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DCFS web site with all things related to 14-19 reforms

Education provider for a range of part time courses in the county at a large number of venues.

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

Aimhigher Norfolk is a local partnership that is working with schools, colleges, training providers and employers to help young people and adults achieve their true potential by increasing their awareness of and aspirations to Higher Education.

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

Big Fish is a short burst campaign to raise awareness and open the door to EEDA’s full programme of support and funding for entrepreneurs in the East of England. It aims to inspire, motivate and help you to start or grow your business

BizFizz is an innovative programme for entrepreneurs focusing on start-ups, micro and small enterprises in areas experiencing economic disadvantage. It turns the passion and enthusiasm of individuals into a driving force for local economic renewal by mobilising the skills and resources within communities.

Information and services for West Norfolk Residents, Visitors and Businesses

Information and services for Breckland Residents, Visitors and Businesses

BCTS 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

The College of West Anglia is one of the largest and most successful education and training providers in the Eastern Region and in the top 10% of colleges in the country. There are four campuses based in King's Lynn, Isle, Wisbech and Milton plus local learning centres, offering the widest choice of learning opportunities in the region.

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).

Merchant's Place is a Community Resource and Learning Centre situated in Cromer town centre. It has a computer training suite, two meeting rooms which can be combined into one room for conferences and three confidential one to one interview rooms. All are available for hire with or without refreshments.

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.

The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up.

This new Department brings together functions from two former departments. Science and innovation responsibilities from the Department of Trade and Industry. Skills, further and higher education from the Department for Education and Skills.

Access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government

The College offers a broad based course provision currently including over 40 AS/A2 subjects, BTEC National Diplomas in Sports Science, Business Studies, Media, Public Services and IT; BTEC First Diploma in Sports, Public Services, IT and Media plus a range of GCSE subjects. Over the years the College has built up a record of well above average 'A' level results (consistently over 97% pass rate) and a strong reputation for a friendly atmosphere and caring community. In 2006 the College was in the top 20 of all colleges (over 400 in total) for the seventh consecutive year in the annual Guardian survey and the DfES Performance Tables.

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.

The East of England Observatory is a dedicated interactive web site maintained by the Strategy Team of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) for the benefit of the agency and its partner organisations. Contributions from partners are welcomed. The site seeks to collect, analyse and disseminate key regional information in order to present an accurate and continuously updated picture of the socio-economic and environmental structure of the East of England.

The East of England Skills and Competitiveness Partnership (EESCP) was established in September 2005 to spearhead a step-change in the region’s skills base by better coordinating resources and activity between the key organisations concerned with jobs, skills and training.

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.

Would you like help finding the right course or training for you and your colleagues?

Information about the Government Office which joins up the work of eleven Central Government Departments across the East of England, and feeds back the region's views and unique needs to Whitehall.

GradsNorfolk is a joint UEA-Norfolk Network initiative that aims to raise the profile of graduate recruitment in the county, and support recent graduates into suitable employment. GradsNorfolk was established in recognition of the fact that many graduates choose to remain in Norfolk after completing their studies, or choose to return home to the county after study elsewhere.

Information and services for Great Yarmouth Residents, Visitors and Businesses

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."

Community Radio Station serving the Great Yarmouth/Gorleston area

H-STEM is working with schools throughout Norfolk to help students understand what opportunities it can offer them.

Hethel Engineering Centre is a business dedicated to supporting the growth and success of high performance engineering and manufacturing companies and individuals throughout the region.

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 society.

INDIGO DYSLEXIA CENTRE is a long established business offering dyslexia screening to clients throughout the local area. The company, which is based in Norwich, originally started out in 2004 and has many years experience in the Dyslexia Information and Support profession. INDIGO DYSLEXIA CENTRE has an expanding customer base, located in and around Norwich, including private clients.

Local priorities search page. Allows searches to be made at county/unitary level and at district level

This Forum is all about mentoring in the East of England and beyond. It is designed to help you access useful information and services whether your interest is in mentoring or being mentored. It is for everybody of any age, gender, education, ethnicity, social, physical or employment status. East Mentoring Forum (shortly to become MentFor CIC) is a not-for-profit organisation, that was initially funded by the East of England Development Agency and European Social Fund

The Mentoring and Befriending Foundation (MBF) provides guidance and support to organisations and practitioners involved in mentoring and befriending. As the national strategic body, MBF also works to influence policy and practice in the sector and across government. The MBF has developed a national infrastructure with regional coordinators established in each of the nine government regions with responsibility for engaging with and supporting practitioners in the field. The MBF is committed to promoting voluntary regulation of mentoring and befriending projects through the Approved Provider Standard, the national benchmark for safe and effective practice

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.

National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy (NRDC) is dedicated to conducting research and development projects to improve literacy, numeracy, language and related skills and knowledge

The National Year of Reading is a year-long celebration of reading. It aims to help build a greater national passion for reading in England - for children, families and adult learners alike

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.

