Norfolk Guidance Service provides information and advice about learning and work to adults throughout Norfolk
Education provider for a range of part time courses in the county at a large number of venues.
http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk/This website provides all the information you need to get started on the road into HE, including links to all the key places where you can find answers to your questions
http://www.acer.ac.uk/The Association of Colleges in the Eastern Region (ACER) is a registered charity with a core aim to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the Learning and Skills sector. ACER supports member colleges through its representational role and membership services. ACER also works with colleges and other providers from the sector, regionally and nationally, through its project work, consultancy and professional development services.
Skillswise is an interactive adult and numeracy resource from the BBC for tutors and learners. It aims to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills
http://www.broadland.gov.uk/bcts/index.aspBCTS is a specialist training provider working in three key areas of provision: 1. Apprenticeship & management (mainstream) training 2. Business training 3. Foundation & skills for life programmes Training is provided across Norfolk, with three key facilities on the outskirts of Norwich.
Information and services for Broadland Residents, Visitors and Businesses
Business Link is a government-funded service designed to promote enterprise.
City College Norwich is one of the largest and most comprehensive colleges of further and higher education in the UK
Community Connections was set up in July 1999 to promote and actively initiate community development and community empowerment initiatives across the Borough of Great Yarmouth and its travel-to-work area.
CME offers a range of multi media and music activities for all ages and abilities. With a number of freelance music tutors, a team of office staff and a dedication to offering new and exciting learning opportunities, they are always coming up with new workshop ideas for our continuing programme of activities.
Connexions is for young people aged 13-19, living in England and wanting information and advice on getting to where they want to be in life. It also provides support up to the age of 25 for young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities (or both).
CUE stands for Community University Engagement. CUE East is the Eastern region Beacon for Public Engagement, one of six nationwide (for details of the other five Beacons see What are Beacons? For details of the National Coordinating body see National Coordinating Centre. CUE East is led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and is a four year funded project to promote awareness, understanding and promotion of public engagement. The project runs from January 2008 to Dec 2011.
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The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind sustainable economic growth and regeneration in the East of England. Their task is to improve the region's economic performance and ensure the East of England remains one of the UK's top performing regions.
Easton College has a long and proud history of providing quality courses for the agricultural and horticultural industries. This has been complemented over recent times with the development of a broader range of specialist vocational courses, ranging from equestrian studies and animal care through to countryside management, sport studies and public services.
This link leads to the Embedded Learning Portal home page. This site contains the online versions of the Skills for Life Materials for Embedded Learning. These embedded teaching and learning materials are designed for use by teachers: vocational teachers and trainers, Skills for Life teachers, teachers working in community, employability and health settings and employability programmes.
Information and services for Great Yarmouth Residents, Visitors and BusinessesGreat
Great Yarmouth College is a general Further Education college offering a wide range of full and part time vocational courses. "Whoever you are, whatever you want to do there is something for you at Great Yarmouth College."
Working in partnership, the 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 socially
Established in 1966 by CITB the college boasts over 450 acres of training area, much of which is put to use for practical operative training. More than 4 acres of covered facilities allow training to be carried out all year round. Lecture rooms are well equipped with modern audio visual aids. All courses are run by experienced, qualified instructors all of whom have worked in the construction industry.
The NEBPN is the umbrella organisation and national voice for 126 Education Business Partnerships working in the 11 regions.
NELM Development Trust is a community-led initiative, with Government New Deal for Communities (NDC) funding to back projects aimed at improving the quality of life in the North Earlham, Larkman and Marlpit areas of Norwich.
NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) exists to encourage more and different adults to engage in learning of all kinds. They campaign for � and celebrate the achievements of � adult learners, young and old, and in all their diversity. NIACE is the largest organisation working to promote the interests of learners and potential learners in England and Wales. NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education - England and Wales) is a non-governmental organisation working for more and different adult learners.
NorfolkCounty Council is the local authority for Norfolk. They provide a wide range of services for people who live, work, do business or visit here. They include children's services (such as schools), adult social services, highway maintenance, waste disposal, libraries, museums, fire and rescue, economic development and tradingstandards.
