Links

The information society!

On this page you will find a range of links to sites that may be of use or interest if you want to find out more about workforce development and in particular, within the Voluntary & Community Sector.

Regional Forum & Sub Regional Consortia:

 

www.letsworktogether.co.uk. **NEW WEB ADDRESS** Regional Learning and Skills information for the North East – (Please note this site is currently under construction so you will automatically be redirected to the old website).

 

One Voice Network Voluntary Sector Academy (Co. Durham) – www.onevoice.co.uk

 

County Durham Working Together Consortium – www.onevoice.co.uk

 

Tees Valley Working Together Consortium – www.tvwt.org.uk

 

Working Together Tyne & Wear Consortium – www.wttw.org.uk

 

Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE), the Voluntary and Community Sector regional network organisation for the North East of England - www.vonne.co.uk -

 

Skills Related Links:

 

Skills North East is the Regional Skills Partnership for the North East – www.skillsnortheast.co.uk

 

www.voluntaryskills.com - Project North East have re-launched their website following suggestions from organisations.  There is now a new search facility enabling users to find what they require. Training and Development Opportunities throughout the NE Region.

 

Sector Skills Council site for keeping voluntary organisations updated on progress, issues etc. www.ssda-volunteer-workforce.org/index.htm

 

www.ssda.org.uk - The Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) is responsible for funding, supporting and monitoring the network of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs).

 

Skills for Life Quality Initiative - www.sflqi.org.uk and for training www.getonnortheast.org.uk

 

SkillsActive – Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning http://www.skillsactive.com/arounduk/northeast

 

www.charityskills.org Offers support for trustees and the voluntary sector. Online knowledge bank, forums, and information about training services.

 

www.vcslearninglinks.org.uk - An online directory of voluntary and community sector learning and training infrastructure organisations and networks in England.

 

www.ukstandards.org - National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe what an individual needs to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function

 

www.niace.org.uk - An online directory of voluntary and community sector (VCS) infrastructure organisations and networks that support learning and training

 

www.ukworkforcehub.org.uk - The UK Workforce Hub is a one-stop shop for voluntary and community organisations looking for the latest information about recruitment, retention and training for their staff, volunteers and trustees

 

www.scils.co.uk – SCILS (Social Care Information and Learning Services) is relevant to those working with adults.

 

www.eils.co.uk - EILS (Education Information and Learning Services) is relevant to those working with children.

 

www.qia.org.uk – Quality Improvement Agency – recently formed to improve the quality of learning and skills delivery.

 

www.ourpartnership.org.uk - best practice for people who are working in partnerships between the voluntary and public sectors and e-learning courses teaching voluntary and public sector partnership working skills.

 

Other Useful Links for those working in the VCS:

 

Charity News, jobs and other items of interest – www.thirdsector.co.uk

 

Health & Safety Executive – www.hse.gov.uk

 

Health and Safety Consultancy – www.safety-wise.co.uk

 

Trainers and Consultants Direct (NACVS) – www.trainersandconsultantsdirect.org.uk

 

The communication channel between the LSC and the VCS – www.lsc.gov.uk

 

www.dfes.gov.uk - Multi link information page of the Department for Education & Skills with a range of strategic information and links to useful provider web sites

 

The Commission for Equality and Human Rights – www.cehr.org.uk

 

The North East Health & Social Skills Partnership – www.nehealthandsocialcare.co.uk

 

www.ces-vol.org.uk – Charities Evaluation Service, for help using monitoring, evaluation and quality systems such as PQASSO.  An independent charity.

 

Mental Health North East – www.mhne.co.uk

 

http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/ National Council for Voluntary Organisations