Check out Tenders Update March 2026
Take a look at Tenders Update March 2026 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
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Curriculum and Assessment Review
The newly published Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends the introduction of new level 1 preparation for GCSE qualifications for English language and for maths.
Check out Tenders Update November 2025
Take a look at Tenders Update November 2025 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2025
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2025 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.
Introducing Storybooks
Google Gemini Storybooks uses AI to generate online storybooks based on your prompts. The books include graphics and sound. It works in multiple languages and is free to use.
English and maths GCSE results 2025
The English and maths GCSE results 2025 both show a fall in the pass rate when compared to 2024, which has been attributed to an increase in the number of learners resitting them.
Check out Tenders Update September 2025
Take a look at Tenders Update September 2025 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Develop your maths, English and ESOL skills and practice with ETF’s CPD offer
The Education and Training Foundation offer a range of Level 5 online maths, English and ESOL courses for new or experienced teachers of GCSE, functional skills or ESOL.
ESOL teaching resources
Gatehouse Books offer a selection of ESOL teaching resources for adult learners. Developed by ESOL specialists, these tried and tested resources can save tutors hours of lesson preparation time.
Centres for Excellence in SEND
The Education and Training Foundation has two Centres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities; Natspec and City College Norwich.
Functional skills resources landmark
The Functional Skills Resources subscription website has hit a landmark figure of 400 unique resources available for you to download and use with your learners including how to guides, activities and life skills workbooks.Â
How to add life to eLearning content
Do you put your heart and soul into developing eLearning content, but it still feels dull and lifeless? If so, view this free webinar where you can learn how to infuse your courses with energy!Â