Free digital skills resources
The Skills Workshop website has a range of online digital skills resources that are freely available to you.
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FEtapestry newsletter
Check out the FEtapestry newsletter for the latest practitioner-created content and practitioner-led events.
Resources for career development
New resources mapping the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers to the career development of practitioners have been released by the Education and Training Foundation.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update September 2024
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update September 2024 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
Tenders Update September 2024
Take a look at Tenders Update September 2024 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Not just grades
This new report from the Centre for Longitudinal Studies highlights the far-reaching consequences to individuals of failing to gain a grade 4-9 in English and Maths GCSEs.
Practice National Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tests
An overview of legacy practice National Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tests and resources.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update June 2024
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update June 2024 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
Tenders Update June 2024
Take a look at Tenders Update June 2024 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Free Courses for Jobs: eligibility changes
Access to free Level 3 courses under the Government’s Free Courses for Jobs scheme will be restricted to adults earning less than £25,000 for the year 2024/2025.
Multiply Adult Numeracy Research Trials
The DfE is running a series of research trials to determine the most effective strategies to engage learners and teach adult numeracy skills.Â
Skills for Life Network E-News Update March 2024
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update March 2024 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.