Adult Literacies in
Scotland Project
This is the website of the Adult Literacies team at Communities Scotland,
tasked with implementing the recommendations of the Adult Literacy and Numeracy
in Scotland (2001) report.
The Big Plus
This is the website of the national campaign to raise awareness of and offer
support to adults who would like help with reading, writing or numbers across
Scotland.
Learning and Teaching Scotland
This is the website of the main organisation involved in the development and
support of the Scottish curriculum.
Learning Connections
Learning Connections is part of the Community Scotland's Community Regeneration
division. It is made up of three teams including one responsible adult
literacies.
Learn Direct Scotland
Learndirect is the national advice service for adult learners, providing
information on courses available and sources of funding. It also operates a
telephone helpline on 0800 100 900.
Learning Link Scotland
The website of Learning Link Scotland who support voluntary adult education
organisations through the provision of information, advice, training,
networking, and sharing of views and ideas.
Scottish Adult Learning Partnership (SALP)
SALP is a national partnership of adult learners and those who make provision
for them, and is responsible for the coordination of a number of campaigns in
Scotland, including Adult Learners' Week and Family Learning Week.
Scottish Book Trust
This is the website of Scotland's national agency for reading and writing. The
organisation is committed to the promotion of reading and books.
Adult Literacy and Numeracy Page - QCA Website
The adult literacy and numeracy section of the QCA (Qualification and
Curriculum Council) website gives an overview of the strategy on literacy and
numeracy in England.
Adults Learning Mathematics - A Research Forum
This is an international research forum bringing together researchers and
practitioners in adult mathematics/numeracy teaching and learning in order to
promote the learning of mathematics by adults.
Basic Skills
Agency
This is the website of the national development organisation for literacy and
numeracy in England and Wales.
Basic Skills Agency Resource Centre
This is a reference only collection of basic skills teaching materials for
adult and young people. Produced by the University of London Institute of
Education.
BBC Computer Tutor
This online guide from the BBC teaches you the basics on how to use computers.
BBC Learning
A comprehensive guide containing information about all aspects of learning,
from courses available in your area, to student finance.
BBC Skillswise (Numbers)
This site includes lots of helpful factsheets, quizzes and tests to help you
brush up on your numbers skills.
BBC Skillswise (Words)
This site includes lots of helpful factsheets, quizzes and tests to help you
brush up on your skills with words.
BBC RaW campaign
This site contains lots of useful tips and advice to help you take the first
steps towards improving your reading and writing.
Cool Reads
This website was set up by two teenagers as a site where you can access lots of
up to date reviews of and information about books available for those between 10
and 15 years old.
Count On
A National Grid for Learning site aimed at young people. Contains lots of fun
quizzes, tests and resources to make learning maths fun!
The British Dyslexia Association
The website of the national association which campaigns to promote a
dyslexia-friendly society. Contains lots of useful information about dyslexia
and where to get support.
National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust is a charity set up to improve literacy across the
UK. The site contains up to date information about various literacy campaigns
organised by the NLT such as their National Reading Campaign.
Research and
Practice in Adult Literacy
This organisation focuses on the role of literacy in adult life. The site
contains useful research updates, and general information about adult literacy.
The Maths Forum
Provides a selection of good sites to visit for information about adult
numeracy.
YouthLink Scotland
Youthlink Scotland is the national youth work agency for Scotland. It aims to
champion the role and value of the sector and challenge government to invest in
the development of accessible youth work opportunities.
