Educational Links

We have brought together links to educational websites you may find useful. Please note that we are not responsible for the content of any linked external internet site.

National College for School Leadership (NCSL)

The National College for School Leadership (NCSL) is responsible for developing excellent leadership in England's 23,000 state schools. We do this through professional development programmes, strategic initiatives, support and networking opportunities.

The College exists to serve the development needs of school leaders - from aspiring school leaders to experienced headteachers and from school business managers to leaders of extended schools.

NCSL is a government-funded non-departmental public body (NDPB). We receive formal notification of our targets and objectives through an annual remit letter from the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.

Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

UK government department with responsibilities for children's services, families, schools, 14-19 education and the Respect Taskforce.

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

We are a non-departmental public body funded by the government and accountable to a board that is appointed by the Secretary of State for education and skills.

QCA is the regulatory body that looks after what people are taught, how they are assessed and how they are recognised for what they have learnt.

Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT)

The SSAT aim to give practical support to the transformation of secondary education in England by building and enabling a world-class network of innovative high performing secondary schools in partnership with business and the wider community.

Visual Art Links

Artisancam

Artisancam is a free interactive website which introduces young people to the world of contemporary visual art.

Tate

Tate is a family of four art galleries housing the UK's collection of British art from 1500 and of international modern art.

The National Gallery

The National Gallery, London, houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world.

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery features portraits of the most famous people in British history.

The Saatchi Gallery

The Saatchi Gallery is specifically geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to see work at the cutting edge of contemporary art.