The General Teaching Council lists links to third-party websites, but does not endorse them or guarantee their authenticity or accuracy.
Association for Physical Education
Reviewed
February 2007
www.afpe.org.uk
Description:
The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is committed to being the UK representative organisation of choice for people and agencies delivering or supporting the delivery of physical education in schools and in the wider community.
Review:
The website gives a good overview of news, events and latest information about physical education in schools.
Navigation:
A functional site with good information about physical education in schools and in the wider community.
Target Audience:
Physical Education teachers
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Association for Language Learning
Reviewed
February 2007
www.all-languages.org.uk
Description:
The Association for Language Learning (ALL) is the major subject association for those involved in teaching all foreign languages at all levels.
Review:
A well organised site giving information about Language teaching in schools and up to date news about events, issues and publications.
Navigation:
Good, clear navigation.
Target Audience:
Language teachers
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Association for Science Education
Reviewed
September 2004
www.ase.org.uk
Description:
ASE promotes, supports and develops science education from primary through to tertiary levels.
Review:
The ASE website includes conference and membership details, discussion groups, teachers’ resources, links for science, plus links to UK and international professional bodies. A section on the association’s publications has some sample journal articles for downloading. Plus there’s a useful guide to putting the ‘spark’ intro science lessons that features some useful teaching tips.
Navigation:
Cluttered homepage, but clearly organised categories.
Target Audience:
Science teachers.
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Association for Teachers of Mathematics
Reviewed
September 2004
www.atm.org.uk
Description:
Established in 1950, the Association encourages the development of mathematics education in the UK.
Review:
The ATM website provides details of courses, conferences, and membership information including local branches. There is a catalogue of teaching materials for the whole school age range, plus downloadable articles in the resource section. Users are encouraged to contribute their views on maths teaching.
Navigation:
A well-organised site that's easy to navigate.
Target Audience:
Maths teachers.
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Economics and Business Studies Association (EBEA)
Reviewed
September 2004
www.ebea.org.uk/ebea
Description:
EBEA represents teachers and lecturers of economics, business studies and related subjects.
Review:
The website site outlines the work of the Association, and provides teaching support through links to subject portals and discussion groups. The website offers specific advice to teachers wishing to make links with local businesses, plus there are some good ideas on developing students’ coursework skills.
Navigation:
Easy to navigate and clearly organised.
Target Audience:
Business studies teachers.
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Geographical Association
Reviewed
September 2004
www.geography.org.uk
Description:
The GA is an independent organisation existing to further the study of geography.
Review:
The GA website provides information about the organisation, on how to become a member, and gives details of events and study tours currently taking place. An online shop has resources for Key Stages 1 - 4 and post-16, and there are some interesting projects taking place at a national level that teachers might like to incorporate into their teaching.
Navigation:
Clearly structured with easy navigation.
Target Audience:
Geography teachers.
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Historical Association
Reviewed
September 2004
194.93.140.245/home.htm
Description:
The Association aims to further the study and teaching of history at all levels.
Review:
Read information here on the Association’s services and publications, with details on how to join and the latest conferences for teachers. Although no resources are available on the website, there are some useful links pages, categorised into primary, secondary, higher and lifelong learning.
Navigation:
Basic website.
Target Audience:
History teachers.
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Mathematical Association
Reviewed
September 2004
www.m-a.org.uk
Description:
The Mathematical Association, formed in 1871, exists to bring about improvements in the teaching of mathematics and its applications.
Review:
The website features excellent materials on a whole variety of topics, from teaching Maths with ICT, to helping gifted and talented pupils realise their ambitions. Included on the website are details of the Association’s numerous publications and periodicals, as well as ideas for professional development.
Navigation:
A basic site with easy navigation.
Target Audience:
Maths teachers.
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National Association of Advisers and Inspectors in Design and Technology
Reviewed
September 2004
www.naaidt.org.uk
Description:
NAAIDT provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas on key aspects of design and technology teaching.
Review:
An impressive website which offers the Association’s view on all sorts of issues. The highlight of this website is the curriculum resource section. It comprises of a project exchange where ideas for D&T projects and activities are shared by teachers. There’s also a portfolio of assessed course and exam work, and a CADCAM gallery.
Navigation:
Clearly structured with easy navigation.
Target Audience:
Advisers, inspectors and design and technology teachers.
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National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE)
Reviewed
17/02/05
www.nate.org.uk
Description:
NATE shares good practice in the teaching of English from pre-school to university.
Review:
Excellent material on offer here which will be hugely beneficial for teachers of English, drama or even citizenship. The site offers links to relevant news articles, as well as an interesting ‘issues’ section that compares exam board specifications for GCSE English and English Literature. There’s also detailed information about the Becta ICT in English initiative.
Navigation:
Clearly structured.
Target Audience:
English teachers, drama teachers.
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Personal, Social and Health education (PSHE)
Reviewed
February 2007
www.pshe-association.org.uk
Description:
The key purpose of the PSHE Subject Association is to raise the status, quality and impact of PSHE
Review:
The website gives a comprehensive overview of personal, social and health education in schools, and details of resources, news and local support on offer.
Navigation:
A well organised site with clear navigation.
Target Audience:
PSHE teachers.
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RE Today Online
Reviewed
September 2004
www.retoday.org.uk
Description:
Devised by the charity Christian Education, this website supports teaching of the world’s major faiths.
Review:
Teachers of religious education will discover good resources here, including downloadable classroom resources, pictures and interviews with children representing key religious faiths. There are also ideas on supporting gifted and talented pupils, as well as full details of the very latest INSET courses on offer to teachers.
Navigation:
Excellent navigation.
Target Audience:
RE teachers.
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