Useful Education Links

The Association for Science Education (ASE)
The ASE is the professional association for teachers of science. Find jobs, books, conferences and other useful resources on their website.

Eco Schools Scotland
Eco-Schools is an international initiative designed to encourage whole-school action for the environment. It is an environmental management tool, learning resource and recognised award scheme.

Geographical Association
Association dedicated to promoting the development of geography as a subject. Provides support, resources, and journals to professionals.

Geography Teaching Today
Official website of the Action Plan for Geography, a two-year programme of support and development for school geography.

Growing Schools
A government programme to support teachers in using the ‘outdoor classroom' as a resource across the curriculum for pupils of all ages. Find information on health and safety, funding sources, published research, training, resource materials and places to visit and news and events. It also provides case studies on outdoor learning and school grounds development.

National Association for Environmental Education
Set up nearly 40 years ago by a group of teachers and teacher trainers to support the teaching of environmental education in nurseries, schools and other educational institutions. Their services extend to all those concerned with any aspect of education and the natural or built environment.

National Science Learning Centre
Providing innovative and inspiring professional development for science teachers, lecturers and support staff from around the UK.

School Fund Finder
Specifically tailored for school needs, this new website provides a searchable database of available grants and funding opportunities and a dedicated fundraising team on hand to help individual schools maximise their fundraising potential.

TeacherNet - Online Publications
Download useful publications such as Planning a Sustainable School that contains thirteen participatory activities intended to help schools plan, implement, monitor and evaluate their progress towards becoming a sustainable school.

TES - Times Educational Supplement
The TES website offers in depth teaching news, teaching & educational resources as well as many active forums - all to help UK teachers.

Who do we think we are? (WDWTWA?)
WDWTWA? is an  educational programme engaging primary and secondary school teachers in the exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship with children and young people - in their schools, local communities and nationally.