Learning Derby - Advice and Information www.connexions-derbyshire.org/ Connexions is an information, advice and support service for teenagers, and older for some young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. www.lsc.gov.uk/regions/EastMidlands/ Learning and Skills Council for the East Midlands includes Derbyshire. It aims to help improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard. www.nextstep-derbyshire.org/ offers information and advice about learning and work to adults aged 20+. Derby - Colleges, Schools, University www.derby-college.ac.uk/ Derby College and The Joseph Wright Sixth Form Centre www.derby.gov.uk/educationlearning/ Schools in Derby www.derby.ac.uk/ University of Derby Derby - Courses www.derbylearn.net/ Derby Adult Learning Services provides high quality education for adult learners. Find out what courses are available, details of course fees and reductions, learner's comments, and how to enrol. www.adult-learning-derby.org.uk/ Derby Adult Learning Services. You can search for daytime and evening courses. www.derby.gov.uk/LeisureCulture/Libraries/LifelongLearning/ Derby City Libraries offer learning opportunities in library venues. These may be in partnership with other learning providers or run by library staff www.derby-u3a.org.uk/ Derby U3A is part of a world-wide organisation dedicated to retired people of any age who want to continue to learn in the company of others. www.wea.org.uk/ WEA offers a comprehensive range of courses and operates in every region of England. Family Learning www.naturegrid.org.uk/ Fun, games and places to explore for the family from Canterbury environmental education centre www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/ Fun, interactive games and activities exploring the world of nutrition. www.recyclezone.org.uk/ Learn about recycling through the fun, activities, info and recycler zones - education resources from WasteWatch www.btbetterworld.com/bt_education_zone/bt_learning_centre The BT Learning Centre is great for all ages who want to improve their personal or professional skills - or just learn something new. Literacy and Numeracy www.learnanytime.co.uk/ A catalogue of safe educational websites sorted into ability and usage, graded into a series of demonstration, practice, extension and testing activities, including English and Maths www.cityandguilds.com/ City and Guilds provides vocational qualifications in Adult Literacy and Numeracy to help learners improve their skills. Includes downloadable practice test papers www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise Factsheets, worksheets, quizzes and games to help improve your English and Maths skills www.bbc.co.uk/learning Learning subjects that include Basic Skills, English and Maths www.move-on.org.uk/ Move On is a national project aimed at helping adults to improve their skills and gain the National Certificate in Adult Literacy or Numeracy. Includes an online mini test your literacy and numeracy skills www.ocr.org.uk Oxford, Cambridge & RSA Examinations provides general and vocational qualifications including Basic Skills and Key Skills for learners of all ages to gain the knowledge and skills they need for their future. Includes downloadable practice papers www.aqa.org.uk/ The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance is an exam board which includes Basic Skills and Key Skills tests to help Adult learners gain qualifications. Practice papers can be downloaded www.dcsf.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning The Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills includes practice literacy and numeracy online tests www.literacytrust.org.uk/ The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that changes lives through literacy National www.dcsf.gov.uk/ Department for Children, Schools and Families, aims to give children a top class education www.lsc.gov.uk/ Learning and Skills Council www.nec.ac.uk/ National Extension College www.open.ac.uk/ Open University www.open.ac.uk/new/distance-learning.shtml Open University Distance Learning is called 'supported open learning'. You study in your own time, and have help from a tutor, the student services staff at regional centres, and the Open University's library. www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/ImprovingYourSkills/index.htm The Government's website provides imformation on how to improve your literacy and numeracy skills www.tbglearning.com/ The Training and Business Group seeks to develop learning provision for disadvantaged social groups and help employees and employers gain advanced level qualifications www.ukonlinecentres.com UK online centres provide people with free or low cost access to computers and the Internet, with help and advice on how to use them. Online Courses www.bbc.co.uk/computertutor/ BBC Computer Tutor shows you how to use a mouse, keyboard and computer screen. www.bbc.co.uk/languages/ BBC Languages allows you to learn at your own pace with an online course, or get a quick fix of holiday phrases in 34 languages. www.bbc.co.uk/learning/ BBC Learning. Find pages and activities that can help you learn something new: Art and Design, History, Politics, Lifestyle, Music, and more. www.bbc.co.uk/raw/ BBC Read and Write. Online activities with games and features to get you reading that book and take action over your writing skills www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/ BBC Skillswise features games, quizzes and activities which help with literacy and numeracy. www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/ BBC Webwise is an easy to use step-by-step online course that will help make you a confident internet user. www.bl.uk/learning/index.html British Library offers an exciting programme of workshops, activities and resources for teachers and learners of all ages. Explore a wealth of source material online or plan a visit. www.learndirect.co.uk/ Learn Direct tasters let you get the flavour of online learning. There are reading, writing and numeracy courses, and courses to get you used to using a computer. www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/ Learn English in your own language through BBC website. www.myguide.gov.uk/ Online learning courses ranging from how to use a computer, email, the Internet, digital photography, shopping and banking online www.teach-ict.com/ecdl_home.html The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification which covers the key concepts of computing. It is designed to develop IT skills and enhance career prospects. www.typeonline.co.uk/ Type online is a structured touch typing course for people looking to develop their keyboard skills.