Useful web sites for Education
Associations
Association of School and College Leaders
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
British Educational Research Association (BERA)
National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)
National Association of Head Teachers
Gateways
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency The British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) is improving its offer to teachers by rationalising the number of different services it provides for schools and teaching staff. This is being achieved by integrating valued components of the NGfL (National Grid for Learning) into its existing services. BECTA offers selected links to quality assured resources on the internet, for use in teaching and learning. It is aimed at education practitioners who are working at all levels in the schools sector.
BUBL Information Service Catalogue of selected Internet resources covering all academic subject areas. Try searching in the: subject menu, A-Z menu or the Dewey menu 370s.
GEM The Gateway to Educational Materials The key to one-stop, any-stop access to high quality lesson plans, curriculum units and other education resources on the Internet.
Global Gateway for Schools An international website which will enable schools across the world to engage in creative partnerships.
Intute: Social Sciences Social Science Information Gateway, previously known as SOSIG. Resources categorised by topic.
UK Education Guide Links to leading education and student sites.
General
BBC Schools Learning resources for home and school use, including revision guides.
British Library - The world's knowledge The British Library web site for learners whether you are a student or a teacher.
Department for Education and Skills The site provides help for raising standards of achievement in schools and is managed by the Standards & Effectiveness Unit of DFEE. Links to statistics, teaching reform standards, behaviour and attendance, and the National Curriculum.
DirectgovKids: Giggles Gigabytes and Government This site enables children aged 5-11 to find out about Government, public service and the world around them to give them an understanding of the society they are growing up in. The site can be used in the classroom across the curriculum and has more specific applications for the teaching of Citizenship.
Educational Software Directory A guide to learning software resources on the web.
Educator's Reference Desk Lesson plans, news and information.
Higher Standards, Better Schools for All Schools white paper from the Department for Education and Skills.
Internet for Education An interactive tutorial to improve your internet skills.
Learning Alive Formerly known as Eduweb. Features include 'subject pathways', 'at school' and 'school site of the week'.
National Foundation for Educational Research The National Foundation for Educational Research is an independent body undertaking research and development projects in all sectors of the public education system. It aims to gather, analyse and disseminate research based information with a view to improving education and training.
4 Nations Child Policy Network Source of information about policies, consultations and legislation that relates to children and young people.
OFSTED Reports The range of OFSTED's inspection activities has grown since its inception under the Education (Schools) Act 1992. Subsequent legislation has expanded our role to include inspections of Local Education Authorities, nurseries and Initial Teacher Training. Reports such as "The Primary National Strategy : an evaluation of its impact in primary school" are available.
Open University Free resource material from the Open University openlearn website
QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) Links to publications, QCA news, research and statistical information.
Schoolzone 30,000 free, clean resources for education.
Teach.com A site for teachers and schools - working in association with the Independent.
Teachernet A site developed by the DfES as a resource to support the education profession. The site includes a resource pack aimed at assisting teachers and pupils as they explore and understanding issues surrounding climate change.
Times Educational Supplement The Times Educational Supplement is the UK's foremost weekly publication for education, covering the world of primary, secondary and further education. Its news reporting and background analysis cover a diverse range of issues from curriculum changes to Government funding. It is also the market leader for UK and international teaching jobs. The TES is an invaluable resource that provides essential reading for every teacher at every stage of their career.
Training and Development Agency for Schools
School Leadership & Managment
A-Z of School leadership and management Part of the Department for Education and Skills website outlining law and best practice on school management issues.
Education-Line School leadership and management issues.
Schools Audit Commission Self evaluation tool for schools.
For an eLearning tutorial that teaches critical evaluation of information found on the Internet then try the Internet Detective website. The website also includes sections on copyright matters, plagiarism and citation/referencing.
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