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The following is a list of useful links to information and resources that will help you better understand the English education system and therefore more easily assimilate to the classroom environment in the UK.

Although you won’t be responsible for preparing and implementing the curriculum as a teaching assistant, the more familiar you are with it, the more able you will be to assist the teacher, facilitate the learning, and therefore the more valuable you will make yourself to schools.

For more general information please refer to our ‘FAQ’ section.

National Curriculum
www.nc.uk.net/home
A guide to the UK’s education system, including curriculum stages, subjects and schemes of work

Curriculum Online
www.curriculumonline.gov.uk
A collection of excellent resources pertaining to all areas of the National Curriculum.

Department for Children, Families and Schools (DCSF)
www.dfes.gov.uk
A comprehensive array of links to anything related to the UK National Curriculum.

The Office for Standards in Education
www.ofsted.gov.uk
OFSTED is the regulatory body that appraises UK schools. The site offers comprehensive information about every school in England.

Teachernet
www.teachernet.org.uk
A great site answering questions about teaching in the UK, especially about teachers from overseas.

UK Naric
www.naric.org.uk
Compares international qualifications from over 180 countries with those in the UK.

The following sites provide excellent resources specifically designed for the National Curriculum:

www.primaryresources.co.uk
www.teachingideas.co.uk
www.literacy.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/education
www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/schemes
www.channel4.com/learning
www.funbrain.com
www.coolmath.com
www.aplusmath.com

The following sites provide excellent information and resources specifically for teaching assistants:

www.learningsupport.co.uk
www.classroom-assistant.com
www.teaching-assistants.co.uk
www.classroomassistant.org.uk

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