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British Association for Open Learning (BAOL):

The BAOL promotes quality through best practice in open, flexible and distance learning across the education and training sector in the UK, Europe and internationally.

National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE):

NIACE is a membership organisation of providers, policy makers and users of adult learning opportunities.

UK Skills:

UK Skills is an independent charitable organisation which promotes occupational skills at all levels, through local, regional, national and international competitions.

Basic Skills Agency:

The Basic Skills Agency is the national development agency for basic skills. It works with schools, further education and adult learning organisations to improve basic skills.

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