You can explore all the detailed 2001 Census data for Norfolk and smaller areas within it. You will be able to produce customised maps and reports

Norfolk County 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 trading standards.

Norfolk Guidance Service provides information and advice about learning and work to adults throughout Norfolk

Norfolk Insight provides access to a wide range of definitive, high quality statistics and indicators at multiple geographic levels across the county. This includes key information on population, crime, deprivation, the Census, education, health and economic activity.

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.

Information and services for Norwich Residents, Visitors and Businesses

Norwich University College of the Arts is an independent higher education institution within the University sector, and has full control over the construction and funding of its courses. There has been a School of Art and Design in Norwich since 1845. Formerly known as the Norwich School of Art and Design

Free access to data produced by the Office for National Statistics, and some data from government departments and devolved administrations

This careers website aims to inform and inspire you about the opportunities available within West 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 social welfare; *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)

The Red Balloon Learner Centre offers a safe learning environment for students of secondary-age in Cambridge, Norwich and Northwest London at Harrow. Some of our students have written their stories for you to read. You may have had similar experiences. You may need some advice and support. In the pages below we offer some ideas to help you deal with the bullying yourself. We also try to explain to people close to you how bullying behaviour may affect you. On this website you will find a number of interesting things about bullying and about what can be done to help.

The Research Centre is situated under Innovation and Partnerships at City College Norwich and provides a research and evaluation service both externally and internally, whilst also supporting the College and its staff in many other ways too. Since its inception, The Research Centre has secured over £1.67million from external funding for research into educational foci and evaluation projects.

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's economy. 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.

Shaw Trust is a national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. They are the largest voluntary sector provider of employment services for disabled people in the UK.

Skills Start Here... was set up to assist people who wanted to access practical painting and decorating skills training outside of mainstream learning environments, such as colleges. Our mission is to offer people the opportunity to learn a variety of practical and non-cognitive skills in a live working environment. Our courses are run as community painting and decorating projects that help improve the living environments of vulnerable people. Here are some of the benefits that you will gain if you choose to participate on one of our painting and decorating courses/projects: •Practical painting and decorating skills •Construction site health and safety training •CSCS card tuition and free test •Onsite work experience as part of a decorating team •Opportunity to improve your literacy and numeracy skills (if you want to) •Team working on a live painting and decorating project •Careers information and advice •Employability skills •The opportunity to progress onto a City & Guilds level 1 certified construction multi-skills course (try out other construction trades such as brick laying, joinery/carpentry, tiling, plumbing, floor screeding etc.) •Increased confidence •Higher self esteem •To continue as a volunteer to help fine tune those newly acquired skills, whilst gaining valuable on site work experience Our tutors will assess your skills and work with you at an appropriate level. You may just want to complete the initial training course to get the CSCS card or decide you are in it for the long haul. It is for you to decide. Whatever your reasons for coming on one of our courses, we will endeavour to help you achieve your desired outcome. So, if you are looking to learn (or improve) practical painting and decorating skills, or have the aspiration to work as a painter and decorator/construction worker, then this could be the perfect way for you to train. Skills Start Here... is focused on providing the highest-quality adult learning service - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations.

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.

Work with schools to encourage them to develop their understanding of the needs of industry through classroom and business-based activities and to arrange Professional Development placements for school staff to develop their experience in the community, in industry and in business. They work with Businesses to encourage them to get involved in a wide range of programmes in schools and the classroom so students get a first-hand insight into the varied opportunities in the world of work

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.

University Campus Suffolk is the newest higher education institution in the UK, building on the strengths of the Universities of East Anglia and Essex who are the sponsoring institutions. UCS has a modern approach to higher education with university centres in Bury St Edmunds, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Otley complementing a major new campus development in Ipswich.

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.

The UEA runs one of the largest student mentoring programmes in the country as is funded by Aimhigher Norfolk. This programme aims to contribute towards raising the aspirations of school students, particularly those from backgrounds with no family history of further education, and provide an insight into university life, to achieve a greater staying on rate into higher education. Each year the Admissions and Outreach Office recruits around 100 UEA students from a range of disciplines, who support in the region of 400 school students from 26 of the county’s secondary schools and colleges.

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 West Norfolk Partnership is a group of key public, private and voluntary sector organisations who work together to improve services and the quality of life in West Norfolk. As well as local people, members of the partnership include representatives of the Borough and County Councils, the health and education services, housing providers, the police and voluntary sector.

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).

A website packed with resources and information about youth mentoring programs, peer mentoring and teachers as mentors, as well as at least 50 useful links to some of the top youth mentoring websites around the world. There is also a Blog Page describing a two year pilot school-based mentoring program run in three Australian High Schools in 2007/08 and a Blog Page for Parents and Teens written regularly.