Companion Website

A Dictionary of Education

Web Links: A-Z

Here is a list of recommended web links, arranged alphabetically by the relevant dictionary entries.

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accelerated learning
http://www.acceleratedlearning.com/method/index.html
Summarizes the claims made for accelerated learning and how it can be applied in various sectors of education and training.

Action for Employment (A4e)
http://www.a4e.co.uk/About-Us.aspx
Provides the historical rationale for the foundation of the organization.
http://www.a4e.co.uk/Home_Facts_and_Figures.aspx
Provides details and statistics of the groups and businesses supported, as well as links to specific aspects such as welfare to work, financial inclusion and education, and business support.

action research
http://www.did.stu.mmu.ac.uk/carnnew/
Details of the Collaborative Action Research Network.

Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/qualifications/mainSection.cfm?sID=43...
Lists the subjects available for the AEA.

Advanced Level (A level)
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/qualifications/mainSection.cfm?sID=43...
Current information about A level choices.

age, reading
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/About/FAQs.html
Data on reading skills assessment.
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/publications/litera...
Guidance on national standards.

Aimhigher
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityA...
Gives details about the programme and its target group.

amanuensis
http://lists.becta.org.uk/pipermail/senco-forum/2003-May/030...
Debates the issues arising from the use of an amanuensis in GCSE examinations.

Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
http://www.aqa.org.uk/over/index.php
Provides a detailed description of the Alliance's role and function.

Assessment is for Learning (AifL)
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/assess
Learning and Teaching Scotland web site with further explanation of features of AifL.

Association for Science Education (ASE)
http://www.ase.org.uk/journals/
Details of journals for science teachers, and advice for contributors.

Association of Colleges (AoC)
http://www.aoc.co.uk/en/aoc_regions/
A list of the AoC's regional offices.

Association of Learning Providers (Alp)
http://www.learningproviders.org.uk/about_alp.html
Alp web site.

Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL)
http://www.atl.org.uk/publications-and-resources/report/repo...
Sets out the history of the Association from 1884 to the present day. This link no longer works, as the Association of Teachers and Lecturers does not exist anymore.

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk
Provides a wealth of information about AAC including details of suppliers, publications, assessment centres, and online forums.

awarding body
http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_5116.aspx
Provides information on QCA's requirements of an awarding body.

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Bain Review
http://www.etini.gov.uk/index/consultation/the-bain-review.htm
The Office of Public Sector Information web site for more information.

basic skills
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/
Source of information and advice on implementing Skills for Life provision.
http://www.niace.org.uk
Gives further information, including a forum for sharing good practice and resources, and availability of professional development opportunities.
http://www.sflip.org.uk
As previous web site.
http://www.nrdc.org.uk
Provides an outline of research into adult literacy, numeracy, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and information communications technology. The site includes research and development projects, reports and reviews.

Beacon Award
http://www.beacons.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=5096164
Details of application procedures and profiles of previous recipients of the Award.

Birth to Three Matters
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/157774
Details of Birth to Three Matters framework.

Bloom's Taxonomy
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/bloomtax.htm
Details of the levels in all three domains, with more examples of level-related key words.

Boarding Schools' Association (BSA)
http://www.boarding.org.uk/publications
Details of publications available from the BSA relating to boarding and boarding schools.

board of corporation
http://www.fegovernance.org/distinction_between_governance.html
Explains the distinction in roles between college management and college governance.

British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education Colleges (BAC)
http://www.the-bac.org/
Further details of the BAC's role and procedures.
http://www.the-bacc.org/colleges/directory/index.html
Full list of accredited colleges.

British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA)
http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/web/AboutUs/OurHist...
An account of the history of the BA.

British Council
http://www.britishcouncil.org/history-find-out-more.htm
Details of the Council's history, including archived films and recordings.

British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta)
http://about.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?page=1749
Details of Becta's role and SEN strategy. This link no longer works, as BECTA ceased to exist in 2010.

British Educational Research Association (BERA)
http://www.bera.ac.uk/about-2/who-we-are/
An account of the history and purpose of BERA.

British Education Index (BEI)
https://bei.leeds.ac.uk/Generated/JournalListing/beijournals...
A list of the journals indexed by the BEI.

bullying
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying/
An introduction to the DfES anti-bullying web site, and information on tackling cyberbullying.

bursary
http://www.saas.gov.uk
Details of bursaries available through the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

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Careers Wales
http://www.careerswales.com/
The web site for Careers Wales.

Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL)
http://www.lsis.org.uk/WorkingWithLSIS/Opportunities/Tenders...
Provides a summary of development programmes offered by CEL.

chartered teacher
http://www.gtcs.org.uk
The web site of the General Teaching Council of Scotland, which provides detailed information on achieving qualified-teacher status in Scotland.

child-centred
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/about/
Details of the current Primary National Strategy.

Children Act 1989
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1989/ukpga_19890041_en_1
Provides details of legislative framework: Children Act 1989.

Children Act 2004
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/childrenactreport
Provides details of changes to the series of Children and Child Care Acts.

children's centres
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/earlyyears/surestar...
Information regarding aims and strategy.

CILT, the National Centre for Languages
http://www.cilt.org.uk
Provides details of CILT's regional language network.

citizenship
http://www.nc.uk.net/webdav/harmonise?Page/@id=6004&Subject/...
Provides details of programmes of study and attainment targets.

collective worship
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/atoz/c/collectivewor...
Provides information about the collective worship policy.

college self-assessment
http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/lsc/2005/quality/goodpractice/...
Provides a link to Quality Improvement and Self-Assessment (2005), which sets out guidance for learning providers.

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL)
http://www.englishprofile.org
Provides details on the development of RLDs for English.

Connexions
http://www.connexions-direct.com
Provides links to the specific services and guidance the organization offers.

Council for Irish-Medium Education (Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta)
http://www.comhairle.org/aboutus.html
Explains the aims and function of the Council.

credit
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/nq/nqframework
The Teaching and Learning Scotland site gives a clear overview of the levels awarded at Standard Grade.

Curriculum for Excellence (CfE)
http://www.curriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk
Details of the CfE process, progress, and objectives.

Curriculum Online
http://www.curriculumonline.gov.uk
Provides details of resources.

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day nursery
http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Provides information on the range of childcare provision.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/childcare/available_nurseries...
Gives information for parents about early learning and development, and the range of day care services.

Dearing Review of Qualifications for 16-19 Year Olds
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/routledg/rcjo/2000/000...
A critical evaluation of the Dearing Review.

Determined to Succeed (DtS)
http://www.employersandyoungpeople.org/about/index
An overview of the aims of DtS and the policies which have been introduced to promote it.

distance learning
http://www.uhi.ac.uk
Describes the operation of the UHI and the courses it offers.

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Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
http://www.emascotland.com
Has details of eligibility and of the results of Scottish pilots such as that in East Ayrshire in 2002.

emotional intelligence
http://www.businessballs.com/eq.htm
Provides details of the emotional intelligence theory and links to critical analyses.

employer training pilot (ETP)
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/ETP2.pdf
Presents an evaluation of the second year of the initiative.

European Social Fund (ESF)
http://www.esf.gov.uk/
Provides links to information on the application process and specific projects.

Every Child Matters
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/about/aims/aims/
Explains the strategy and planned outcomes.
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/earlyyears/surestar...
Provides further information about Every Child Matters.

Excellent Teacher Scheme (ETS)
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/payandperformance/pa...
Provides information and guidance about the ETS.

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Fade or Flourish
http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/pdf/Fade_or_Flourish.pdf
Presents the full text of the Report.

family pack
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/healthandwellbeing/...
Gives details of the pack.

Fast Track
http://www.ncsl.org.uk/programmes/fasttrack/?CFID=13189009&C...
Detailed information about the Fast Track programme.

Ferl
http://excellence.qia.org.uk/home
Provides links to resources and strategies for traditional and online teaching and learning.

Foundation Stage
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/faqs/foundation_sta...
Sets out changes to curriculum guidance.

Foundation Stage profile
http://www.qca.org.uk/163.html
Checklists for assessment.

14-19 agenda
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/14-19/index.cfm?go=site.home&sid=40
Provides a list setting out the timetable for 14-19 reforms.

14-19 Diploma
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/14-19educationandskills/...
Gives the full text of the White Paper which introduced the Diploma.

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games
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/games/
Provides details of computer games used for learning.

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables/schools_01/sec3.shtml
Provides tables showing how points are calculated for GCSE attainment and equivalent.

