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General Education Links
 Basic Skills Agency
We have a long history of campaigning for priority to be given to raising standards of basic skills. This means that our expertise and experience are widely recognised.
BBC Schools
BBC Schools is a service for children, parents and teachers at home and at school - fun and easy to use curriculum based learning resources.
Becta - The British Educational Communications and Technology Agency
Becta replaces the National Grid for Learning and supports all four UK education departments in their strategic Information Communication Technology (ICT) developments.
Canllaw Online
Canllaw Online Cyf is a not for profit organisation and a registered charity established to develop and support information services for young people, offering a number of bilingual services linked to information distribution through a series of unique initiatives, to both young people and information providers for young people.
Caia Park Partnership Ltd
We are a Community Development Organisation, a Registered Company limited by guarantee and a Registered Charity. We operate in the geographical area covered by the Caia Park Community Council area, in the County Borough of Wrexham. Our aim is to deliver a local needs led service to people in the Caia Park area of Wrexham. Caia Park is a "People First" Organisation.
Council for Education in World Citizenship (CEWC) - Cymru
CEWC-Cymru is an educational charity working with young people to promote understanding of the contemporary world. It provides support for local, national and global citizenship education in Wales.
Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills
The Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills contributes to the Welsh Assembly Government's vision of better public services set out in 'Making the Connections'.
Education & Skills on the Welsh Assembly Government website
From here you will be able to find out about education in Wales.
Estyn - Welsh School Inspection Body
Estyn is the office of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales. Our aim to raise standards and quality of education and training in Wales through inspection and advice, in support of the vision and strategic direction set out by the Welsh Assembly Government.
General Teaching Council for Wales
The General Teaching Council for Wales is the statutory, self-regulating professional body for teachers in Wales. It seeks to raise the status of teaching by maintaining and promoting the highest standards of professional practice and conduct in the interests of teachers, pupils and the general public.
Individual Learning Accounts Wales (ILA Wales)
ILA Wales are a brilliant way of helping people pay for the learning they need to get on.
Revision World
Revision World is a free easy to use online revision service for GCSE and A Level students who are revising for exams.
Teachernet
A website that aims to help education professionals get to the information they need quickly and easily.
The Prince's Trust
We're a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, we help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives. We focus our efforts on those who've struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.
Funding
 Student Finance Wales
This site provides online services and information for those in Wales interested in the financial help available to students in higher education.
 Student Finance Information - via DirectGov
On these pages you will find information about help available for students in and from England.
Studying in Wales: Apply for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) or - Assembly Learning Grant (ALG (FE)) via Student Finance Wales
If you are continuing your studies in Wales, request an application form from Student Finance Wales, if you think you may be entitled to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) or Assembly Learning Grant (ALG [FE]) to help fund post-16 education.
Studying in England: Apply for Education Maintenance Allowance - via Directgov
If you are continuing your studies in England, request an application form from Direct Gov, if you think you may be entitled to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) to help fund post-16 education.
Healthy Schools Scheme
Health eSchool
health.e.school is a health promotion web-site for anyone who wants their school or nursery to be a happy and healthy place. The site is divided into sections so that it's easy to find the activities and information most relevant to you.
Sex Education
Galaxy-H website
Galaxy-H is aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, aged 7-11 years, and covers the main areas of personal, social and health education (PSHE) and citizenship set out in the National Curriculum, the framework for PSHE and citizenship and the National Healthy School Standard.
National Children's Bureau (NCB)
NCB promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives. NCB advocates the participation of children and young people in all matters affecting them. NCB challenges disadvantage in childhood.
Citizenship: For Teachers / Educators
National Grid for Learning (NGfL) Cymru
NGfL Cymru provides both online teaching and learning materials and a network of links to selected websites which offer high quality content and information relevant to your needs.
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) is committed to building a world-class education and training framework that meets the changing needs of individuals, business and society. We lead developments in curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications.
The Standards Site
Website offering information on raising standards in Education.
Citizen Foundation Website
The Citizenship Foundation aims to empower individuals to engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy and society. We focus particularly on developing young people's citizenship skills, knowledge and understanding.
Institute for Citizenship
The Institute for Citizenship is an independent charitable trust. Our aim is to promote informed, active citizenship and greater participation in democracy and society through a combination of community projects, research, education and discussion and debate.
Institute for Citizenship - Schools Question Time Challenge 2005/2006
The Schools Question Time Challenge is to run for a third time, in the coming academic year 2005-6, and schools can now register to take part.
Schools Question Time is the final product of a far wider education initiative with the goal of helping schools nationwide by supporting the citizenship curriculum, helping improve students' public speaking and listening skills, and engaging young people in society and politics.
Schools Councils UK
School Councils UK has been helping schools to develop into caring communities, working with teachers and pupils in primary, secondary and special schools for more than ten years. School Councils UK, which is supported by the DfES and accredited as a TA Headlamp Trainer, also works in partnership with local education authorities.
The Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education (SAPERE)
This Web Site is intended as a guide to Philosophy for Children in the UK. It has been created by SAPERE - a small charity whose members are interested in the role of philosophical enquiry in education both as a model of rigorous thinking and as a celebration of wonder and open-mindedness.
The Institute for Global Ethics (IGE)
IGE UK Trust became a registered UK charity in 1995, and has as its vision "a world where shared moral values shape relationships, determine decisions, and guide actions for every individual, institution, and nation".
Citizenship Education for the UK National Curriculum
The education unit at Charter88, has produced a range of educational materials to encourage and develop understanding of the political institutions in the United Kingdom and how they work.
Citizenship: For KS 3 and 4
Common Purpose
Common Purpose runs educational programmes and activities for leaders of all ages, sectors and backgrounds. Common Purpose helps people in leadership and decision-making positions to be more effective: in their own organisations, in the community and in society as a whole.
Schools and Colleges / Higher Education
 Acton Park Junior School
Acton Park Junior School is located in Wrexham, for ages 7-11.
Barkers Lane Primary School
Barker's Lane School is situated on the outskirts of Wrexham and was completely remodeled over the period of November 2002 to September 2003.
Coleg Llysfasi
Coleg Llysfasi is based on two main campuses in North Wales. The Llysfasi site is situated near the attractive market town of Ruthin, and Wrexham Training is situated on Ruabon Road. Holding a deserved reputation as a centre of expertise in the field of Agricultural Studies for over 80 years, we also offer a wide range of full time, part time and work-based courses.
Darland High School
Darland is a learning, caring, active, and orderly community.The school aims to develop to the full the intellectual and social resources of all pupils so that they may have an awareness of their responsibilities to society at large, and a richer understanding of that society and what it can offer them. All activities inside and outside the classroom are devoted to achieving these ends.
Eyton Controlled
Eyton School is situated in a rural location about three miles from Wrexham centre. The children come from a variety of villages from around the Wrexham area. The school prides itself on excellent standards and pupil behaviour.
Johnstown Infant School
Johnstown Infant School is situated at the bottom of Nant Parc Estate. There are currently about 140 pupils on role. The school has recently been re- modeled with two new classrooms and an Early Years Unit.
Madras Aided
Madras VA School is a Church in Wales school situated on the outskirts of the village of Penley approximately 8 miles to the east of Wrexham in North Wales close to the Shropshire/ Wrexham border.
The Maelor School
The Maelor School is located in the village of Penley, approximately 10 miles from Wrexham. This is the the official website for the Maelorschool, keeping all parents and pupils up to date with current goings on as well as providing a resource for school letters that may have gone astray.
NEWI - North East Wales Institute of Higher Education
As a member of the University of Wales, the North East Wales Institute of Higher Education is rapidly developing into the major provider of university education in North Wales. It is a student centred organisation providing high quality teaching and is very proud of its strong links with the local communities. It has been highly praised for its commitment to opening up higher education to everyone and frequently appears at the top of league tables demonstrating its success in this area.
St Peter's Controlled
St. Peter's Church in Wales Primary School, Wrexham, combines the traditions and expectations of a good standard of education, behaviour and self-discipline, with the latest curricular developments together with the development of skills and characteristics which will be needed in the future.
Yale College of Further Education
Situated in the heart of Wrexham town centre, Yale College is a tertiary college with approximately 3,000 full-time and 8,000 part-time students. There are two campuses, one on Grove Park Road in the centre of Wrexham and another half a mile away on Bersham Road where the Engineering and Construction courses take place. The College also has some 13 outreach centres, many based in local schools, which have programmes of day-time and evening courses.
Ysgol Bodhyfryd CP
Mae'r ysgol wedi ei lleoli yn 'Hightown' yn Wrecsam, wrth ymyl y 'baracs' milwrol.
Ysgol Clywedog
Ysgol Clywedog's ethos is firmly based on respect; respect for oneself, each other, learning and the environment.
Ysgol Cynddelw CP
Information about Ysgol Cynddelw CP.
Ysgol Hooson CP
Mae Ysgol I. D. Hooson wedi ei lleoli yn Rhosllanerchrugog (Y pentref gorau yn y byd)
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd
Information about Ysgol Morgan Llwyd.
Ysgol Rhiwabon High School
We are a comprehensive school, catering for 11-18 year olds, situated in Wrexham, North Wales, U.K.
Ysgol Sant Dunawd
Bangor on Dee is a village situated about 5 miles from Wrexham. The school, Ysgol Sant Dunawd is very much a part of the local community and the children are taught in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Department of Lifelong Learning
The Department of Lifelong Learning, at the University of Wales Bangor, provides high quality and flexible educational opportunities across North Wales - from National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to Masters level study.
 Open University (OU) in Wales
The Open University is one of the largest providers of part-time higher education in the UK. In almost every subject area, more people choose to study part-time with the OU than with any other university.
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