New Information One Stop Information Site for Learners And Providers Launched
www.wmld.org gives access to up to date information on a whole range of training opportunities (from basic skills and bricklaying to stress management and business strategy) policy statements and campaigns information. Over 40 National and regional organisations have made regional resources available which they update and maintain to ensure that they are current and active -ncluding from learndirect, Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), Connexions (for all ages) and TUC Learning Services, are available for all adults (over 16) who are seeking either personal or business learning information or opportunities.
The Basic Skills Agency (BSA) is the national agency for basic skills, the site contains news and events, programmes research resources and useful links
The BBC homepage, which takes you into over half a million pages of news, entertainment and factual material, the learning category is well worth a visit
Campaign for Learning / Details about Family Learning Weekend Oct’ 03
www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk
Community First supports the work of local communities and voluntary organisations. News and jobs, projects, membership, training station and links are clearly set out
The Department for Education and Skills homepage providing links to adult learners, employers, HE students, jobseekers, learning and skills, parent, school governors, teachers and young people. Press releases are useful
The Higher Education Funding Council for England promotes and funds high quality cost effective teaching and research in universities and colleges in England
This is the website for the encouragement, promotion and development of Lifelong Learning. Good links to Learning Partnerships and a quarterly newsletter, Lifelong Learning News Online
www.lifelonglearning.dfes.gov.uk
Learndirect computer based learning homepage containing news and case studies, national learning advice, business and corporate sections
The Learning and Skills Council homepage which has up to date information on funding and planning education and training for over 16year olds in England
The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education homepage for non-government organisation for adult learning in England and Wales, latest news, conferences, campaigns and promotions are interesting
A new network of UK wide Sector Skills Councils (SSC’s) charged to lead the productivity drive in industry and business sectors. Replaces the National Training Organisation (NTO) site
The easy way to gain government information and services online. Citizenspace, your life, do it on line, newsroom all provide quick links to services and information
U3A groups around the UK are members of the Third Age Trust promoting lifelong learning for those not now in employment
The national website of the Workers Educational Association
