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Centres for Excellence in Teacher Training (CETTs) announced
June 1st 2007
The selection process for CETTs, organised by Standards Verification UK, has culminated in the announcement of eleven successful bids

Survey of specialist Skills for Life teacher qualifications published
February 17th 2007
A new report from the Adult Learning Inspectorate

Funding to help Skills for Life teachers complete their teaching qualifications
February 5th 2007
Funds are available to help Skills for Life teachers complete their teaching qualifications

Training New Skills for Life Professionals
January 31st 2007
An LSC/ESF co-financed project that aims to enable unemployed people to qualify as Skills for Life teachers and supporters

Training the Teacher Trainers
January 24th 2007
Free four-day residential course for literacy, numeracy and ESOL teacher-trainers

Funding to support Skills for Life teacher training
January 12th 2007
An update from the NRDC on funding available to support routes to fully qualified status for prospective/new and existing Skills for Life teachers

QIA Skills for Life Improvement Programme in the North East
January 10th 2007
An overview and update on professional development opportunities available through the regional Skills for Life Improvement Programme

Professional Recognition Learning and Skills Information and Support sessions
January 10th 2007
Free half-day information and support sessions for applicants and for managers and referees

City and Guilds qualifications update
January 10th 2007
QCA has given an extension to accreditation for Skills for Life practitioner qualifications from City and Guilds

Skills for Life teacher education: creative routes 06/07
November 13th 2006
Information on additional funding to support Skills for Life teacher training