Qualifications

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www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=10

www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

A searchable database of all accredited qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a detailed glossary (under "Help") and a list of useful links.

www.dfes.gov.uk/14-19/index.cfm?sid=3

A useful summary of qualifications for 14-19 year olds with lots of links to detailed information about them.

http://developments.edexcel.org.uk/nationals

A detailed site about new BTEC National qualifications which are available from September 2007

www.vocationallearning.org.uk/students/

An interactive site explaining about vocational qualifications including GCSEs and A Levels.

www.keyskills4u.com

Explains what key skills are and has practical exercises for individuals to do online.  Also includes lots of information for tutors.

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/index.htm

Information about individual qualifications and what the different levels mean.

http://yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas

This site explains about diplomas, new qualifications for 14 to 19-year-olds being introduced over the next few years offering a mix of classroom learning, creative thinking and hands-on experience.

There is more information about QUALIFICATIONS in E-Clips under General Information you will find leaflets called A Guide to Qualifications and National Vocational Qualifications - NVQs

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