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Yes We Can Read: an award-winning 1 to 1 reading tool
November 7th 2012
Yes We Can Read is a phonics-based programme to develop reading for meaning with a unique photo-alphabet which makes it particularly helpful for learners with dyslexia.
Support for English, maths and ESOL/Functional Skills from LSIS
September 12th 2012
From September 2012, LSIS will be offering 3 and 6-day packages of support for English, maths and ESOL/Functional Skills.
Act now to take advantage of bursaries of £1500 for English/literacy and Numeracy/Maths specialists!
September 4th 2012
Information on teacher training courses starting soon at Newcastle College, including the Foundation degree in Education and Training for English, Literacy and Language specialists … Read more
New accelerated, blended DTLLS and Additional Diploma programmes
July 12th 2012
These programmes offer literacy, numeracy and Functional Skills teachers the opportunity to become fully qualified more quickly. Courses are delivered by the Essential Skills Resou … Read more
Supermarket Stories series from Gatehouse Books
May 1st 2012
Jenny’s Choice is the eagerly-awaited fourth title in the brilliant Supermarket Stories series, written by Margaret Adams. Supporting tutor resources are available on CD-ROM featur … Read more
Moving from Key Skills to Functional Skills: A step by step guide
March 30th 2012
This practical guide ‘Moving from Key Skills to Functional Skills’ is aimed at all skills providers making the transition to Functional Skills qualification delivery within Apprent … Read more
First class blended learning for Functional Skills from MindLeaders
March 6th 2012
This month MindLeaders releases U-skills for Functional Skills, a new blended learning model to deliver the tougher basic skills qualifications in Maths and English. Already proven … Read more
Trinity College London Teacher Seminars
October 19th 2011
Trinity College London is holding its UK ESOL teacher seminars again this November 2011. The seminars are free to attend and lunch is provided for all day delegates. Certificates o … Read more
Leeds City College – Numeracy and ESOL Additional Diplomas
October 17th 2011
Numeracy and ESOL Additional Diplomas will be starting in November at Leeds City College. Don’t miss out on the chance to get IfL funding to help with the cost of these mandatory q … Read more
Take Your Head Out of the Sand Over Functional Skills!
October 3rd 2011
MindLeaders ThirdForce has an innovative blended solution to the challenge presented by Functional Skills. We carried out a Functional Skills pilot with two large national employer … Read more