Resources for local authority staff

This area contains free, downloadable documents and publications written specifically for local authority staff, and other useful information about our services for local authorities.

Schools ETC

Subscription service to support the development of extending and community-focused services throughout the UK. Find out more about Schools ETC, including discounts for local authorities.

Strategy guides

These are short guidance documents aimed at helping you to get a joined up approach to study support in various national strategies such as: gifted and talented, primary strategy, libraries, governor development etc within your local authority. Download your strategy guides.

Briefings and tools

Useful materials produced by the DfES, ContinYou and local authorities to help you with the strategic planning of study support in your area. Download briefings and tools.

Newsletter articles

Free, downloadable, pre-written articles for local authorities to use in your newsletters and magazines. Download the articles.

For a selection of useful guides and materials aimed at schools, visit our resources for schools area.