Support for education to 18 – latest research
Research carried out for the Department for Education and Skills indicates that there is widespread support for the idea of young people remaining in education or training until they are 18
Skills for Life Network Team
European Study Visits, Projects and Networks
Information on funding opportunities available through the Transversal programme
Adult Literacy teacher required for TV documentary series
Are you a confident, charismatic, energetic adult literacy teacher? If you’re a qualified teacher with an interest in bringing your skills and experience to a nationwide television audience, then Leopard Films would like to hear from you.
The Rhubarb Triangle
The Rhubarb Triangle – An embedded Skills for Life Teaching Resource!
Deadline approaches for Changing Lives Funding
The Changing Lives programme provides funding for homeless people to pursue a vocational goal with the aim of eradicating the financial barriers that prevent homeless people from moving into employment
Basic Skills Agency Annual Conference
The annual conference will take place at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London on 28 March 2007 and will focus on adult basic skills and employability
Concessions granted on English for asylum seekers
Asylum seekers waiting for longer than six months for a decision or appeal on their claim will be entitled to free English classes from September
1.5m learners beat their skills gremlins and gain qualifications as Government hits skills target
The 2007 interim target for the Government’s Skills for Life strategy has been reached
Developing a Whole Organisation Approach to Skills for Life in Local Authorities
A seminar is for all those with an interest in taking forward Skills for Life development with local authority employees
Inspections from April 2007
The ALI and Ofsted have jointly produced a guide for providers on the shape of inspection from April 2007
E-Skills Passport
The e-skills Passport is an on-line tool that enables individuals and organisations to assess current IT skills, identify gaps, set learning targets and record improvement
Survey of specialist Skills for Life teacher qualifications published
A new report from the Adult Learning Inspectorate