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ESOL resources for developing English language and literacy skills
October 8th 2019
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 pre … Read more
Essential Digital Skills CPD programme
October 7th 2019
The new Essential Digital Skills entitlement will enable adults aged 19+ with no or low digital skills to undertake ‘essential digital skills’ qualifications free of charge from 20 … Read more
‘Passport’ in English should replace GCSE, says commission
September 18th 2019
Replacing English Language GCSE with a ‘Passport in English’ qualification to be taken by students at any age when they are ready between 15-19 is a proposal of an independent comm … Read more
The AP Conference
September 12th 2019
Keep the date! This year there will be 125 places and we are delighted to announce that our keynote will be delivered by Professor Rachel Lofthouse of Leeds Beckett University.
Evidence-Based Practice
September 12th 2019
We are hugely committed to action that is shaped by evidence-informed practice. This can encompass: • published research • your professional judgement/ experiences • your organisat … Read more
UK risks falling behind post-Brexit
September 10th 2019
The number of adults taking part in learning and training has fallen to a record low according to a new survey, raising concerns that the UK is set to fall behind other countries i … Read more
Government must tackle ‘shameful’ adult literacy levels
September 10th 2019
Bestselling author Jojo Moyes has called on the government and the publishing industry to do more about the UK’s “shameful” adult literacy record.
English & maths and the new Education Inspection Framework
September 4th 2019
From September 2019, inspectors will continue to make judgements about mathematics and English within the context of the new framework, and particularly in relation to the quality … Read more
Maths & English in the Spending Review
September 2nd 2019
Providers of 16-19 education will receive £400 million additional funding in 2020/2021, including £35m for targeted interventions to support GCSE maths and English resi … Read more
Functional Skills and the National Retraining Scheme
August 28th 2019
The national retraining scheme is the government’s new programme to help adults retrain into better jobs and be ready for future changes to the economy, including those brought abo … Read more