Publications

All publications are available to order or download from this section until 31st March 2008. From June, you will be able to access the materials for download only from http://excellence.qia.org.uk

To help you decide which publications are most suitable for you and your centre, we have categorised them into groups and by clicking on the corresponding links you can view similar publications in that range and order multiple copies direct.

Management guides

Our range of management publications offer practical advice and support for key skills managers and co-ordinators who have been given the responsibility for leading key skills.

New to key skills

These guides offer a great introduction to key skills and skills for life and are ideally suited to teachers who have started teaching key skills.

Teaching and Learning Guides

These guides provide practical advice and guidance to practitioners delivering key skills.

CD-ROMs - DVDs

We offer a comprehensive selection of key skills resources which include key skills practice tests available on CD-ROM format for accessible learning.

To access the vocational teaching and learning resources or workbooks go to the Teaching and Learning Resources section.

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Skills at Key Stage 4Publication
Skills are a central focus of curriculum training reform at Key Stages 3 and 4. This guide is designed primarily for subject leaders and teachers working with the 14 - 16 age group in schools who are, or will be responsible for planning and delivering the Key Stage 4 curriculum in the next few years. The guide provides an introduction to the 'skills agenda', including descriptions of initiatives that can support skills development at Key Stage 4, and case studies of schools that have successfully engaged with the 'skills agenda'.
www.keyskillssupport.net/search/Resource-27627.aspx


Effective practice in teaching and learning: Application of NumberPublication
This guide will help practitioners to support learners working towards key skills Application of Number at Levels 1 to 3. The guide explains the key skill and the assessment process for Application of Number, and provides ideas for teaching and supporting learners. It has been written so that it will be useful to both new and experienced practitioners, working in any context, with the full range of learners. Application of Number can be delivered in a range of contexts, including: schools, colleges, work-based learning, the secure estate, and other contexts, including Adult and Community Learning.
www.keyskillssupport.net/search/Resource-27623.aspx


KSSP News March 2008Publication
This final edition of KSSP News rightly celebrates the achievements of the Key Skills Support Programme over the past nine years.
www.keyskillssupport.net/search/Resource-27626.aspx


KSSP News December 2007Publication
This issue of KSSP News includes a discussion on learning through reflection, looks at three good cases of good practice and talks about the support for the transition from key skills to functional skills.
www.keyskillssupport.net/search/Resource-27284.aspx


Good Practice Guide: Leading from the middle: Addendum - Managing the transition: a guide for senior managersPublication
This is an addendum for the publication Good Practice Guide: Leading from the Middle which is aimed at middle managers in schools, colleges and other settings who have been given the responsibility for leading the transition from key skills to functional skills over the coming years. The addendum is intended to alert them to the need to plan for the transition to functional skills and to support middle managers in leading the change.
www.keyskillssupport.net/search/Resource-26895.aspx

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• Newsletters
  Archive of recent newsletters from the KSSP.