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Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development (SOLD) provides outdoor activities to help young people and adults discover more about themselves by learning and developing personal, social, emotional, physical and key skills. SOLD believes that outdoor experiences can and should benefit any and every person, regardless of physical, mental, or… Read more

A not-for-profit organisation, NEC offers distance learning courses to people who can’t attend school or college. Since 1963 we have helped more than 750K learners gain qualifications including GCSEs, A levels, Education and Training, Management and more. What we do: Our tutors - a personal… Read more

Launched as a registered charity in 2001, our aim is to ensure all children have access at home and at school to exciting learning resources so that they may fulfill their potential and overcome disadvantage. We achieve this by working in partnership with schools, parents,… Read more

Southlands School is a 38–52-week residential provision for young people aged 7-19 with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and other associated difficulties on the Autistic Spectrum. Read more

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) is an independent UK charity that promotes the effective teaching of children’s literacy. It provides training, advice and support to professionals and families. Read more

The Association of Muslim Schools UK (AMS UK) aims to provide high quality services and support for the development of excellence in Muslim schools. It provides advocacy and representation, offers support in developing excellence in schools as well as networking and development. Read more

The Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship (SWSF) is a membership organisation for all the Steiner schools and independent Steiner Early Years settings in the UK and Ireland. Read more

The Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils is a registered charity whose aim is to help parents and also those who advise them choose an educational establishment for children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). CReSTeD maintain a register of schools and teaching… Read more

Aesop's Touring Theatre Company specialises in Theatre in Education. It tours schools, art centres and theatres nationally, throughout the year with plays and workshops specifically written and designed for nursery, infant, junior and senior age groups. They also perform at children's parties. Read more

The Home Education Advisory Service (HEAS) is a registered charity dedicated to the provision of advice and practical support for families who wish to educate their children at home in preference to sending them to school. Interest in home education is increasing and HEAS recognises that reliable information… Read more