Links to Other Sites

If you're looking for more advice and help, there are some useful websites around to help you make your decisions.

Aimhigher
www.aimhigher.ac.uk
Information you need to get on the road into Higher Education, including links to key websites that can help answer your questions.

BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk
Check out the latest news on all educational matters.

www.direct.gov.uk/moneytolearn
More details on different financial help for students available.

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/index.htm

Official website for Department for Children, Schools and Families.

www.dius.gov.uk/

Official Website for Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.
Get the lowdown on National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) – what they are, why they exist and how you can apply for one.

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/section96
For qualification checks from DCSF

www.dcsf.gov.uk/section97
For qualification checks from DIUS

Learning Aims Database
www.lsc.gov.uk/providers/data/software/LAD

www.dcsf.gov.uk/studentsupport
Higher Education student support site.

www.direct.gov.uk/learning
Guidance for adult learners, higher education students and young people, together with information for parents about your child's education

www.fsa.gov.uk
Guide for basic bank accounts by the FSA.

HM Revenue & Customs
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
Features news and information on UK tax and national insurance matters including details on tax credits.

www.skill.org.uk
Official website for SKILL - the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities. SKILL promotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.

http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/

Advice on careers, learning and courses.

Department for Works and Pensions
News and information about benefits and pensions.

nextstep
Advice and guidance about learning and work.

Ofsted
The new ofsted brings together the wide experience of four Inspectorates to make a greater difference for adult learners in England.