BBC LINKS
BBC RaW
The BBC's campaign on adult literacy - find out more about the plans for TV, Radio and online and get loads of tips and advice, and find your nearest RaW centre here. There are also a few games and quizzes - put your literacy skills to the test!
BBC Learning
Online learning, support and advice.
BBC Radio 1: One Life
If you're in your twenties, there is loads of advice on adult learning, vocational courses, and re-sitting exams on their Education section.
BBC Parenting
If you're a parent, there are loads of tips on managing your family time to getting the best care for your child while you're at work. And there's a message board just for dads!
BBC Learning
Includes a whole section on returning to learning and all the info you may need on all types of qualifications.
BBC Skillswise
Factsheets, worksheets, quizzes and games to help improve your skills in grammar, spelling, reading, writing, vocabulary and maths!
SONGWRITING
BBC Radio 1, One Music
If you're into music, it's time to discover One Music - there's loads of tips on there about making it in the music industry, and if you want to be a writer of lyrics, as discussed throughout Reading Festival week, then it's a must!
Radio 2, Sold on Song
A website dedicated to making music - check out their songwriting section, which includes a guide to writing a song.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Learn Direct
Free and confidential advice for adults on courses and careers. Plus information on childcare, updating your literacy skills and paying for your learning.
TUC
Work - Life balance section of the TUC which has 70 affiliated unions
Education
Learn Direct
Online courses, details of courses in your area and learn direct centres UK wide.
Open University
Details of distance learning courses, and part time degrees, to suit your free time.
National Literacy Trust
The charity dedicated to building a literate nation provides advice and resources to help all age groups read and write.
Learn Direct Scotland
Scotland's Learning Gateway.
Lifelong Learning
Info, advice and guidance on adult learning.
BLOGGING
Lust for Life on 6 Music
Winner of a Week at 6 - Kate's Blog
Andrew Collins' Weekly Blog
The 6 Music presenter talks about the issues in his life - interesting reading!
External Blog Sites
Blogger.com
DiaryLand.com
Xanga.com
Livejournal.com
20six
Typepad
Moby.com
