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Riddingtons Limited Accountants
Accountancy, Taxation and Self Employment needs and advice
http://www.riddingtons.co.uk
Companies House
The main functions of Companies House are to:
A) Incorporate and dissolve limited companies;
B) Examine and store company information delivered under the Companies Act and related legislation; and
C) Make this information available to the public.
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/
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Nominet
http://www.nominet.org.uk/
We maintain the register of .uk domain names.
Use the website to search for available domain names to use.
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Help writing your CV
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www.scoot.co.uk
Whenever you want to find suppliers of products and services in your local area, look no further than Scoot. Unlike most search engines, they only give you relevant and up-to-date results. Many of the businesses listed include lots of useful information. You'll find facilities, opening times, payment methods, maps, directions, website links, photos, coupons and even videos.
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www.trainingreference.co.uk
Here you'll find news, articles and research on a variety of learning, training and development topics including management development, e-learning, team building, IT training and learning management systems.
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Internet Acronyms Dictionary
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The internet opens up a world of entertainment, opportunity and knowledge. To help your child to enjoy it all safely, the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) has developed the Click Clever, Click Safe code.
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Basic Skills Agency (BSA)
http://www.basic-skills.co.uk
The BSA is the national agency for basic skills in England and Wales and is supported by the Government. This site contains information about the Agency, along with basic skills news and events, and details of programmes on offer.
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Campaign for Learning (CfL)
http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk
CfL is a national charity. It was created to champion the causes of life long learning.
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Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
http://www.lsc.gov.uk
The LSC is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England.
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Life Long Learning Partnerships
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/llp
Learning Partnerships are now established throughout England to improve the planning and coherence of local post-16 learning. They are supporting action to widen participation in learning, increase attainment, improve standards and meet the skills challenge.
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National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE)
http://www.niace.org.uk
NIACE has a particular concern for widening access to learning opportunities and increasing participation among those groups currently under represented in education and training. It works in all fields of UK education and training.
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National Literacy Trust (NLT)
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk
NLT is an independent charity dedicated to building a literate nation.
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QIA Skills for Life Quality Initiative
http://www.sflqi.org.uk/index.htm
The Quality Improvement Agency for Lifelong Learning (QIA) Skills for Life Quality Initiative web site.
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Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
http://www.qca.org.uk
QCA works with others to maintain and develop the school curriculum and associated assessments, and to accredit and monitor qualifications in schools, colleges and at work.
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OLCI Construction Training
http://www.olci.info
Courses in Plumbing, GAS, Electrical, Tiling, Bricklaying Joinery, Painting & Decorating
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Quality Improvement Agency (QIA)
The QIA has been set up by the government to create a strong strategic focus on improving quality throughout the learning and skills sector. It is leading development of an integrated sector quality improvement strategy.
http://www.qia.org.uk
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Sector Skills Development Agency
The Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) funds, supports and champions the new UK-wide network of influential employer-led Sector Skills Councils (SSCs).
http://www.ssdauk.co.uk
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TALENT
This is a professional development site for teachers of adult literacy, ESOL and numeracy. This site is designed to support teacher training and the development of qualified language, literacy and numeracy teachers.
http://www.talent.ac.uk
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Unionlearn
Unionlearn aims to help unions to become learning organisations, with programmes for union reps and regional officers and strategic support for national officers.
http://www.unionlearn.org.uk
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University for Industry (Ufi)
Ufi is taking forward the Government’s vision of a ’University for Industry’, by stimulating and meeting demand for lifelong learning among businesses and individuals. Ufi aims to put individuals in a better position to get jobs, improve their career prospects and boost business competitiveness.
http://www.ufi.com/home/default.asp
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British Computer Society
BCS is the leading professional body for those working in IT. Our ECDL and typaz courses are both accredited by BCS.
http://www.bcs.org/
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Adult Learners' Gateway
A DfES web site providing links to advice on adult learning and information on government policy.
http://www.waytolearn.co.uk
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BBC Learning Zone
Information on BBC Two’s overnight record and play service, including WorkSkills@work - a four-hour series supporting the BBC@work campaign, which covers skills required in our working life such as literacy, numeracy and IT.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/work/workskills/wsu1.shtml
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BBC Skillswise
Skillswise is an interactive adult literacy and numeracy resource from the BBC for tutors and learners. It aims to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
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Learndirect
Learndirect courses are computer-based and staff are available to take you through your learning.
http://www.learndirect.co.uk
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NextStep
nextstep offers free and impartial information and advice on learning and work to all adults who are 20 years and over. The organisation is funded by the Learning and Skills Council, so there is no charge to the client.
http://www.nextstep.org.uk
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Testing Centre provider for MOS, MCAS, IC3,ACA certifications
If you are looking to become a testing centre for MOS, MCAS, IC3 and ACA certification, then please contact ATC Partners today.
www.ATC-Partners.co.uk
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MOS, MCAS, IC3,ACA
Certiport offers individuals current and relevant digital skills and credentials for the competitive global workforce. These solutions include the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®), Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft® Application Specialist (MCAS), Adobe® Certified Associate (ACA), and iCritical Thinking™
www.certiport.com
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AQA
Offers a range of qualifications and services, including GCSE, GCE, GNVQ, VCE and Entry Level, which are studied by over three quarters of a million students in centres across the country.
http://www.aqa.org.uk
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City and Guilds
A provider of vocational qualifications in the UK. Its qualifications assess skills that are of practical value in the workplace. It has over 400 qualifications to choose from.
