useful links
Most of the following websites are useful to anyone interested in youth and community issues.
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport
This site will be of interest to students, parents and advisers
and relates to England and Wales. It contains all the information
you need on Government funding for higher education and for adult
learners.
www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk
This site is for English and Welsh students who want to apply for
financial support for higher education. The service is managed by
the Student Loans Company in partnership with Local Education Authorities
and the Department for Education and Skills.
www.slc.co.uk
This is the website of the Student Loans Company. Here you can access
information about student loans for higher education courses.
www.nusonline.co.uk
This is the website of the National Union of Students. It contains
a large amount of information relevant to students, including details
on housing, finance, disability and campaigns.
www.support4learning.org.uk
This site contains a vast array of information useful to students
and is updated regularly. It includes information on financial support,
choosing a job and study skills.
www.learndirect.co.uk
Through this website you can access the learndirect database which
contains details of over 700,000 learning opportunities and possible
sources of funding.
www.skill.org.uk
This is the website of the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
and provides advice for those wishing to enter further or higher
education.
www.niace.org.uk
This is the website of the National Institute of Adult Continuing
Education. Advice and guidance on various aspects of adult education
can be obtained from this site.
www.connexions.gov.uk
Through this website you can obtain further information about Connexions,
the youth service providing advice, guidance and support to young
people.
www.ittsolutions.co.uk
Computer and web services based in Dorset and the South West. ITT Solutions provide small and medium sized business with Networking, PC Support and Web site Design and Hosting services. Please contact them for further details.
www.childcarelink.gov.uk
On this website you can find information about registered or approved
childcare in your area.
www.moneysavingexpert.com
Useful site with many money saving tips and articles


