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Education
Employment
Education
General
East Lothian
Courses
Financial Help
Home Education
Learning abroad and international students
Literacy and Numeracy
Open Learning
Performance Tables
Schools
Study Support
Teaching
Exam Boards and Qualifications
Universities and Colleges
General
Scottish Executive Education and Training
Scottish Executive portal for information on and links to education and training in Scotland.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education
Scottish Executive – Further and Higher Education
Links to the bodies responsible for further and higher education in Scotland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/UniversitiesColleges
East Lothian
Education and Children’s Services
East Lothian Council’s online information on education services provided by the council.
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/content/0,1094,257,00.html
Courses
East Lothian Learning Partnership (ELLP)
The promotion of learning opportunities for everyone in East Lothian.
http://www.ellp.info/home.asp
HERO
The official gateway to universities, colleges and research organisations in the UK.
http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/home/index.cfm
HotCourses
Searchable database of educational opportunities in Schools, Colleges and Universities.
http://www.hotcourses.com/
LearnDirect Scotland
To help people and businesses in Scotland achieve their potential through learning.
http://www.learndirectscotland.com/
Prospects
Information on Postgraduate courses available in the UK.
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Postgrad_study_main_menu/p!eFpclp
Skill
Promotes opportunities in education, employment and training for people with any kind of disability across the UK.
http://www.skill.org.uk/index.asp
Support4learning
Helps students to choose, finance and support your education, training, lifelong learning, career planning and job search.
http://www.support4learning.org.uk/home/index.cfm
Time to Learn
Residential learning breaks offered throughout the UK through City and Guilds vocational qualifications.
http://www.timetolearn.org.uk/pls/ttl/ttl_learner_misc.show_home_page
UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges
http://www.ucas.ac.uk/
Financial Help
Career Development Loans
Financial help for vocational learning and education.
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/cdl/
Education Maintenance Allowance
Providing financial support to young people from low income families who would otherwise be unable to continue in education past their school leaving date.
http://www.emascotland.com/
Everything you wanted to know
The purpose of this site is to encourage sixth formers who are thinking about going to university, and also undergraduates, to consider sponsorships, placements and other beneficial programmes and to look to the future in graduate opportunities.
http://www.everythingyouwantedtoknow.com/
Money to Learn
Gives details about the various types of financial support for learning available: Career Development Loans, Childcare Support Fund, College Access Fund etc. and where to go for advice.
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/moneytolearn/front.htm
Postgraduate Funding
Select 'Postgraduate study' and then 'Funding my further study'.
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/p!eLaXi
Student Awards Agency Scotland
Providing financial support and advice to people in higher education in Scotland.
http://www.saas.gov.uk/
Student Loans Company
Information about student loans from the company that handles the management of student loan accounts.
http://www.slc.co.uk/index.html
Student Money
This web site includes a searchable database of scholarships, bursaries and awards, a budget planner and a loan repayment calculator.
http://www.studentmoney.org
Home Education
Education Otherwise
Education Otherwise is a UK-based membership organisation which provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school
http://www.education-otherwise.org
Learning Abroad and International Students in the UK
Association of Commonwealth Universities
Under 'Student Services', search for courses in Commonwealth countries by subject at undergraduate or graduate level.
http://www.acu.ac.uk/home/index.html
English UK
ARELS and BASELT merged in 2004 to form English UK.Search for private accredited language schools in the UK by area/town and type and length of course.
http://www.englishuk.com
European Choice
Very basic information for people thinking of studying in Europe: financial help and links.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/echoice/
Eurydice
Click 'Publications' to find comprehensive information about the education systems of Europe at all levels plus statistics. The 'Contacts' section leads to a detailed list of general and specific country links.
http://www.eurydice.org
NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the UK)
NARIC evaluates academic qualifications from other countries for a fee.
http://www.naric.org.uk
The British Council - Education and Training
The British Council provides information and support for international students studying in the UK. It lists scholarships and funding sources and has a section on becoming a language assistant in the UK or abroad. It also runs international programmes for UK school, college and university students (the Central Bureau for International Education and Training is now run by the British Council).
http://www.britishcouncil.org/education
UCAS
Follow the 'Schools and Colleges' link for an evaluation of international qualifications by country.
http://www.ucas.ac.uk
UKCOSA: The Council for International Education
Support and advice for international students: information about finance, immigration and working in the UK. Useful list of links.
http://www.ukcosa.org.uk
Literacy and Numeracy
Big Plus
Designed to encourage those adults in Scotland who need help with reading, writing and numbers to access local support.
http://www.thebigplus.com/bigplus/21.html
BBC RaW
Adult literacy campaign from the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/
National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust's purpose is to make an independent, strategic and practical contribution to the creation of a society in which all can enjoy the skills, confidence and pleasures of literacy to support their educational, economic, social and cultural goals.
