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Qualifications and Awards

Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

The Department for Children, Schools and Families leads work across Government to ensure that all children and young people secure an excellent education and the highest possible standards of achievement. Suggested Physical Education ‘Core Tasks’ for all Key Stages can be accessed via the http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/ site by clicking on Schemes of Work PE, clicking on the relevant activity and then clicking Core Task(s) from the left hand menu.

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk

DCSF Standards Site

The DCSF standards site details the national standards that are expected to be taught in all school subjects across Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. Suggested Physical Education ‘Core Tasks’ for all Key Stages can be accessed via the http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk site by clicking on Schemes of Work PE, clicking on the relevant activity and then clicking Core Task(s) from the left hand menu.

http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk

National Qualifications Framework (NQF)

The NQF is formerly known as the National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ). The database contains details of qualifications that are accredited by the government’s regulatory organisations in England (QCA), Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA). Users can search for details on current and expired accredited qualifications.
http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk
 

Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA)

The QCDA develop the curriculum, improve and deliver assessments, and review and reform qualifications. Prior to being taken over in 2010, the aim of the QCDA was to make sure everyone can get the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need for life in the 21st century through educational opportunities.
http://www.qcda.gov.uk

Young People's Learning Authority (YPLA)

The YPLA was established by the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and launched in April 2010. Sponsored by the Department for Education, the YPLA exist to support the delivery of training and education to all 16 – 19 year olds in England. The YPLA provide information and support on funding of Post 16 education and training programmes.
http://www.ypla.gov.uk

Functional Skills Support Programme (FSSP)

Prior to August 2010, the Functional Skills Support Programme provided central support for Post 16 functional skills learners and providers. National Strategies have taken over the role for supporting LAs and schools with functional skills, until March 2011 (http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/secondary/functionalskills). Material such as resources will in time be transferred to the 'LSIS' Excellence Gateway (http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk).

http://www.fssupport.org

Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS)

LSIS is a sector‑owned body that aims to accelerate the drive for excellence in the learning and skills sector, building the sector’s own capacity to design, commission and deliver improvement and strategic change.
http://www.lsis.org.uk

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a programme of activities offered to young adults between the ages of fourteen and twenty-five. There are three Awards to choose from: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each Award has a Skill, Service, Physical and Expedition section that must be completed. For the Gold Award a Residential section must also be completed.

http://www.theaward.org
 

Princes Trust

The Prince’s Trust is a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. The Prince’s Trust offer ‘XL’ clubs that can be run in schools three hours per week. The XL Award is accredited by ASDAN and is in the process of applying for points that will be transferable to the National Framework.

http://www.princes-trust.org.uk 
 

Sports Leaders UK

Sports Leaders UK is the new operating name of the British Sports Trust. The registered charity aims to inspire people and communities through leadership qualifications in sport. Some of the awards are transferable as points/credits on the National Framework.

http://www.sportsleaders.org 

The Scouts Association

The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for 400,000 young people aged between six and twenty-five. Whilst Scout awards are not on the National Framework, young adults that are working towards Scout (and Guide) badges and awards can often cross-reference their achievements to Duke of Edinburgh Award sections and to Key Skill challenges.

http://www.scouts.org.uk 
 

First Aid

The Health and Safety Executive

The Health and Safety Executive and local Government are the enforcing authorities working in suport of the Health and Safety Commission. The Commision are responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. Information on all aspects of first aid at work can be found by selecting First aid at work in the ‘health and safety topic’ box.

http://www.hse.gov.uk 
 

The Resuscitation Council

The UK Resuscitation Council provide regularly updated education and reference materials regarding the most effective methods of resuscitation.

http://www.resus.org.uk 
 

Driving

Government Public Services Directory

This Government site lists all of the rules and regulations surrounding learning to drive or ride. Application forms for practical and theory tests can also be downloaded or completed online.

www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring

Driver Standards Agency Theory Test Practice

Once you have registered, this site enables you free access to two car and two motorcycle theory tests. Users are also able to subscribe to a paid service that provides access to the full official car and motorcycle DSA Question Banks as used in the real tests.

http://www.theory-tests.co.uk 
 

Business Support

BusinessLink

Business Link is a Government service that provides information, advice and support on starting, maintaining and growing a business. Business Link provides information and advice in making the most of opportunities and offers a variety of excellent one day training courses for persons new to business and/or self-employment.

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk 
 

Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce is a non-political, non-profit making organisation, owned and directed by its members and democratically accountable to individual businesses of all sizes and sectors throughout the UK. Every centrally located Chamber provides services, information and guidance to its members.

http://www.chamberonline.co.uk 
 

The Best of Coventry

Local people create and maintain this site, which advertises local information and personal reviews for businesses and services in the Coventry-South area. All featured businesses have been formally evaluated and recommended in order to feature on the site.

http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/coventry

Women's Business Development Agency

The Women’s Business Development Agency promotes, supports and develops female-run businesses and helps women into work. The WBDA offer advice on all aspects of starting a new business including: business planning, market research, raising finance and legal advice. The WBDA will help through the process of developing and writing a business plan, through launch stage and beyond. They also offer a series of courses particularly useful to business start-ups.

http://www.wbda.co.uk 
 

External Training Providers

Inside Out Learning

Inside Out Learning deliver workshops that enhance professional development and communication skills. Workshops can be delivered for individuals and/or groups in schools, organisations and workplaces.

0845 862 0807

Advanced Driver Services

ADS is the one-stop-shop for fleet managers / business owners.A wide range of driver training and road related risk management is available to persons responsible for fleets of cars, vans and/or trucks.

0845 673 2297