Teaching within the UK system is likely to raise a host of questions. We understand that this is an invaluable part of your preparation and are happy to assist. In the meantime the following resource base is aimed at providing you with some of the answers.

Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
www.dfes.gov.uk
The Governing Body for Education in the UK.

DfES Resource Websites:
www.curriculumonline.gov.uk
www.teachernet.gov.uk

Professional Development Resources
The DfES has commissioned a free professional development resource pack for teachers. This downloadable resource is comprised of five guides specifically written to provide support to supply teachers in schools.

Available Guides:

• Getting Started
• Core Subjects in Primary Schools
• Core Subjects in Secondary Schools
• Classroom and Behaviour Management
• Filling the Gaps

www.teachernet.gov.uk/supplyteachers/supplyhome.cfm?&id=0

National Curriculum
www.nc.uk.net

Programmes of Study for every subject

Attainment targets

Notes and online resources

National Curriculum in Action
Pupil’s Work Online with commentaries
www.ncaction.org.uk

Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED)
www.ofsted.gov.uk
The regulatory body for Schools in England and Wales. Schools are inspected throughout the Country on a four-year cycle and the results published.

Information on Schools
www.schoolsnet.com
Authoritative guide to UK schools

Teacher Training Agency (TTA)
www.teach.gov.uk

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
www.qca.org.uk
Lead developments in curriculum, assessment, examinations and qualifications.

Virtual Teacher Centre (VTC)
Free Education Information http://vtc.ngfl.gov.uk/docserver.php

Primary School Resources
www.primaryresources.co.uk
Lesson plans, activity ideas and resources for primary teachers
www.literacyhour.co.uk
Practical advice on working with the compulsory literacy hour
www.teachingideas.co.uk
Teaching ideas for Primary teachers

High School Resources
www.teachit.co.uk
High School resources for the teaching of English online

British Broadcasting Company Education
On-line learning support and advice
www.bbc.co.uk/education/home

Times Educational Supplement
www.tes.co.uk
Leading UK Education Newspaper