The National Schools Observatory - Offers access to professional telescopes worldwide for observations made by school children and teachers. Includes sections for teachers and young observers. The National Literacy Trust - Not for profit organisation promoting literacy and literacy educators. Issues, statistics, research, events, publications, resources, other related organizations, discussion boards, and contact details. Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education - Independent body. Reviews the performance of universities and colleges of higher education. Audit reports available online. The ELT Newsletter - A web forum for English teachers. Includes weekly articles and a discussion board. film-media-resources - Resources and links for teachers of media studies in further education. Includes film, music industry and tv. International Study Programmes - Arranges courses for overseas teachers of English, holiday language courses and a variety of tailor-made educational visits to Britain. Institute for Learning and Research Technology - A national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research. The Teaching Awards - Programme that aims to highlight excellence and to encourage best practice in teaching. Includes awards procedure, winners, news, FAQ and photo gallery. Bag2School - Fund raising clothing collection scheme for schools. Includes details, registration form, and games. [Requires Flash] DCSF School Organisation Unit - Provides information about changes to the local organisation of schools. Includes plan production, news, FAQ, forum, and sections for the public, promoters and proposers, decision makers and school governors. NAWE - National Association of Writers in Education - Supporting creative writing in all educational and community sectors. Includes writers' register, lesson plans, news, employment database and extensive resources. Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors - Professional body supporting those involved in marking, moderating and assessment in education. Includes information on self development, a knowledge centre, membership details and a campaigns section.