Virtual Networks
When you register you can choose to join the PD Net Virtual Network and sign up for our e-newsletter.
There are also PD Net virtual networks for Teacher Training, Literacy, Numeracy, ESOL and Work-based Learning.
Find out more about the virtual networks and how to join.
Information and advice on Skills for Life teacher training
Please contact the LLUK National Reference Point for Skills for Life, email nrp@lluk.org or telephone 020 7936 5798.
Useful Links
 | Lancaster Literacy Research Centre Works to improve communication and collaboration between researchers and educational practice. The Centre offers Masters level courses and modular short courses for literacy /Skills for Life trainers. |
| Learning and Skills Council The LSC is responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities. |
| LLUK Lifelong Learning UK is the Sector Skills Council established to lead the professional development of all those who work in the field of lifelong learning. |
| Maths4Life Maths4Life is a project which aims to stimulate a positive approach to teaching and learning in numeracy and maths. The website offers teaching resources and a library of numeracy research, including key numeracy reports and policy documents. |
| Move On The national Move On project aims to help adults brush up their basic skills and take the national tests. The website offers a range of interactive and downloadable resources. |
| NCETM The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) provides effective strategic leadership for mathematics-specific CPD. |
| NIACE National Institute for Adult Continuing Education: a non-governmental organisation that aims to promote adult learning. NIACE undertakes research and provides a range of Skills for Life professional development programmes. |
| NRDC National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy. NRDC is the national centre dedicated to research and development in adult literacy, numeracy and language. |
| QIA Quality Improvement Agency website. The QIA work across the learning and skills sector to improve performance. |
| ReadWritePlus The official web site for the DCSF Skills for Life Strategy Unit (SfLSU). |
| Skills for Life Improvement Programme The QIA Skills for Life Improvement Programme offers an opportunity for providers in all settings to access wide-ranging development activities for improving Skills for Life provision and raising achievement for learners. The website contains a large collection of downloadable resources to support Skills for Life teaching, learning and professional development. |
| Skills for Life Network An online news and information network for Skills for Life Professionals. Provides regular updates on Skills for Life news, developments, jobs, resources and events. |
| Talent Advice on initial teacher training and continuing professional development is given for new and existing teachers of literacy, numeracy, English (ESOL) and other subjects, working in a range of teaching and learning contexts in London. |
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