Useful Links

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Action on Access

www.actiononaccess.org

Aimhigher

Higher Education at UK Universities and Further Education Colleges.
www.aimhigher.ac.uk

Aimhigher in the Southwest Gateway

Information for staff and students about Higher Education in the South West region.
www.aimhighersw.ac.uk

Aimhigher West
Aimhigher West is one of the three Area Partnerships which make up Aimhigher SW. The Aimhigher West Partnership widens participation in Higher Education for Bath & NE Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Northern Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon and North Wiltshire.
www.aimhigherwest.org.uk

Creative Steps

Developed by the Peninsula strand to share information about creative progression routes to Further Education / Higher Education in the South West region. 
www.creativesteps.org.uk

Department for Children, Schools and Families

UK government department with responsibility for children's services, families, schools, 14-19 education, and the Respect Taskforce.
www.dfes.gov.uk

European Social Fund (ESF)

European Social Fund Division is based within the Department for Work and Pensions. The Division is responsible for ensuring that European Social Fund money is used to support and add value to national employment and skills priorities, in line with EU regulations.
www.esf.gov.uk

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Forum for Access and Continuing Education (FACE)

FACE - Established in 1993, FACE is an active UK wide network for all those involved with Access, Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
www.f-a-c-e.org.uk

Foundation Degree Forward

Supporting the development of high quality Foundation Degrees.

www.fdf.ac.uk

Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE)

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) distributes public money for teaching and research to universities and colleges. In doing so, it aims to promote high quality education and research, within a financially healthy sector. The Council also plays a key role in ensuring accountability and promoting good practice.
www.hefce.ac.uk

Higher Education Gateway

An Aimhigher national project led by the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth. The website contains information about the Gateway for students, parents, Aimhigher practitioners and HE partners.

www.nagty.ac.uk/HEgateway

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Investors in People

The Investors in People Standard is a straightforward, proven framework for delivering business improvement through people.
www.investorsinpeople.co.uk

Learn and Work

Information for Young People and Adults in the South West of England, who are interested in Advanced Apprenticeships, Returning to Learning after a break, Employers and Training providers.

www.learnandwork.org

National Disability Team

The NDT provides a broad range of information and resources for anyone with an interest in supporting disabled students in higher education.
www.natdisteam.ac.uk

Regional Development Agency

Improving the economy of the South West, that involves giving people the skills they need, encouraging enterprise and improving communications.
www.southwestrda.org.uk/index.asp

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South West Lifelong Learning Network

A new Partnership for 2006-2009 to create innovative opportunities and improved quality of choice for learners to engage with Higher Education.

www.swlln.ac.uk

South West Rural Enterprise Gateway

The Rural Enterprise Gateway is a new project for rural land-based businesses. The project will offer group development support, training, a knowledge network and an information 'gateway' to funding and support available locally and regionally.
www.project-sward.com/index.html

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