Resources and good practice
This section provides links to other web sites which have useful materials and guidance on delivering key skills and Skills for Life ALI Excalibur database The Excalibur database contains guidance materials and downloadable resources to help improve learning delivery
BBC key skills
BBC web site dedicated to key skills with a specific section on apprenticeships
BBC Skillswise
BBC site containing resources for improving maths and English
Government Websites
This section provides details of useful government and national agencies involved in policy implementation DFES
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) is the government department responsible for the development of education and skills in the country. Its role includes directing and implementing policy is all aspects of development of skills for life and work from schools through to adult learning.
DfES awards the contract for delivery of the Key Skills Support Programme and monitors its delivery over the entire contract period.
DfES Skills Strategy
This site provides key information on the national skills agenda and aims to give partners, employers, providers, employees and learners the information they need to get on in business and get on at work.
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) leads on developments in curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications. It is committed to building a world-class education and training framework that meets the changing needs of individuals, business and society.
QCA is the body responsible for the definition and approval of the key skills standards and oversees the role played by awarding bodies in accrediting key skills qualifications.
Awarding bodies
These awarding bodies are approved to accredit the key skills qualifications in England AQA
The Assessment and Qualification Alliance is one of the unitary awarding bodies.
ASDAN
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
BHEST
The British Horseracing Education and Standards Trust is the industry awarding body for horse racing
CACHE
The Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education
City & Guilds
City & Guilds is one of the unitary awarding bodies
Edexcel
Edexcel is one of the unitary awarding bodies
EDI
Education Development International incorporates LCCI and QfI
HAB
The Hospitality Awarding Body is the industry awarding body for the hospitality sector
IMI
The Institute of the Motor Industry is the industry awarding body for the motor industry
NCFE
NCFE is a national awarding body - formerly the Northern Council for Further Education.
OCR
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is one of the unitary awarding bodies
VTCT
Vocational Training Charitable Trust is an awarding body for hairdressing, beauty therapy and holistic therapies.
