Useful Links
A list of useful National organisations, with contact details and a brief description of what the organisation does.
We hope you find this page useful and informative.
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
The Department for Children, Schools and Families` Public Enquiry Unit helps you find out things you want to know about education and skills matters.
DCSF Questions: 0870 000 2288
DCSF Publications: 0845 602 2260
TeacherNet is the first-choice portal for people who work in schools. It brings together the very best in education resources and information. The site is supported by the DCSF and partner organisations. It is targeted at teachers, heads, LAs, teaching assistants, support staff, supply teachers, overseas teachers, trainee teachers, SEN teachers and bursars.
Info Line: 0870 000 2288
Student Support Services answer general questions for people considering teaching as a career or who are already teaching. The advice line offers information on completing application forms, grants available.
General Enquires: (DCSF): 0870 0002288
Specific Advice: 0845 6020583 (10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday)
Training and Development Agency for Schools
For information about teaching and the routes into teaching, contact the Teaching Information Line.
TDA Publications: 0845 606 0323
TDA Info Line: 0845 6000 991
Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR)
At the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) applications are registered for entry to Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses. The GTTR act on behalf of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers, which offer teacher training in England and Wales, and all Scottish Teaching Education Institutions (TEIs), except the University of Paisley, which handles its own applications.
All applications are now made online at the Graduate Teacher Training Registry website. If you have exceptional circumstances, please phone Customer Services on 0871 468 0469
Learndirect is a network of online learning and information services. It's a government-sponsored initiative in flexible learning, intended to make possible the vision of a 'learning society' where everyone can learn and upgrade their skills throughout life.
Information Line: 0800 100 900
Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS)
An increasing number of careers and professions are no-go areas without a higher education (HE) qualification. Our role at the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), is to help you achieve your goal.
General Enquiries: 01242 2224444
The Open University is the UK's largest university, with over 200,000 students and customers. The OU represents 22% of all part-time higher education students in the UK. The university is ranked amongst the top UK universities for the quality of its teaching. Of the 23 subjects assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency, 17 have been placed in the top 'Excellent' category.
General Enquiries: 01908 653231
The General Teaching Council for England (GTCE)
The General Teaching Council for England, as the professional body for teaching, provides an opportunity for teachers to shape the development of professional practice and policy, and to maintain and set professional standards.
General Enquiries: 0870 001 0308