General Teaching Council (GTC)
http://www.gtce.org.uk/gtc/what_the_gtc_does/
A detailed description of the GTCE's role and function.
http://www.gtcs.org.uk/home/about-gtcs.aspx
A detailed description of the GTCS's origins and purpose.
http://www.gtcni.org.uk//index.cfm/area/information/page/Abo...
A summary of the GTCNI's activities.
http://www.gtcw.org.uk/gtcw/index.php/en/the-council/about-us
A summary of the GTCW's purpose and functions.

governors
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/atoz/g/Governor_trai...
Provides details of governor training.

Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP)
http://www.tda.gov.uk/partners/recruiting/ebr/gtp.aspx
Provides details of conditions and entry procedures.

Great Debate
http://education.guardian.co.uk/thegreatdebate/story/0,,5746...
Review of the Great Debate and its developments since 1976.

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headship development
http://www.ncsl.org.uk/programmes/index.cfm
Provides access to details of all headship development programmes.

Higher Education Funding Council for England(HEFCE)
http://www.sfc.ac.uk/
Summarizes the work of the Scottish Funding Council.
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/research/
Explains HEFCE's role in supporting research.

home-school agreement
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/parentalinvolvement/hsa/
Explains the purpose of home–school agreements, and provides links to case studies.

homework
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/homework/
Guidelines on homework for primary and secondary schools.
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/homework/goodpractice/
A summary of good practice in the setting of homework.

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inclusion
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0009/000984/098427eo.pdf
Presents the Salamanca Statement.

Individual Learning Account (ILA)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2002/10/15482/11111
An evaluation of ILAs undertaken in June 2002.

information learning technology
http://excellence.qia.org.uk/home
Examples of ILT policies and strategies in colleges of further education.

information communication technology (ICT)
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/subjects/ict/
Provides guidance on ICT resources for teachers at all key stages.
http://www.qca.org.uk/6507.html
Gives access to the detailed list of the ICT key skills.

information technology (IT)
http://www.becta.org.uk
Describes educational uses and implications of IT.

Institute for Learning (IfL)
http://www.ifl.ac.uk
Links to information on continuing professional development.

integrated community school (ICS)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/02/03143159/0
Contains the full report on ICS.

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Joint Council for General Qualifications (JCGQ)
http://www.jcgq.org.uk
Provides access to publications on awarding bodies' assessment strategies and procedures.

Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC)
http://www.jcgq.org.uk
Provides access to publications on awarding bodies' assessment strategies and procedures.

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key skills
http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_6455.aspx
Provides the detailed list and links to all levels.

knowledge about language (KAL)
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/publications/langua...
A list of ways in which KAL can be applied to the learning of a second language in Key Stage 2.

Kolb, David
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/experience.htm
Provides discussion of experiential learning critiques of David Kolb's theory.

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Learndirect
http://www.learndirect.co.uk/about/aboutus/
Explains the function and remit of Learndirect.
http://www.learndirectscotland.com
Explains the purpose of Learndirect Scotland.

Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/aboutus/
Details of the LSC's role and aims.

Learning and Skills Network (LSN)
http://www.lsneducation.org.uk
Provides information on projects and resources.

Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS)
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/aboutlts/whatwedo/index.asp
Provides links to information about the functions and funding of LTS.

learning mentor
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/learningmentors/
Maps the functions of the learning mentor.

Leitch Report
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.hm-tr...
The full text of the Report.

level of attainment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/work/curriculum_guide/k...
Provides a summary for parents on levels of attainment.

Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK)
http://www.lluk.org/2787.htm
Provides details of LLUK's major areas of operation.

local authority (LA)
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/localauthorities/index.cfm
Describes the work of LAs in supporting education.

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mentor
http://www.teachers.tv/video/3254
A discussion of the benefits of mentoring for teachers.

minimum core
http://www.lluk.org/3043.htm
Provides further details of the minimum core requirements.

multiple intelligence
http://www.pz.harvard.edu/PIs/HG.htm
An account of Howard Gardner's work on multiple intelligences.

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National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT)
http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/
Summary of the Association's aims.

National College for School Leadership (NCSL)
http://www.nationalcollege.org.uk/index/about-us/national-co...
List of NCSL goals and activities.

National Consortium of Colleges (NCC)
http://www.project-initiatives.com/resources.html
Gives a summary of the resources developed by the NCC, and provides a web link to the NCC course directory.

national curriculum
http://www.ccea.org.uk/
Details of the national curriculum for Northern Ireland.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/
Details of the national curriculum for Scotland.
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/schoolshome/cu...
Details of the national curriculum for Wales.

