| Living
in the UK |
| Website
|
Organisation |
Description |
http://www.visitbritain.com
|
British
Tourist Authority |
This covers England, Scotland
& Wales in depth |
| http://www.visitscotland.com
|
Scottish Tourist Board |
Where to go
and what to see in Scotland |
| http://www.scot-borders.co.uk |
Scottish
Borders Tourist Board |
A comprehensive guide to the Scottish Borders |
| http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk |
Scottish
Executive Education Department |
Discover Scotland's deep and varied history |
| http://www.visitwales.com |
Wales Tourist
Board |
A guide to
visiting Wales |
| http://www.discovernorthernireland.com |
Northern
Ireland Tourist Board |
A complete
insight into what to do and see in Northern Ireland |
| http://www.holiday-ireland.com |
Holiday
Ireland |
Discover both
Northern & Southern Ireland |
| http://www.ireland.travel.ie
|
Irish Tourist
Board |
An in-depth
guide of where to stay and what to do in Ireland |
| http://www.tourism.wales.gov.uk |
Welsh Tourist
Board |
Information
and ideas for those planning a visit to Wales |
| http://www.travelengland.org.uk |
Regional
Tourist Boards of England |
Mini break
ideas around the UK |
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| North East |
| http://www.visitnorthumbria.com |
Northumbria
Tourist Board |
Where to go
and visit in Northumberland |
| http://www.visitnewcastle.co.uk |
Newcastle Tourist Information
Centre |
An informative
guide to the best sights and attractions of Newcastle |
| http://www.newcastle.gov.uk |
Newcastle
City Council Comprehensive guide to life in Newcastle |
|
| http://www.sunderland.com |
|
Where to go
and what to see |
| http://www.countydurham.com |
|
Visitor information,
detailing places of interest in Durham |
| http://www.gateshead.gov.uk |
Gateshead
Council |
Detailed guide
to services offered by Gateshead Council |
| http://www.gateshead_quays.com |
Gateshead
Council |
Description
of the transformed Gateshead Quay |
| http://www.culture2008.com |
Newcastle/Gateshead
Initiative |
A comprehensive
insight to the bid for European Capital of Culture 2008 for Newcastle
and Gateshead |
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| Travelling around
the UK |
| Website
|
Organisation |
Description |
http://www.rail.co.uk |
UK railways
|
Guide to timetables
& travel information |
| http://www.streetmap.co.uk |
Ordnance
Survey |
Address searching
facilities across the UK |
| http://www.uktravel.com
|
UK travel |
A guide to
accommodation in the UK |
| http://www.nationalexpress.co.uk |
National
Express |
A guide to
bus/coach services in the UK |
| http://www.railtrack.co.uk
|
Railtrack |
Guide to travel
by train |
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| London |
| Website
|
Organisation |
Description |
| http://www.timeout.com |
The Time
Out guide |
A comprehensive
city guide to accommodation, entertainment & general advice |
| http://www.Londontransport.co.uk |
London
Transport |
Travel around
London |
| http://www.aussieinlondon.com |
Aussie in London |
In depth guide
to finding work/accommodation & living in London |
| http://www.london.gov.uk |
London
Tourism Action Group |
Guide to current
affairs in London |
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| Education |
| Website
|
Organisation |
Description |
| Curriculum |
| http://www.dfes.gov.uk |
Department
for Education and Skills |
Information
about OFSTED, education & skills reports, statistics |
| http://www.gtce.gov.uk |
General
Teaching Council |
|
| http://www.ofsted.gov.uk |
OFSTED |
Inspections
of quality & standards in Education. School search engines where
you can check schools performance |
| http://www.teachers.org.uk |
National
Union of Teachers |
The Union leads
the profession always campaigning for improvements in education |
| http://www.nasuwt.org.uk |
NAS/UQWT |
One of largest
teachers' unions which covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern
Ireland |
| http://www.qca.org.uk |
Qualifications
and Curriculum Authority |
Information
about standards in education, training and National Curriculum |
| http://www.canteach.gov.uk
|
Teacher
Training Agency |
Details about
teaching as a career, training and opportunities |
| http://www.tuc.org.uk |
Trade Union Congress (TUC) |
Guidelines
for what the Union offers, work rights of the worker and what the
TUC does |
| Resources |
| http://www.readinglady.com |
Reading Lady |
Interactive
guide to literary workshops |
| http://www.teachingideas.co.uk |
Teaching
Ideas |
Designed for
primary aged children (age 5-11) |
| http://www.justforteachers.co.uk |
Just for
Teachers |
Helpful site
with guides to useful books & resources |
| http://www.educate.org.uk |
Schools
Net |
Good general
site with plenty of printable worksheets |
| Teachers
Library |
To enable teachers
to share their resources, by posting ideas on the chat room |
| Teachersnet
|
Provides easy
access to the full range of relevant government information and services |
| http://www.byteachers.org.uk |
Association
of Teachers websites |
Useful guide
written by teachers for teachers, user friendly |
| http://www.primaryresources.co.uk |
Primary
Resources |
Excellent printable
worksheets covering all areas with a strong focus on literacy |
| http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt |
Univesity
of Exeter |
Suited for
older levels but has printable 100 squares etc and is worth a look.
Includes a mental and oral activities section suitable for the first
part of the numeracy hour |
| http://www.sotonweb.com/resourcesforteachers.htm |
Easyspace
Ltd |
Free downloadable
weekly literacy plans using popular titles such as Where the Wild
Things are and Elmer |
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| Accommodation |
| http://www.yha.org.uk |
Youth Hostel
Association |
Description
of youth hostels throughout the UK |
| http://www.hostels.com |
Hostels |
Worldwide site
detailing places to stay globally |
| http://www.backpackers.co.uk |
Hostels
and budget accommodation |
Excellent for
those on a budget, cheaper accommodation |
| http://www.smoothhound.co.uk |
Hotels
|
Hotel and guest
house directory |
| http://www.rac.co.uk/hotels |
Guide to hotels
in the UK |
| http://www.theaa.co.uk/hotels |
Comprehensive
list of where to stay |
| http://www.fish4homes.co.uk |
Fish4 |
Ideal for
those looking for rent/buy in the UK |
| http://www.fish4lettings.co.uk
|
| http://www.southerncross.co.uk/ |
TNT Magazine |
Excellent general
site |
| http://www.loot.com |
Loot |
Buying and
selling site, can book flights and get a flat etc |
| http://www.londonpropertyguide.co.uk |
London
Property Guide |
Good site to find somewhere to live |
| http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk
|
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Good site for those planning a camping trip - where best to stay,
how much etc
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