Links: Education websites

QCA, the Quality and Curriculum Authority, regulates, develops and modernises the curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications.

UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges

The ESCalate partnership includes the universities of Bristol, St Martin's College and Stirling. Together they produce and disseminate resources for staff and students in Higher Education and Further Education involved in Education Studies, Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning and Initial Teacher Education. They support and advise on pedagogy, curriculum enhancement across Foundation, Undergraduate, Masters, PhD and EdD Programmes.

Find out the latest thinking on current gifted and talented initiatives, practical guidance and advice on developing the needs of gifted and talented children and for professional development for teaching staff

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) is an independent, non departmental public body which aims to promote and safeguard fair access to higher education for under-represented groups in light of the introduction of variable tuition fees in 2006-07.
OFFA is led by the Director of Fair Access, Sir Martin Harris, who reports to the Secretary of State for Education.

Yes, this is the site for teachers and those interesting in teaching and it's kept up to date. See their useful sites list - varied and some of them are relevent to our work.

The Academy's mission is to help institutions, discipline groups and all staff to provide the best possible learning experience for their students.

The Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) has been set up to spark fresh enthusiasm for innovation and excellence in the learning and skills sector.
In 2006 it took over from the Learning and Skills Research Agency.

Working in partnership, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society.

LSN is a not-for-profit organisation offering services to policy-makers, practitioners and organisations funding, managing and providing education.

An independent society which aims to improve the quality of higher education through the encouragement of debate and publication on issues of policy, on the organisation and management of higher education institutions and on the curriculum, teaching and learning methods.