Open College Network London Region

Useful links

We aim to support our centres with links to educational resources and other useful information. This includes links to educational websites and a range of public sector bodies and policy initiatives.

Whilst this is not an exclusive list, we do try to include the links that we feel are most important to our centres. If you have suggestions for additional information you would like to see on this page, please e-mail us at enquiries@ocnlr.org.uk

Please note that we are not responsible for the content of any linked external internet sites.

 
Description Link
Direct Government website with information on education, learning, education maintenance awards and other funding opportunities http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/index.htm
Learndirect Advice website http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/
National Database of Accredited Qualifications http://www.ndaq.org.uk
Website for 14 – 19 Learners about the NHS http://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/
For a list of approved centres please check the SIA website, select the course of your choice and click on the link ‘get training’. http://www.the-sia.org.uk/home/training/
QAA Access to HE website http://www.accesstohe.ac.uk
LSC Learning Aims Database http://providers.lsc.gov.uk/LAD/aims/searchcriteria.asp
Nomination Form for Adult Learners' Week http://www.niace.org.uk/alw/nominations/default.htm
National Database of Accredited Qualifications http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/index.aspx
Supporting Childrens' Centres and Extended Schools http://www.cypnow.co.uk/bulletins/InPractice/news/873604/?DCMP=EMC-InPractice
FE and Skills System Reforms: An Update http://www.dius.gov.uk/policy/documents/FE%20skills%20Reforms%20Update%20041208.pdf
Post-19 Further Education and Skills Organisation Landscape and the Role and Creation of the Skills Funding Agency http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/lsc/National/nat-vcs-SFADIUSpresentation-dec08.ppt