National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)
http://www.nfer.ac.uk/index.cfm
Provides further information.

National Literacy Trust (NLT)
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/About/index.html
A list of the Trust's aims and activities.

National Numeracy Strategy (NNS)
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/subjects/ma...
A list of teaching resources and publications generated by the Strategy.

National Qualifications (NQs)
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/nq/index.asp
Details of the format of the NQs.

National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/60.aspx
Provides access to a fact sheet that can be downloaded detailing the current levels of the Framework. It was renamed Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
http://www.openquals.org.uk/openquals/SimpleSearch.aspx?nav=key
Lists all accredited qualifications included in the national framework.

Neill, A. S.
http://www.ibe.unesco.org/publications/ThinkersPdf/neille.pdf
Provides a biography of Neill, an evaluation of his contribution to educational theory, and an extended bibliography.

Northern Ireland, education in
http://www.proni.gov.uk/introduction__education_archive-2.pdf
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland providing a history of the DENI.
http://www.deni.gov.uk
Department of Education in Northern Ireland web site, detailing current developments and policies.
http://www.deni.gov.uk/index/8-admin_of_education_pg.htm
Explains the system of school administration in Northern Ireland.

nursery nurse
http://www.bestbear.co.uk/childcarers/childcare_qualificatio...
A database of childcare qualifications and the range of training opportunities.
http://www.pat.org.uk/
Information on qualifications, practice, and staff development courses.

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Offender' Learning and Skills Service (OLASS)
http://olass.lsc.gov.uk/
Gives access to an archive of press releases.

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parent council
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentsaspartnersinlearning/par...
Gives details of the nature of the new parent councils in Scotland.

parent-teacher association (PTA)
http://www.ncpta.org.uk/informationlist/100006/100180/starti...
Details from the National Confederation of Parent-Teacher Associations on how and why a PTA may be established.

parity of esteem
http://elwa.org.uk/doc_bin/Research%20Reports/parity_of_este...
Provides some working definitions of 'parity of esteem' in education and training, and examples of how it may be achieved.

pay, teachers'
http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1916
Links to current details of pay and conditions for teachers and lecturers in further and higher education in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
http://www.teachers.org.uk
Current salary details for teachers in maintained schools.
http://teachers.org.uk/taxonomy/term/1596
Details of Soulbury Pay and Conditions.

performance threshold
http://www.atl.org.uk/pay-and-pensions/pay-progression/thres...
Details of threshold accreditation.

personal, social, and health education (PSHE)
http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/educationandlearning/whatchi...
Details of the content and purpose of the PSHE curriculum.

Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/thetrainingprocess/typesofcour...
Details from the Training and Development Agency for Schools on content, structure, and necessary entry qualifications.

Pre-School Learning Alliance
http://www.pre-school.org.uk
Details on the organization, training, and support of pre‐school staff.

Primary Leadership Programme (PLP)
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/175415
Provides statistics on the PLP and links to further information and materials.

Primary National Strategy (PNS)
http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary
Provides a history and summary of the Strategy.

prison education
http://www.lsneducation.org.uk/JustLearning/OLJ/index.html
Provides access to the document The Offender's Learning Journey: Learning and Skills Provision for Adult Offenders in England.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/offenderlearning/uploads/documents/05...
Provides access to the document The Offender's Learning Journey: Learning and Skills Provision for Juvenile Offenders in England.

Progress File
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/progressFiles/de...
Information on the use of Progress Files in higher education.

psychomotor
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/bloomtax.htm
Provides details of the levels of learning in the psychomotor domain, with examples of level-related key words.

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qualified teacher learning and skills (QTLS)
http://www.lifelonglearninguk.org/documents/professional_sta...
A full version of the QTLS standards.This link no longer works - we will replace it with an alternative as soon as possible.

qualified teacher status (QTS)
http://www.tda.gov.uk/partners/ittstandards.aspx
The TDA site dealing with standards.
http://www.teacherstalk.co.uk/resources/qualified_teacher_st...
Further details about the components of QTS.
http://www.tda.gov.uk/skillstests.aspx
Further information about the QTS skills test.
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/faqs/becomingateacher.aspx
Details of QTS as it applies in Wales.

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/aboutus/qaaIntro/intro.asp
Further details of the role of the QAA, and the operation of quality assurance in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Quality Improvement Agency (QIA)
http://ntlcp.qia.org.uk/#
A list of the priority actions which the QIA and partners are undertaking in pursuit of their aims.