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/index.html
Scottish Executive – Attainment
Information on standards of attainment for school pupils.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/curriculum/Attainment
Open Learning
Association of British Correspondence Colleges
Details and information about correspondence colleges and links to their web sites.
http://www.homestudy.org.uk
iCDL (International Centre For Distance Learning)
Distance learning opportunities at all levels.
http://icdl.open.ac.uk
Open and Distance Learning Quality Council
Select open learning courses at all levels by subject or by college. All accredited by the ODLQC.
http://www.odlqc.org.uk
Open University(OU)
Open University courses and contacts and a link to the Open Learning Library (choose, student-home and then OU Library).
http://www.open.ac.uk
Performance Tables
HM Inspectorate of Education
HM Inspectors inspect and report on the quality of education in pre-school centres, primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, community learning and development, further education colleges, initial teacher education, residential educational provision and the education functions of local authorities and services for children.
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/
Schools
Anti-Bullying Network
Established by the Scottish Executive to provide strategies against bullying in schools, a new initiative will be introduced in July 2006 however this site contains a lot of useful information.
http://www.antibullying.net/
East Lothian Council
East Lothian Council’s online information on education services provided by the council including contact information for each of the schools.
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/content/0,1094,257,00.html
Parentzone Scotland
Information and advice for parents on all aspects of their children’s school education.
http://www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk/
ISC (Independent Schools Council )
Advice on how to choose a school and find out more about specific independent schools.
http://www.isc.co.uk
HM Inspectorate of Education
HM Inspectors inspect and report on the quality of education in pre-school centres, primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, community learning and development, further education colleges, initial teacher education, residential educational provision and the education functions of local authorities and services for children.
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/
Study Support
BBC DynaMo
Includes games, books and ideas to help children aged 5 to 9 years learn at home.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/home.shtml
BBC: Revision guide
A section of the BBC website offering resources and information to support school work and homework. The site is aimed at children and young people aged between 7 and 16. Includes the 'Bitesize' revision series, mock testing, and various learning resources for a wide range of school qualifications.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/
Channel 4: Homework High
A section of the Channel 4 website offering help with all homework subjects. The site has a team of experienced teachers ready to help solve homework problems.
http://www.channel4.com/learning/microsites/H/homeworkhigh/
GridClub
An official Scottish Executive education site. The website contains more than 500 games and activities for 7-11 year-olds, closely linked to the curriculum. The 'grown-ups' section of the resource gives news on GridClub content, internet safety and technical tips.
http://www.gridclub.com/
Teaching
Teach in Scotland
Website sponsored by the Scottish Executive aimed at encouraging more people to take up teaching as a career.
http://www.teachinginscotland.com/tis/tis_displayHome.jsp;jsessionid=265B1683BB42955707D1C0127493761B?p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&pContentID=171&
Exam Boards and Qualifications
Scottish Qualifications Authority
The national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees.
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/sqa_nu_display_home.jsp?p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.show&pContentID=457&
Universities and Colleges
HERO
The official gateway to universities, colleges and research organisations in the UK.
http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/home/index.cfm
HotCourses
Searchable database of educational opportunities in Schools, Colleges and Universities.
http://www.hotcourses.com/
Prospects
Information on Postgraduate courses available in the UK.
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Postgrad_study_main_menu/p!eFpclp
UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges
http://www.ucas.ac.uk
Opdendays.com
Directory of University and College open days.
http://www.opendays.com/
Employment
Careers Information
Job Search
Working Abroad
Training
Careers Information
Careers Scotland
Providing services to individuals at all stages of career planning.
http://www.careers-scotland.org.uk/
Careers Match Scotland
By registering free with Careers Scotland you can access the online service which allows you to match interests to possible careers.
http://www.cascaid.co.uk/SCM/index.html
Job Search
Job Centre Plus
Advice and information on looking for work as well as a link to the online job centre advertisements.
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/index.html
Job Site
This site, highly rated by Broadband & Internet Advisor Magazine, is a long-established service for job hunters and recruiters. There is an advanced search option for more specific searches and a career advice section.
http://www.jobsite.co.uk/
NHS Scotland Recruitment
Details of all jobs currently advertised with NHS Scotland.
http://www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Scotsman Jobs
Details of all jobs advertised with the Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday and Evening News. Log on to the website and click on jobs.
www.scotsman.com
Opportunities
Database of job opportunities in the public sector.
http://www.opportunities.co.uk/
Total Jobs
A web site listing job vacancies. The positions are predominantly in the UK. Users can apply for jobs online at this site which also gives general advice for job seekers and allows you to store your CV for future use.
www.totaljobs.com
Working Abroad
Global Gateway
A web site that contains details of job opportunities throughout the world along with details about visa applications, local customs etc.
http://globalgateway.monster.com/
Work Permit
Workpermit.com is registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner and offers immigration and work permit services for entry to the UK, Australia, USA, New Zealand, Canada and most Western European Countries. Some job vacancies are also listed.
http://www.workpermit.com/
Training
LearnDirect Scotland
To help people and businesses in Scotland achieve their potential through learning.
http://www.learndirectscotland.com/
Training Zone
TrainingZONE is an information service for professionals engaged in staff and organisational learning and development. It also includes directories of trainers, venues etc.
www.trainingzone.co.uk
Virtual Training Suite
This site is produced by the Resource Discovery Network. Although it is aimed at people in higher & further education its services are free to anyone who wants to use it. Essentially the site offers online tutorials which aim to develop Internet skills in a whole range of subject areas.
www.vts.rdn.ac.uk
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