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Braille version practice tests
December 7th 2007
Your suggestions on how to obtain Braille version practice tests for literacy and numeracy learners.

Newcastle College Teacher Training Advice and Guidance Evening
November 29th 2007
Teacher Training Advice and Guidance Evening on Thursday 6th December from 5.30 – 7.30pm

Clear communication with health service users – a resource pack
November 26th 2007
A pack written by Healthwise Aberdeen that helps raise awareness of health literacy issues and to provide practical suggestions for improving communication between staff and servic … Read more

FE Teacher Qualifications
November 19th 2007
An overview flowchart from LLUK of the new qualification requirements for teachers, tutors, trainers, lecturers and instructors in the FE sector in England

Learning and Skills Council’s Statement of Priorities
November 16th 2007
The Learning and Skills Council’s priorities and key actions from 2008/2009 to 2010/2011 include a right to basic skills training where needed, coupled with the biggest ever invest … Read more

Skills for Life and Key Skills Practice tests
October 11th 2007
These Skills for Life and Key Skills practice tests were developed over the period 2001 to 2010, to support the national Skills for Life Strategy.

Adult Literacies Online
October 3rd 2007
If you’re involved in adult learning and in particular helping people in Scotland to read, write and use numbers, then this site is for you

New strategy for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
June 19th 2007
Ministers have launched a cross government strategy to support people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to achieve fulfilling lives and further their education

Funding to Support Skills for Life Teacher Training
June 19th 2007
An update on new QIA grants to support Skills for Life teacher training