Useful Links

Main source of information and advice on all aspects of implementing the government’s Skills for Life strategy.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/

QCA information on functional skills

http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_6062.aspx

Skills for Life Improvement Programme

http://www.sflip.org.uk/

Details of Skills for Life teacher/supporter qualifications and professional development

Lifelong Learning UK http://www.lifelonglearninguk.org/

NATECLA (National Association for Teaching English and other Community Languages to Adults)

http://www.natecla.org.uk

ReadWritePlus Skills for Life Survey Website where you can find adult skills need estimates for Literacy, Numeracy, information communication and technology and ESOL across England

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus_skillsforlifesurvey/

National Research and Development Centre (NRDC) was established by the DfES as part of Skills for Life to conduct research into adult literacy, numeracy, ESOL and ICT

http://www.nrdc.org.uk/