General Teaching Council - The GTC is the professional body for teaching in England. It's overall purpose is to help improve standards of teaching and the quality of learning in the public interest.

Office for Standards in Education - Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. It is our job to contribute to the provision of better education and care through effective inspection and regulation.

Training and Development Agency - The TDA works with schools to develop the workforce and ensure that schools can recruit good-quality, well-trained people. We support schools to provide extended services for parents, children and young people.

Department for Education and Skills - The DfES was established by the government with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all receiving a state maintained education.

Governornet - As part of the government's strategy for e-government, this website provides support and information for school governors.

Teachernet - A government sponsored site to provide support and information for teachers.

National College for School Leadership - The NCSL was established by government to help to make a difference to the lives and the life chances of children and young people through the development of world-class school leaders.