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Working in consultation with carers, employers and service users, Skills for Care aims to modernise adult social care in England, by ensuring qualifications and standards continually adapt to meet the changing needs of people who use care services.

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Chartered Management Institute Represents approximately three million managers from all sectors, both public and private, and all levels of responsibility. http://www.managers.org.uk

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Textbooks to accompany BTEC courses

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Qualifications : BTEC Firsts & Nationals
BTEC Firsts and Nationals are applied and practical in approach and provide the essential skills and knowledge for those entering a range of occupations in the sector studied. BTEC First Diplomas provides a basis for students wishing to embark on further study at higher levels (such as BTEC National or NVQ) or a career in a specific skill area. BTEC Nationals focus on a specific occupational area. They provide skills and knowledge to enable progression onto BTEC HNDs, degrees or the workplace.A revised suite of BTEC Firsts and Nationals are now available for centres in the UK to follow. If you would like to know more about these new BTEC qualifications please contact your regional office.

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Qualifications : BTEC Firsts & Nationals : Performing Arts & Entertainment Industries : BTEC National Diploma : Dance or Drama or Technical Theatre
Dance & Drama or Technical Theatre

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A to Z of School Leadership & Management DfES's information tool for school managers providing short, succinct advice on best practice. http://www.dfes.gov.uk/a-z/home.html

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Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) Reports, both to the Secretary of State for Education and the public, on the quality of education and training received by adult learners and young people in England. http://www.ali.gov.uk

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Argus Clearinghouse Research library providing selective collection of topical guides. http://www.clearinghouse.net

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Barzone Run by biiCAREERS, the careers initiative of the British Institute of Innkeeping, this site provides details of careers in licensed retailing. http://www.barzone.co.uk

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BBC Learning Provides revision and study advice for students of all ages, lesson plans and help for teachers, and advice and guidance for parents. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning

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BBC Learning: Economics "...from articles written by leading academics to interactive games." http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/library/economics/index.shtml

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Biz/ed "...a unique business and economics service for students, teachers and lecturers." http://www.bized.co.uk

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) Supports the advancement and growth of professional counsellors and the counselling profession. http://www.bac.co.uk

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British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Represents social work and social workers in the UK, offering help, support and advice. http://www.basw.co.uk

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British Hospitality Association (BHA) Represents the hotel, restaurant and catering industry. http://www.bha-online.org.uk

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British Incoming Tour Operators Association (BITOA) Represents the commercial and political interests of incoming tour operators and suppliers to the British inbound tourism industry. http://www.bitoa.co.uk

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caterer.com Provides details of jobs in the hospitality industry, advice on how to write CVs and pass interviews, a salary check, and answers to questions from recruitment experts. http://www.caterer.com

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Council for Excellence in Management & Leadership Established to draw up a strategy for management and leadership development which would ensure that the UK has managers and leaders to match the best in the world. http://www.managementandleadershipcouncil.org

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Department for Education & Skills (DfES) Government department established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all. http://www.dfes.gov.uk

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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) New government department replacing the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF). http://www.defra.gov.uk

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Department of Health (DH) Covers the NHS, social care and public health. http://www.doh.gov.uk

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Employment NTO First all-sector National Training Organisation, formed by a merger between the Employment Occupational Standards Council and the Occupational Health and Safety Lead Board. http://www.empnto.co.uk

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European Agency for Safety & Health at Work Set up by the European Union in order to serve the information needs of people with an interest in occupational safety and health. http://www.europe.osha.eu.int

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Food Standards Agency (FSA) Set up to ensure that the food we eat is safe and to offer independent, balanced advice. http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk

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Guild of Complementary Practitioners (GCP) For qualified practitioners in complementary medicine. http://www.gcpnet.com

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Hairdressing & Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) Independent organisation, meeting the needs of both the hairdressing and beauty therapy industries. http://www.habia.org.uk

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Health Development Agency (HDA) Established to support and enhance national efforts to improve the health of people in England, with a particular focus on reducing health inequalities. http://www.hda-online.org.uk

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Healthwork UK, the Health Care National Training Organisation Set up to make sure that everyone working in the health services has a chance to learn, become competent and develop their career. http://www.healthwork.co.uk

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Heinemann Produces a wide range of educational books and other resources for schools and colleges. http://www.heinemann.co.uk

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Hodder Headline Publishers of books and related materials. http://www.madaboutbooks.com