ATL Sandwell

The Association of Teachers and Lecturers in Sandwell

ü still the only professional association website dedicated to its Sandwell members.

ATL

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last update: Wednesday, 07 February 2007

Directions to websites of interest to education professionals.

If you find a site which may be of interest to colleagues, email the details and we’ll post it on this page.

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Useful websites

Training and Development Agency for schools, formerly know as the TTA - Teacher Training Agency. Worth a look round the sections on support for leadership, support staff and current consultations.

http://www.tda.gov.uk/

Assistance for Assistants Support and training and development routes for support staff in schools.

http://www.tda.gov.uk/support.aspx

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) ”is committed to building a world-class education and training framework that meets the changing needs of individuals, business and society. We lead developments in curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications.” Custodians of the national curriculum among other things.

http://www.qca.org.uk/

Sandwell LEA bulletin and circulars are published on the LEA website every Friday. Worth a look through if you are on the look out for training opportunity and curriculum initiatives. You will need the user name and password to access the site. Ask your headteacher or colleagues, or contact the ATL Branch office 01922 422755

http://www.lea.sandwell.gov.uk/members/bulletin/

Department for Education and Skills DfES – sale must end this Sunday! A very wide-ranging and comprehensive site with a mass of useful information, and good links to other sites.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/

Teachernet “What you need, when you need it”. Lots of useful stuff for teachers, including professional development and management, and just about every initiative you can think of.

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/

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http://www.lea.sandwell.gov.uk/jobs/teach/index.html

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