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Oct 21, 2007
Local Authorities
London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Ealing
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
London Borough of Harrow
London Borough of Hillingdon
London Borough of Hounslow
London Borough of Kingston
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Action on Access
The national co-ordination team for widening participation in higher education
Aimhigher
A national programme run by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) with support from the Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
Association of Learning Providers
The voice of independent learning providers throughout the United Kingdom
BBC News Education
Education news
Central London Learning Partnership
CLLP aims to work with stakeholders in post 16 learning and skills to combat inequality and to overcome barriers to learning opportunity and progression
Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE)
The CoVE programme and NSAs are central to the Learning and Skills Council’s aim to improve and develop skills for employers that are needed to underpin business success and economic competitiveness
Connexions
Offers support and advice on education and careers
Council for Industry and Higher Education
High level partnership between leading people from a wide range of businesses, universities and colleges
Department for Education and Skills
Creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all
Department for Employment and Learning
Promoting learning and skills, to prepare people for work and to support the economy
Department of Health
Improving the health and wellbeing of people in England
Directgov – Education and Learning
Provides education information and services online
Edexcel
Offers a broad range of qualifications, from BTEC to GCSE
Employer’s Guide to Training Providers
Search for local LSC-subsidised training in London
FACE (The Forum for Access and Continuing Education)
Facilitating the exchange and dissemination of information and practices in Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education
Foundation Degree Forward
Establishing and supporting networks of expertise in Foundation degree development
Foundation Degrees
Foundation Degrees are new, innovative degree level qualifications designed with employers, so they fit perfectly into the world of work
Futurelab – Innovation in Education
Developing innovative learning resources and practices that support new approaches to education for the 21st century
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
Hotcourses
Find courses, training courses, degree courses, postgraduate courses, adult education courses, full-time courses part-time courses short courses
Hounslow Virtual Education Centre
Disseminates additional, detailed educational information and best practice within and beyond this Local Authority
Intute
Intute – a free online service providing you with access to the very best web resources for education and research
Jobs for Mothers
Helps find jobs for mums
Learner support site
Committed to helping course delegates and certificate students get the most out of their training
Learning and Skills Council
Improving the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard
Learning and Skills Network (LSN)
An independent not-for-profit organisation committed to making a difference to education and training
Learning Partnerships
An information point on activities relating to Learning Partnerships
Local Chambers of Commerce
London’s premier business support and networking organisation
London Colleges
Promotes educational opportunities and skills training for Londoners over the age of 16, by fostering collaboration between further education, business, government and the community
London Higher
Promoting and Advocating London’s Higher Education Sector
London West Aimhigher
Charged with delivering Aimhigher to the young people of West London
London West Information, Advice and Guidance
For adults in west London who want advice about learning and work
Management Standards Centre (MSC)
The Government recognised standards setting body for the management and leadership areas
Managing Information Across Partners (MIAP)
Streamlines how information on learning and achievement is collected, handled and shared across the education sector so that excellent services are made available to individuals, employers and communities
National Lifelong Learning
Government-supported website for the encouragement, promotion and development of lifelong learning
New Horizons Magazine
This magazine celebrates all forms of adult learning, providing you with useful tips and advice on how to make that first or next step
NHS London
The Strategic Health Authority for London
NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education – England and Wales)
A non-governmental organisation working for more and different adult learners
Sector Skills Development Agency
Responsible for funding, supporting and monitoring the network of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs)
Trade Union Congress
Campaigning for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad
Train to Gain
A new service designed to help businesses get the training they need to succeed
UCAS
The central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges
University of London Taster Courses
The London Taster Course Programme provides students looking towards attending university the opportunity to experience life as a university student, in the subject area of their choice.
University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC)
The higher and further education sector’s voice on matters relating to higher vocational learning
Vocational Learning Website
Provides resources, materials, publications and information from the Vocational Learning Support Programme
West London Business
Helps West London businesses grow and compete
West London Partnership (WLP)
Promoting the vitality of the West London economy, the strength, cohesion and creativity of its communities and the quality of its environment
WestFocus
The partnership between higher education, community groups and small and medium sized businesses
Working in the UK
Providing you with clear information about the various routes open to Foreign Nationals who want to come and work in the United Kingdom
