British Educational and Communications Technology Agency (BECTA):

BECTA leads on the effective use of technology in education.

The Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL):

CEL works with sector partners to ensure world-class leadership within the learning and skills sector.

Quality Improvement Agency (QIA):

The QIA works to champion excellence and innovation across the learning and skills sector to improve performance.

Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK):

Lifelong Learning UK is the Sector Skills Council responsible for the professional development of all those working in:

			community learning and development
			further education
			higher education
			libraries, archives and information services
			work-based learning.

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA):

The QCA is a public body which maintains and develops the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations as well as accrediting qualifications in colleges and at work. It also regulates awarding bodies and exams to ensure they are fit for purpose

Alliance of Sector Skills Councils:

The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils is a collective body made up of all 25 Sector Skills Councils. It represents and co-ordinates the strategic work of Sector Skills Councils to stakeholders across the four home nations.

CEGNET:

This is the careers education support programme of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.