Guide to other websites

Advisory Centre for Education Contains news and information specifically for parents, school governors and teachers.
www.ace-ed.org.uk

Audit Commission The government agency which monitors value for money in the public services.
www.audit-commission.gov.uk

Department for Children, Schools and Families Website for the DCSF. Provides details about the department, publications, consultations, statistics and much more.
www.dcsf.gov.uk

General Teaching Council for England Represents teachers’ professional interests and supports teachers in providing educational opportunities for young people.
www.gtce.org.uk

Governornet Provides direct access to a range of guidance and documents for school governors across England.
www.governornet.co.uk

National Foundation for Educational Research An independent body undertaking research and development projects in all sectors of the public education system.
www.nfer.ac.uk

National Governors' AssociationThe National Governors' Association is a registered charity, established for general public benefit but in particular to improve the educational welfare of children by promoting high standards in schools, and raising the effectiveness of governing bodies. (In 2006 the National Governors' Council merged with the National Association of School Governors to form the National Governors' Association.)
www.nga.org.uk

Ofsted Website of the government department responsible for the inspection of all schools, local education authorities, teacher training institutions and youth work in England.
www.ofsted.gov.uk

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) The government agency responsible for curriculum and assessment including examinations.
www.qca.org.uk