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October courses from The Network
September 11th 2006
Information on courses being offered by The Network for Workplace Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Professional Recognition Learning and Skills (PRLS)
August 14th 2006
The PLRS scheme is now available to Skills for Life teachers wishing to become recognised teaching professionals in the learning and skills sector

MA Programmes at the University of Sunderland
July 18th 2006
From October 2006, the University of Sunderland will be offering a range of flexible courses for Skills for Life professionals who wish to study at Masters Level

Masters course with embedded subject specifications
June 23rd 2006
The University of Sheffield is offering a distance learning based Masters course in literacy and language in adult education that includes the adult literacy subject specifications

New Training Centres for FE Teachers
June 19th 2006
A network of new training centres for Further Education teachers, tutors and trainers will be up and running across the country by September 2007

Future developments in Skills for Life teacher training
May 17th 2006
Questions and responses drawn from recent forums organised by Standards Verification UK

Supporting dyslexic learners in different contexts
May 9th 2006
More information on this free training programme

Supporting the National Skills for Life Strategy for Local Government
April 12th 2006
A free national dissemination event with a focus on a contextualised approach to the Level 2 Certificate in Adult Learner Support

Professionalising the workforce in Further Education
April 11th 2006
The Government is seeking your views on teacher training and continuing professional development in the FE sector

The Learning Journey
March 20th 2006
A DfES resource that sets out the various stages in the Skills for Life learning process