Resource Directory
The Resource Directory is a new section on the site. It will help you find suppliers of Skills for Life resources and access information on their products and services. Look out for more suppliers coming soon.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
New videos and guides to support maths teachers and trainers in the FE and Skills sector
The NCETM has produced a set of short films and guides to support teachers and trainers in the FE sector working with students who have not yet achieved a GCSE Grade C or equivalent qualification in maths.
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
The Family Maths Toolkit website from National Numeracy has ideas and free activities to help families enjoy maths together.
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
How to Write ESOL Materials, a new e-book by Kathryn Aldridge-Morris, will be relevant to ESOL practitioners working with refugees and migrants in all English-speaking countries, not just in the UK.
Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:34
English and maths for adults. Videos, quizzes, games and tutor resources.
Tue, 04 Aug 2015
Maths Resources on the Excellence Gateway
The Excellence Gateway is now fully supported by the Education and Training Foundation, and the new exhibition site for maths brings together effective teaching and management resources.
Tue, 04 Aug 2015
Functional Skills Qualifications: Requirements
This collection sets out rules and regulations for functional skills qualifications.
Tue, 04 Aug 2015
English Resources on the Excellence Gateway
The Excellence Gateway is now fully supported by the Education and Training Foundation, and the new exhibition site for English brings together effective teaching and management resources.
Tue, 04 Aug 2015
English and maths for adults. Videos, quizzes, games and tutor resources.
Tue, 02 Jun 2015
Quick Maths Menus are a set of leaflets that look like takeaway menus but have easily digestible maths activities. The leaflets have been designed for union learning reps to use and have space to add contact details.
Thu, 14 May 2015
Understanding IELTS: Techniques for English Language Tests
Improve your English and prepare for tests, such as IELTS reading, writing, speaking and listening, with this free online course.
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
What's the maths behind an FA Cup free-kick?
BBC Learning and BBC Sport launch ‘Maths of the Day’, showing the maths in the nation’s favourite sport.
Thu, 01 Jan 2015
Reflect for ESOL Resource Pack
A set of materials intended for anyone teaching or working with refugees, asylum seekers, or long-term immigrant groups in the UK
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
Skills for Life Diagnostic Assessment Materials
This set of diagnostic assessment materials for literacy, language and numeracy (Entry 1 to Level 2) was a national development in 2002. Included are materials for assessing learners on the pre-entry curriculum framework (Milestones 4-8) and materials for assessing the need for support for dyslexia.
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
Functional Skills Initial Assessment
There is no nationally developed initial assessment tool designed specifically for functional skills. However, this information on the Excellence Gateway legacy website provides pointers to enable you to develop your own assessment tool.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Citizen Maths is a free online course for adults who understand the basics of numeracy, and now want to deepen their grasp of maths, for instance by working to achieve a Level 2 maths qualification, such as GCSE Grade C or above.
Sun, 31 Jul 2011
Functional Skills resources from Pearson
Pearson is the UK's most trusted learning partner and publishes resources for primary and secondary schools, colleges, adult learners and libraries. The Functional Skills Teaching and Learning Disks for apprentices, vocational and adult learners provide practical teaching support and resources to help you deliver the functional skills qualifications.
Thu, 16 Feb 2006
Embedded Construction materials
Downloadable embedded numeracy resources for use in a construction context
Mon, 25 Jul 2005
Google Earth as a Skills for Life resource
An introduction to Google Earth as a fun resource to support literacy and numeracy skills development
Thu, 26 May 2005
Improve Your Memory, Improve Your Spelling
Downloadable materials for a 20 hour course to enable learners to improve their memory and their spelling
Tue, 26 Apr 2005
Embedding Literacy Skills into Assertiveness Training
A group session plan and resources to help embed the core curriculum into Assertiveness training
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