment. Also features a section on classroom materials.
Comment: For detailed information on the organisation, the inspection process, complaints, announcements and events see the OFSTED website. You can also access reports, advice and guidance. Ofsted news is your one-stop shop for keeping up to date with information published on this site.
Comment: This is a service for schools professionals providing news, support for professional development and the facility to search quality-badged resources across the National Grid for Learning. Register to receive a customised service and receive email updates of new content and services relevant to your interests.
Comment: Set up by government to provide advice on and support for what is taught in schools and colleges in Northern Ireland and how it is assessed. CCEA is responsible for assessment of pupils at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 and accreditation of Records of Achievement. CCEA conducts public examinations and administers the Transfer Test.
Comment: Their aim is to ensure that the Education Service addresses the needs of the Northern Ireland community and to lead and support it in doing so. If you would like to receive an email to notify you of the latest DENI circulars published on their site, then subscribe to their mailing list.
Comment: For teachers in England. The site provides help for raising standards of achievement in schools and is managed by the Standards and Effectiveness Unit of the Government's Department for Education and Skills. Their bulletin is an email newsletter service that aims to keep you up to date with developments on the Standards Site.
Comment: Part of the National Grid for Learning Scotland web services, targeted at teachers and other professional educators in the schools sector. SVTC was created in recognition of the needs of the distinctive education system and curriculum in Scotland and charged with the task of delivering services appropriate for this context.
Comment: The Government's lead agency for ICT in education. It supports the UK Government and national organisations in the use and development of ICT in education to raise standards, widen access, improve skills and encourage effective management. Go online to find out more about the organisation and what services are on offer.
Comment: A guardian of standards in education and training. QCA work with others to maintain and develop the school curriculum and associated assessments, and to accredit and monitor qualifications in schools, colleges and at work. They also provide national data, information, guidance and support for those working in education and training.