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Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement
August 30th 2005
Document outlining the RARPA approach to recognising and recording progress and achievement in non-accredited learning

National Skills Survey and Skills in England 2004
August 12th 2005
Two useful reports providing information on skills and workforce development

LSDA Research on Writing
July 22nd 2005
More research sites are needed to enable the LSDA to complete this important study – can you help?

Working with 14-16 Year Olds with Basic Skills Needs
July 7th 2005
New guide from the Basic Skills Agency on working with 14-16 year olds with basic skills needs in FE colleges

Guide to DfES Skills for Life Resources
July 7th 2005
‘Skills for Life Resources Supporting Quality and Achievement’ provides the first comprehensive list of all DfES Skills for Life publications

Two New Documents from Nemlac – museums, libraries and archives
July 4th 2005
Case studies of work undertaken in libraries, museums and archives in the North East to support Skills for Life

New Database of Adult Numeracy Research from Maths4Life
July 4th 2005
Database containing references to research in, and related to, adult numeracy

Helping Young Adults become Financially Capable
June 28th 2005
A report with case studies and a review of resources to support the development of financial literacy skills.

Quality Improvement and Self-Assessment
June 27th 2005
What are the characteristics of a robust self-assessment report? This document from LSC offers guidance on self-assessment and quality improvement

North East is top achiever in Skills for Life
June 15th 2005
The North East is outperforming every region, other than London, in terms of reaching and exceeding its adult literacy and numeracy targets