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Education and lifelong learning

Scottish Credits and Qualifications Framework - helps learners and providers of learning to understand how the different learning programmes available in Scotland relate to each other

Scottish Further Education Unit - the key development agency for Scotland’s colleges

The University for Industry - the organisation responsible for learndirect services in England and Wales

HM Inspectorate of Education - aims to promote improvements in standards, quality and attainment in Scottish education through first-hand, independent evaluation.

Campaign for Learning - working for an inclusive society in which learning is understood, valued and accessible to everyone 

Workers' Educational Association Scotland - provides adults with access to organised learning that develops intellectual understanding and social or collective responsibility

Learning and Teaching Scotland - helps to review, assess and support developments in learning and education, including the use of information and communications technology (ICT)

Scottish Qualifications Authority- the national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment, and certification of qualifications other than degrees

Student Awards Agency for Scotland- deals with support for eligible Scottish domiciled students on courses of higher education throughout the United Kingdom

The Association of Scottish Colleges- the policy and representative voice of Scotland's further education colleges. Includes contact details for all Scottish colleges

Universities Scotland - exists to provide services to its members and to represent, promote and campaign for the Scottish higher education sector

The Scottish Adult Learning Partnership- a voluntary organisation established to support and encourage people who do not traditionally participate within the education system

Government sites

The Scottish Government
 - official website of The Scottish Executive, the devolved government for
Scotland

The Scottish Parliament - how the Scottish Parliament is structured and how it works

The Scottish Government's Skills Strategy - The Scottish Government's strategy document for lifelong learning

Public bodies

Careers Scotland - provides careers information, advice and guidance to Scots of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances

Communities Scotland
 - a Scottish Executive agency that aims to work with others to ensure decent housing and strong communities across Scotland

Scottish Enterprise - Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive, to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed

Highlands and Islands Enterprise Network - aims to help create a strong, diverse and sustainable economy where quality of life is matched by quality of opportunity