See also:
film-media-resources
film-media-resources.co.uk
Resources and links for teachers of media studies in further education. Includes film, music industry and tv.
The National Schools Observatory
schoolsobservatory.org.uk
Offers access to professional telescopes worldwide for observations made by school children and teachers. Includes sections for teachers and young observers.
Docklands Light Railway Teacher's Pack
tfl.gov.uk
Resource for teachers at key stages 2, 3 and 4, demonstrating how a visit can fit in with national curriculum geography requirements.
The Standards Site: Specialist Schools
standards.dcsf.gov.uk
DCSF information about the Specialist Schools Programme, which helps schools establish identities through their chosen specialisms. Includes categories, guidance, good practice, FAQ, and directory.
Head Support
headsupport.net
An educational consultancy providing support for all who have an interest in helping schools to improve, local education authorities, governors, head teachers, teachers educational charities and educational trusts. Lists latest news and contact details.
DCSF School Organisation Unit
dcsf.gov.uk
Provides information about changes to the local organisation of schools. Includes plan production, news, FAQ, forum, and sections for the public, promoters and proposers, decision makers and school governors.
The National Literacy Trust
literacytrust.org.uk
Not for profit organisation promoting literacy and literacy educators. Issues, statistics, research, events, publications, resources, other related organizations, discussion boards, and contact details.
International Study Programmes
international-study-programmes.org.uk
Arranges courses for overseas teachers of English, holiday language courses and a variety of tailor-made educational visits to Britain.
Smarter Learning
smarterlearning.net
Consultancy offering educational training by Bob Marshall, who was a secondary head for 14 years. Lists resources, course details and contact information.
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
qaa.ac.uk
Independent body. Reviews the performance of universities and colleges of higher education. Audit reports available online.
MarkChrisSoft
atschool.eduweb.co.uk
Contains material of interest to teachers, as well as some which is specifically aimed at IT specialists. Includes a crossword programme for teachers, specifically designed for use in all subject areas.
NAWE - National Association of Writers in Education
nawe.co.uk
Supporting creative writing in all educational and community sectors. Includes writers' register, lesson plans, news, employment database and extensive resources.
Sportsteacher
sportsteacher.co.uk
Information service for all teachers of PE. Regular updates on health and fitness, inclusion, professional development, travel. Includes lesson planning facility.
Mailing lists at CfBT
maillists.cfbt.com
Offers mailing list service to schools and teachers to share best practice. Includes documentation and lists.
Teaching Resource
teaching-resource.co.uk
Offers a mix of advice, links and materials for teachers.
Minds Together
mindstogether.co.uk
Education programmes and services for Inclusion, Gifted, Talented, Mentor training and teacher recruitment.
The Learning Curve
learningcurve.gov.uk
Educational website of the UK Government's National Archive, the PRO. Designed for teachers and students, it contains original sources from extracts from the Domesday book to the Instrument of Abdication. Part of the National Grid for Learning.
The School Web Site
theschoolwebsite.com
Offers information for teacher's building a website for their department or school.
TeacherNet
teachernet.gov.uk
The UK government gateway for educational professionals. Offers teaching and learning resources, management tools, career advice, research and an education overview.
Helen France Associates
hfa.co.uk
Helps in the design and development of National Occupational Standards, vocational qualifications, assessment strategies, assessment systems.
