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Key bodies - United Kingdom
A wide range of key bodies in the UK are directly involved in vocational education and training, including government departments, professional bodies, agencies and awarding and accreditation organisations. Some of these have a UK-wide remit; others are relevant to individual UK countries.
Governmental departments

Each of the four UK countries has its own department with responsibility for vocational education and training in that country: Find out more.
Four hands crossed. © Mat Wright
Professional bodies

The Institute for Learning is the professional body for teachers, trainers, tutors and student teachers in the learning and skills sector.
Lecturer with students in class. © Mat Wright
Agencies
Learn more from the main agencies listing.
People at a Science museum © Mat Wright
Employer and employee interests
Read more about the main bodies involved in employer and employee interests.
Handshake. © Mat Wright
Awarding and accreditation bodies
The main bodies for awarding and accreditation. Read more.
Taking notes with pen and pad. © Mat Wright
Open, distance and lifelong learning
Learn more about open, distance and lifelong learning.
Student on computer. © Mat Wright
Quality
Main bodies involved in performance innovation, excellence and standards in education. Find out more.
Body of people in soft focus. © Mat Wright
Education exports
Bodies involved in aiding UK stakeholders to enhance their business competitiveness internationally. Learn more.
Two students reading outside. © Mat Wright
Government departments and
non-departmental public bodies
Comprehensive list and links of government and public bodies. Read more.
Large door with Globe ringed door handle. © Mat Wright
Providers of education and training
Find out more from the list of organizations web sites.
Student reading outside. © Mat Wright
Resources
Find out more about learning resources, services and learning opportunities resources for UK skilled workers.
Student looking at magnification displayed on monitor. © Mat Wright
International links
A range of websites to organisations that facilitate links and partnerships between the UK and other countries. Learn more.
International students take time to read some literature. © Mat Wright
Scotland
Find out about Scottish colleges and university's policy's, funding, support for teaching and learning in Scotland.
Scottish Parliament. © Mat Wright
Wales
Find out more about Welsh colleges and university's policy's, funding, support for teaching and learning in Wales.
Inside of the Welsh Assembly building. © Mat Wright
Northern Ireland

Find out more about colleges and university's policy's, funding, support for teaching and learning in Northern Ireland.

Students relax on the lawn of the Parliament Buildings (Stormont) which is home to the Northern Ireland Assembly, the legislative authority for Northern Ireland. © Mat Wright

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