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.
Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:37
Practice National Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tests - a review
A review of legacy and current websites with information on the practice Key Skills/National Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tests
Fri, 05 Feb 2016
Accreditation: Functional Skills Qualifications
Functional skills qualifications in English, mathematics and ICT are available at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3, level 1 and level 2. This section of the Excellence Gateway website gives an overview of the qualifications and of the assessment outcomes for qualifications at each level.
Tue, 04 Aug 2015
Functional Skills Qualifications: Requirements
This collection sets out rules and regulations for functional skills qualifications.
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.
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, 31 May 2007
The Basic Skills Agency supported the development of effective programmes of literacy, language and numeracy learning for adults, young people and children, and produced a wide range of resources to support maths and English skills development.
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
Fri, 15 Apr 2005
A review of published guidelines on improving readability and a useful Readability and Design Checklist
Wed, 24 Nov 2004
Awareness Raising for Library Staff
A PowerPoint presentation produced by Alice Ryan of Leeds Learning Partnership
Fri, 21 May 2004
Numeracy Skills and Ordnance Survey maps
A resource designed to support the development of Level 1 Numeracy skills through the use of Ordnance Survey maps
Mon, 17 May 2004
Writing Frames: what they are and how to use them
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Chaser card activity for use with groups of learners
Chaser cards can be a useful resource for ice-breaker and group based activities
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Catering: Embedded Activities for L1 Literacy/Numeracy learners
Embedded materials for Level 1 Learners with a focus on Number.
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