In October 2003, the Nuffield Foundation launched a three year independent review of 14-19 education and training. The Foundation has now extended this for a further three years until October 2009. The Nuffield Review is being carried out by a Directorate of Richard Pring and Geoff Hayward from the University of Oxford Department of Education, Ann Hodgson and Ken Spours from the Institute of Education, University of London, Jill Johnson from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Ewart Keep from SKOPE, based at Cardiff University and Gareth Rees from Cardiff University. The team brings to the Review extensive networks of research and development - the many schools and local education authorities associated with the Institute’s London Region Post-14 Network, the ESRC Research Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance (SKOPE), directed jointly by Oxford and Cardiff, the incomparable links between UCAS and schools and higher education institutions.

A report from the Office of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools - Progress File: an evaluation of demonstration projects in schools (Jan 02).

An interactive guide to help young people plan their learning, personal development and career.

An new site provided by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Intended for curriculum managers and teachers in schools and colleges. Includes sections for students, careers and personal advisers and employers.

Key Skills for Developing Employability - booklet produced by the QCA - available to download from this website in a PDF format.

The Post-16 Citizenship Website

Young people and staff involved in citizenship work can use this site to find out the latest news about post-16 citizenship. The site includes coverage of key citizenship issues and support for delivery with the opportunity to download free materials and resources and link to other useful sites. Download a brochure detailing the full range of services available from the Post-16 Citizenship Support Programme.

Over the coming months, QIA's Excellence Gateway will become the place for advice, information and support for those involved in post-16 learning and skills provision.

An independent national body providing research, evaluation and training services under contract and expert gateways to educational research in Scotland. SCRE are the national evaluators for the Progress File Demonstration Projects in England

The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (SFC) was formally established on 3 October 2005. The new Council creates a single body providing a strategic overview of tertiary education in Scotland and will secure a more coherent system of high-quality learning and research.

Shell LiveWIRE helps 16-30 year olds to start and develop their own business and hosts a national competition for new business start-ups. The Big Trip helps young people to find out about themselves and plan their next move in life.