Training links
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN)
The Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) is a curriculum development organisation and an internationally recognised awarding body. It offers a wide range of curriculum programmes and qualifications for all abilities, mainly in the 11 to 25 age group. ASDAN programmes and qualifications blend activity-based curriculum enrichment with a framework for the development, assessment and accreditation of key skills and other personal and social skills, with emphasis on negotiation, co-operation and rewarding achievement.
http://www.asdan.co.uk
Centre for British Teachers (CfBT)
The Centre for British Teachers (CfBT) exists to provide education for the public good and to promote a pro-education culture. Its main charitable objective is to advance education to public benefit. The website gives details of CfBT schools and nurseries and various training courses.
http://www.cfbt.com/
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) - Study support site
This page contains research commissioned or published by the government on study support since 1997. It provides ideas and resources related to study support including a discussion forum, information on study support funding and case studies.
http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/studysupport/
National College for School Leadership (NCSL)
The National College for School Leadership (NCSL) exists to make a difference to the lives and the life chances of children and young people through the development of effective school leaders. Its website contains information about its goals and its work, including its corporate plan, details of key publications and events, links to the press office and all the latest news releases and information about getting in touch - including links to current vacancies.
http://www.ncsl.org.uk
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) maintains and develops the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations. It also accredits and monitors qualifications in colleges and at work.
http://www.qca.org.uk/
Quality in Study Support (QiSS)
The aim of Quality in Study Support (QiSS) is to support schools, LAs and other educational organisations in raising students' level of achievement as well as motivation and self-esteem. Its website offers a range of services including advice and information on study support, evaluation of study support programmes and case studies of good practice.
http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/education/quality-in-study-support
SciTT/National Association of School Based Teacher Trainers
SciTT is a scheme whereby aspiring teachers are trained by practising teachers within schools. This website provides further details on the practice as well as information on Nottingham City Primary.
http://www.teachnottingham.co.uk/
Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA)
The Training and Development Agency for Schools works to improve the training and development of the whole-school workforce. Its website provides information on training to be a teacher, development tips for those who work in schools but are not teachers, and advice on how to manage your professional career.
http://www.tda.gov.uk
