On this site you will be able to find out about the latest Skills for Families news and events, read case studies, find links to related organisations and share good practice.
Fathers Direct is the UK's national information centre for fatherhood. It exists to support the welfare of children by ther postive and active involvement of fathers and male carers in their lives. The site includes information on research and initiatives, ideas and activities for dads and a discussion forum
Trade Union Congress site which is designed to support and encourage union members to make the most of the learning opportunities that are on offer and improve skills.
This site has information about key literacy issues and sections about early years, parents and family literacy. Each area includes a news update, Government approaches, practical suggestions, initiatives, research, statistics and resources.
Wakefield's Skills for Families site is now live. It introduces Skills for Families in Wakefield, with an outline of the project so far, details of who to contact and how to get involved. It may give you ideas of how you can link up with other Skills for Families pilot areas. See Skills for Families website for other areas.
This site provides information on Derbyshire's literacy initiative, which is designed to assist tutors, and staff in literacy, language, numeracy and ESOL to keep up to date with developments in their areas.
This is a site for practioners teaching basic skills to adults, particularly new arrivals in the UK. On it you can find events, links and resources on the theme of citizenship to support programmes in literacy, numeracy and ESOL.
This is a national campaign promoted by Campaign for Learning. This year it runs from 11th to 17th October. The website provides you with information on how to organise your own event and where to find other events taking place.