http://www.basic-skills.org.uk
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Edexcel
The UK’s largest awarding body to offer a range of both general and specialist qualifications, including GCEs, GCSEs and BTEC qualifications, as well as NVQs, GNVQs and key skills.
http://www.edexcel.org.uk
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EDI
Educational Development International plc is a leading provider of vocational qualifications and online assessment solutions.
http://www.ediplc.com
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NCFE
An awarding body operating throughout the UK offering qualifications from pre-entry level up to and including level 4. NCFE qualifications, schemes and awards are offered by colleges, private training providers, adult education centres, community groups, schools and businesses.
http://www.ncfe.org.uk
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OCNW
An awarding body that accredits learning and awards certificates to students who successfully complete their studies.
http://www.ocnw.com
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OCR
A provider of a flexible range of qualifications that recognise the achievements of learners. More than 13,000 Centres in the UK offer OCR Qualifications.
http://www.ocr.org.uk
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Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)
One of the UK’s leading awarding bodies, providing a wide range of qualifications which recognise the achievements of learners in all phases of life and work.
http://www.ocr.org.uk
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QCA
From September 2001 national qualifications in adult literacy and numeracy became available for the first time. The accreditation of these qualifications gives assurance to users that they are based on the national standards ensuring consistency in terms of level, demand, content and outcomes.
http://www.qca.org.uk
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Department for Education and Skills
The Government department responsible for lifelong learning. This site provides information about Government initiatives, Ministerial responsibility within the Department as well as publications, speeches and press releases.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk
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Jobcentre Plus
With nearly half a million jobs online, Jobcentre Plus helps jobseekers and employers get the most out of the employment market.
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
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New Deal
This is a key part of the Government’s Welfare to Work strategy. It gives New Deal jobseekers aged 18-24, 25 plus, 50 plus and those with disabilities a real chance to develop their potential, gain skills and experience and find work.
http://www.newdeal.gov.uk
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Offenders' Learning and Skills Unit (OLSU)
This site is for those involved in delivering or planning prison education and training as well as for those who have an interest in current and planned provision.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/prisonerlearning
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Read Write Plus
The homepage of the Adult Basic Skills Strategy Unit, which leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the national strategy to improve levels of adult literacy and numeracy in England.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus
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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
http://www2.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/
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Career Development Loans
Career Development Loans are operated by the Department for Education and Skills in partnership with four high street banks. They can be used to gain new qualifications or open the door to a whole new career.
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/cdl
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European Social Fund
The site provides information on The European Social Fund - a source of funding for activities to develop employability and human resources.
http://www.esf.gov.uk
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Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for all post-16 education and training and brings together Training and Enterprise Councils and Further Education Funding Council. There are 47 local Learning and Skills Councils across England.
http://www.lsc.gov.uk
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Money to Learn
DfES web site providing advice on financial help for adults in further and higher education.
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/moneytolearn
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New Opportunities Fund
The New Opportunities Fund was created to award Lottery grants to health, education and environment projects throughout the UK.
http://www.nof.org.uk
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FaceBook
Facebook is a social networking website launched on February 4, 2004. The free-access website is privately owned and operated by Facebook, Inc. Users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people. People can also add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profile to notify friends about themselves. The website's name refers to the paper facebooks depicting members of a campus community that some US colleges and preparatory schools give to incoming students, faculty, and staff as a way to get to know other people on campus.
http://www.facebook.com/
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My Space
MySpace is a social networking website and has tools that allow people to upload pictures, videos, links to other websites and even music. Once a person creates his MySpace page, he has the option of adding friends, or other people with pages. Through various search engines within MySpace, a person can find friends and ask for an invite. If a friend accepts the invitation, a picture (chosen by the user) shows up on the other friend's "Friend List," which is on the front page.
http://www.myspace.com/
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Twitter
http://twitter.com/
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Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s also offer home delivery services
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/index.jsp
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Tesco
Tesco’s also offer home delivery services
http://www.tesco.com/
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Asda
Asda’s also offer home delivery services
http://www.asda.co.uk/corp/home.html
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Morrisons
http://www.morrisons.co.uk/
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Waitrose
http://www.ocado.com/webshop/startWebshop.do
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Co-Op
http://www.co-operative.coop/
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Iceland
http://www.iceland.co.uk/
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Amazon
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American-based multinational electronic commerce company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it is America's largest online retailer, with nearly three times the Internet sales revenue of the runner up, Staples, Inc., as of January 2010.
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com, Inc. in 1994 and launched it online in 1995. It started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified to product lines of VHS, DVD, music CDs and MP3s, computer software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and so on. Amazon has established separate websites in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, and China. It also provides international shipping to certain countries for some of its products.
On January 15, 2009, a survey published by Verdict Research found that Amazon was the UK's favorite music and video retailer, and came third in overall retail rankings.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/
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GoCompare
Beat the credit crunch, save time and money with Go Compare!
www.gocompare.com
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MoneySupermarket
We Have a Huge Range of Products to Help Save You Time and Money!
www.moneysupermarket.com
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Confused
Compare up to 89 companies in the UK to find the cheapest deal
www.confused.com
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Stanhill Farm
Based in Dartford Kent supply home grown produce from the onsite farm shop, Pick your own fruit and veg and online shop with home deliveries.
http://www.stanhillfarm.co.uk/
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