The Norfolk Network is a dynamic, intelligent and entrepreneurial community, based on trust and integrity. Their network culture is mutual help and support, their attitudes energetic and can-do; focused on quality, not quantity; and on vision and action. They put people together and make things happen. Members say they also inspire, inform and connect - putting Norfolk businesses on the map.
One Start shop for Norfolk's Third Sector. Norfolk Unites is not a physical learning consortium but it is development work leading towards a potential Norfolk VCS learning consortium. Norfolk Unites is facilitated by Community Connections, a Great Yarmouth organisation involved in community engagement and training.
This website contains details of the range of services offered by North Norfolk District Council as well as information for local residents and communities, local businesses and visitors to North Norfolk.
Paston College is a specialist sixth form college for young people aged 16-18 in North Norfolk. It was created in 1984, from two grammar schools, one dating from 1606. It has been a place of learning for 400 years.
The Priory Centre is the home of the Great Yarmouth Community Trust, a development trust that operates across the Borough of Great Yarmouth. At its core is a diverse range of integrated services, that together help the Trust to meet its objectives:- * Assisting social and economic regeneration; * The advancement of education and learning; * The provision of facilities for recreation in the interest of socialwelfare; *The preservation, repair and maintenance of buildings of historical, architectural or constructional interest.
The Read Write Plus websites aims to be the main source of information and advice on all aspects of implementing Skills for Life. Sponsored by The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Shaping Norfolk's Future is a business-led partnership that works to create wealth and jobs for the people of Norfolk. Formed in 1997, it brings together the skills, knowledge, talent and flair of county businesses and organisations to help drive Norfolk'seconomy. Through creating a shared approach and speaking with one voice on important issues, the partnership influences the investment of resources and coordinates action to create wealth and jobs for the people of Norfolk.
Information and services for South Norfolk Residents, Visitors and Businesses
The Garage is an exciting creative industries training and performance venue situated in the heart of Norwich. Its state of the art facilities are home to a wide range of workshops, holiday activities, performance groups, festivals, performances, accreditation opportunities and careers related events. A range of other partner organisations also use our venue to deliver courses and classes ranging from drama to dance and with everything from pilates to yoga in between.
A partnership run and staffed by the local course providers. The Learning Shop keeps information about more than 200 local organisations that offer learning.
Training 4 people provide courses, support and consultancy at a time and place that suits you. On or off-site, to large or small groups, or on a one-to-one basis. Very competitive rates. Training 4 People also offers coaching in areas that include presentation skills, equality and diversity, team leading and report writing. To boost your skills and career prospects, or those of your employees, call on 01603 891844. We can help you achieve an NVQ in Advice and Guidance:
Provides a central application service for courses at higher education institutions. It also provides help and guidance for each stage of the journey to higher education, from advice about subjects and qualifications through to funding studies and being prepared for any challenges that may arise.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally renowned university based in a campus that provides top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 13,000 students.
Voluntary Norfolk is the largest voluntary sector infrastructure organisation in Norfolk. They support the work of voluntary and community organisations through a range of free and paid-for services and by providing a voice for the voluntary and community sector within key partnerships in the county. Members of Voluntary Norfolk enjoy additional and discounted services over and above our general advice and information which is available to all. Voluntary Norfolk manages three voluntary sector development forums in Great Yarmouth (GYVSP), North Norfolk (vcsTogether North Norfolk) and in Norwich city. Voluntary Norfolk is the major volunteering organisation in Norfolk. They promote volunteering by managing three volunteer centres (Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Thetford), and a network of community volunteer co-ordinators based in local health premises. They also manage a range of specialist volunteer services, including a community transport scheme and advocacy, mentoring and befriending services.
The Whole Organisation Approaches for Delivering Skills for Life Project is one of a suite designed to embed Skills for Life across post compulsory education aiming to explore how best to develop a whole organisation approach to Skills for Life. It is closely associated with the Skills for Life Quality Initiative and will make a significant contribution to Success for All which is the Government's strategy for reforming the learning and skills sector. 35 pathfinder organisations have been selected in each of the nine regions, representing a number of sectors where the Skills for Life agenda is important. KPMG, Cambridge Training and Development (CTAD), Learning and Skills Network (LSN), and The Experience Corps are delivering this project on behalf of the Quality Improvement Agency(QIA).
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