Essential Skills Links
Educational Guidance Service for Adults (EGSA)
EGSA is a local, independent, voluntary organisation that aims to connect adults with learning and to work with others to create a culture in Northern Ireland where all learning will be valued and learning will be accessible to all.
The Association of Northern Ireland Colleges (ANIC)
ANIC provides useful infomation about the role and activities of the FE sector in supporting learning, training and economic development in Northern Ireland. Whether you're a student considering a full-time course; a business looking for a high quality training and skills provider; or if you're an adult learner searching for suitable part-time study, this site will help you go further.
Quick Reads 2008
Quick Reads was launched by Prime Minister Tony Blair on World Book Day 2006 to provide fast-paced, bite-sized books by bestselling writers for emergent readers, anyone who had lost the reading habit or simply wanted a short, fast read.
World Book Day, 6 March 2008, will see the launch of a brand-new range of Quick Reads books.
Department for Education and Skills (DFES)
Information and advice on all stages of education and learning.
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Provides information on the BBC's new campaign, RaW (Reading and Writing)


