 Useful Websites
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Related Learning websites
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14-19 Pathfinders
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/
14-19pathfinders |
14-19 pathfinders are testing out a
variety of ways of working, including increased collaboration
amongst institutions in different circumstances, in order to
secure a greater choice of curriculum pathways. This
interactive site provides up to date information on the
progress of the pathfinders including the Kingswood
Partnership 14-19 pathfinder. There is also a good
section on related links in this site. |
| Aimhigher - Focus on careers
Focus on Careers |
Aimhigher is a nationally funded
programme run by the Higher Education Funding Council for
England in conjunction with the Department for Innovation,
Universities and Skills and exists to encourage people to
consider higher education |
| Association for Careers Education
and Guidance
(formerly National Association of Careers and
Guidance Teachers)
http://www.aceg.org.uk/ |
The ACEG is the leading
association for careers staff in schools and colleges in
England and Wales. |
CEGNET
http://www.cegnet.co.uk/ |
CEGNET is the website of the national support programme for
careers education.
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Connexions Service
http://www.connexions.gov.uk |
For the latest news headlines,
publications and personal advisor information and partnership
working with the Connexions Service. |
Connexions West of England
http://www.connexionswest.org.uk |
For up to date information on the
work of the local Connexions Service. |
Education Business Links
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/ebnet/
home/news.cfm |
A new website to promote the
government's aims in relation to education business links and
enterprise education. |
Learning and Skills Development
Agency
http://www.lsda.org.uk |
For information on the Increased
flexibility and vocational learning support programmes as well
as access to a range of learning resources for vocational and
key skills programmes. |
Qualifications and Curriculum
Authority (QCA) website
http://www.qca.org.uk/14-19/ |
The 14-19 phase is important for
student choice and progression. This website gives support and
guidance in managing the phase successfully and helping
students get the best from their experience |
QCA - Curriculum 2000 in Action
http://www.qca.org.uk/ca/14-19/
16-19/introduction.asp
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This site is the latest in a series
of QCA publications on the implementation of Curriculum 2000. |
Success for All
http://www.successforall.gov.uk |
A website containing information of
the latest developments in relation to the government's
strategy to improve the range and quality of post 16 learning
to include information on Strategic Area Reviews. |
Working Group on 14-19 Reform
website
http://www.14-19reform.gov.uk/ |
This site contains information
about the Working Group on 14-19 Reform. It is updated
regularly to reflect the Group's progress.
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Exam Boards
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The Assessment & Qualifications
Alliance
http://www.aqa.org.uk/ |
(AQA) is the UK's biggest
examination awarding body and has been formed by a merger
between the Associated Examining Board (AEB), City &
Guilds and the Northern Examinations and Assessment Board (NEAB). |
Edexcel
http://www.edexcel.org.uk/ |
Provides a wide range of
qualifications including GCSE's, GCE AS and A levels; GNVQs,
BTEC First, National, and Higher National Certificates and
Diplomas; NVQs; Key Skills and Entry Qualifications and
specific programmes for employers. Latest news is
maintained on their home page. |
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA
Examinations
http://www.ocr.org.uk/OCR/
WebSite/docroot/index.jsp
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(OCR) provide a range of academic
and vocational qualifications which includes; AS and A
level. GNVQ, Key Skills, GCSE, Certificate of Achievement, RSA
'Own Brand' Schemes and NVQ. |
Section 96
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/section96 |
The list of accredited
qualifications approved for use with pupils of compulsory
schools age.
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