Government & Voluntary Information​

Local and National Government sites & Voluntary organisations 
 

• Adult Literacies Online * If you're involved in adult learning and in particular helping people in Scotland to read, write and use numbers, then this site is for you.

• Skills for Life Network * Skills for Life Network is widely acknowledged and highly regarded as a key news, information and signposting resource for everyone with an interest in learning and skills..

• The Big Plus * The campaign, which forms part of the Scottish literacy and numeracy strategy, has been designed to encourage those adults in Scotland who need help with reading, writing and numbers to access local support. Please use our contact us page if you would like more information.

• Consumer News * "Picture the scene: you’re sitting at the table eating your breakfast, and catching up on the latest news; which section catches your eye? If you’re a consumer news junkie or would just like to be better informed, then you need ‘Consumer News’.

  There is something for everyone on this news blog, from details on the latest budgets and political campaigns, to advice on banking and savings, and details on the latest computer software to hit the market. From product news, to the latest advice for holidaymakers and details on the latest consumer court cases, all are here at the click of a button.

• Excellence Gateway * The Excellence Gateway is the Education and Training Foundation’s resources portal and provides online access to an unrivalled breadth of resources for everyone working in the wider learning and skills sector in England.  Within this library are over 7,000 resources that can be searched either through free text search or by browsing according to the themes, resource types, subject area etc that you are interested in.

• DirectGov Jobsearch * Search for a job, training, career information, voluntary work and childcare provision anywhere in the UK

• Europass * In every country (European Union and European Economic Area), a National Europass Centre coordinates all activities related to the Europass documents. It is the first point of contact for any person or organisation interested in using or learning more about Europass.

• My Word Of Work * Your guide to training and studying – from college and uni to volunteering, picking the right course, funding and ILAs

• Learning & Work, NIACE * Learning and Work Institute will strive for a fair society in which learning and work helps people realise their ambitions and potential throughout life.

• The New Curiosity Shop * The aim of the New Curiosity Shop is to provide high quality online courses in a wide range of topics. At the New Curiosity Shop we encourage learning for the pleasure of learning, and our short courses are designed to stimulate thinking, provoke questions and provide opportunities for our students to explore ideas. Each course is written for the New Curiosity Shop by the tutor, who is not only an experienced teacher but also an expert in the subject. We encourage Internet users from all over the world to become active learners at the New Curiosity Shop, working with the tutors and their fellow students." There is a charge for these courses. The New Curiosity Shop is part of Newbattle Abbey.

• Scottish Enterprise * Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Our mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed. In doing so, we aim to build a world-class economy.

• The Scottish Parliament * Welcome to the official website of the Scottish Parliament. Our founding principles are openness, accountability, the sharing of power and equal opportunities. These are at the heart of all our activities and we hope you find this website lives up to these principles.

• Workers' Educational Association * Our vision is to be the recognised voice of adult learners, and the leading provider of adult and community learning in the UK by any standard.