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reading
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/rosereview/
Full summary of the Rose Report.

Registered Teacher Programme (RTP)
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/thetrainingprocess/typesofcour...
Details of qualifications necessary to enter the RTP, and sources of financial support available.

research
http://www.bera.ac.uk/publications/guidelines/
British Educational Research Association Guidelines.

Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
http://www.rae.ac.uk/panels/
A list of subjects and fields for which there are sub-panels.

Rose Report
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/rosereview/
Provides a summary of the Rose Report.

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school adjudicator
http://www.schoolsadjudicator.gov.uk/about.cfm
Provides details of adjudicators' main functions.

school improvement partner (SIP)
http://www.ncsl.org.uk/media/13c/F7/sips-brief-edition-3.pdf
Provides a full text edition of the SIP's brief.

Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT)
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/FHEQ/SCQF/SCQF_U...
Sets out the format of SCOTCAT credits.

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/nq/nqframework
Provides details of the Framework.

Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com
Provides details of the aims and activities of Scottish Enterprise.
http://www.hie.co.uk
Provides details of the aims and activities of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Scottish Group Award (SGA)
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/336.2406.html
Provides details of SGAs.

Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT)
http://www.snct.org.uk
Provides details of the Committee's role.

Scottish Progression Award (SPA)
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/2591.html
Provides an outline of this qualification and details of the subject areas in which it is currently available.

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
http://www.sqa.org.uk
Lists the functions of the SQA.

Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA)
http://www.ukces.org.uk/
Now renamed UK Commission for Employment and Skills

Service Children's Education (SCE)
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunit...
Provides full details of SCE.

social class
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/methods_quality/ns_sec/cat_subc...
Provides government definition of categories and sub-groups of social class.

special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
http://www.tda.gov.uk/upload/resources/pdf/n/national_standa...
Provides the full National Standards for SENCOs.

specialist school
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/specialistschools/what_are/
Provides detailed information from the Department for Children, Schools, and Families on the role of specialist schools.

special measures
http://ofsted.gov.uk/content/view/full/12642
Provides details of government policy relating to schools in special measures.

Standards and Effectiveness Unit (SEU)
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/seu/#3
Provides details of the organization of the SEU.

Strategic Area Review (StAR)
http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/pre2005/quality/reshaping/circ...
Provides guidance on the implementation of reviews.

Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
http://www.saas.gov.uk
Explains the SAAS remit and describes support available to Scottish students.

Success for All
http://www.globalgateway.org.uk/pdf/PZ-Success-2002.pdf
Provides the full text of this document.

Sure Start
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/earlyyears/surestar...
Provides further information.

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teacher assessment levels
http://www.qca.org.uk/eara/70.asp
This page explains how teacher assessment operates, using the example of Key Stage 1.

teachers.tv
http://www.teachers.tv/
Programme details and related resources.

teaching to the test
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4777737.stm
A report on research into the effects of teaching to the test.

Te Whaariki
http://www.schome.ac.uk/wiki/Te_Whaariki
This presents the theoretical origins of the Te Whaariki curriculum in New Zealand.

Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA)
http://www.tda.gov.uk/about/planspoliciesreports.aspx
Provides links to a full range of TDA plans, policies, and reports.

Train to Gain
http://www.traintogain.gov.uk
Provides further details of how the scheme operates.

Transfer Test
http://www.deni.gov.uk/index/85-schools/6-admission-and-choi...
Gives full text of the Burns Report.

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Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
http://www.ucas.com/students/afteryouapply/clearing
An explanation of how the clearing system works.

University and College Union (UCU)
http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?aricleid=2176
A detailed history of NATFHE and the AUT and their eventual amalgamation as UCU.

university entrance
http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables
Gives point scores for a range of national qualifications, including A levels.

University for Industry (UfI)
http://www.ufi.com/home/section1/2_objectives.asp
Access to detailed lists of the UfI's objectives.

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Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
http://www.vso.org.uk
Provides a list of subjects and skills in which teachers or trainers are needed.

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White Paper
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/
Provides a full list of recent White Papers on education, and access to both full text and summary versions.

widening participation
http://www.sfc.ac.uk/publications/pubs_other_sfcarchive/lear...
Provides a downloadable version of Learning for All.

Workers' Educational Association (WEA)
http://www.wea.org.uk/aboutus/index.htm
The WEA's mission, aims, and values.