Useful Links

Skills Funding Agency

The Skills Funding Agency exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.
www.skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk

National Apprenticeship Service

The NAS drives forward the Government’s ambition for Apprenticeships, aiming to bring about significant growth in the number of employers offering Apprenticeships.
apprenticeships.org.uk

Train to Gain

Train to Gain is a joint investment - you and the Government working together to boost your business by improving the skills of your individual staff members. Use our expert, impartial service as a tool for long-term business success.
www.traintogain.gov.uk/

National Institute of Adult Continuing Education

The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) aims to encourage all adults to engage in learning of all kinds.
www.niace.org.uk

LSIS

The Learning and Skills Improvement Service was formed to accelerate quality improvement, increase participation and raise standards and achievement in the learning and skills sector in England.
www.lsis.org.uk

Excellence Gateway

The Excellence Gateway provides resources, support and advice to everyone who works in the post-16 learning and skills sector in England.
www.excellencegateway.org.uk/

 

Department of Education

The Department for Education is responsible for education and children’s services.
www.education.gov.uk

 

Department for Business Innovation and Skills

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is building a dynamic and competitive UK economy by: creating the conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science; and giving everyone the skills and opportunities to succeed. To achieve this it will foster world-class universities and promote an open global economy. BIS - Investing in our future.
www.bis.gov.uk

National Literary Trust - Skills for Life information

The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that changes lives through literacy.
www.literacytrust.org.uk/socialinclusion/adults/skills.html

Learning and Skills Network

LSN is a not-for-profit organisation focused on making learning work across the public and private sectors, in the UK and internationally
www.lsnlearning.org.uk

European Social Fund

The European Social Fund (ESF) was set up to improve employment opportunities in the European Union and so help raise standards of living. It aims to help people fulfil their potential by giving them better skills and better job prospects.
www.esf.gov.uk

Matrix

The matrix Standard is the unique quality framework for the effective delivery of information, advice and/or guidance on learning and work.
www.matrixstandard.com

Ofsted

Inspects and regulates to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
www.ofsted.gov.uk/

Independent Safeguarding Authority

The Independent Safeguarding Authority’s (ISA) role is to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.
www.isa-gov.org.uk/

Criminal Records Bureau

To help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to support organisations recruiting people into positions of trust.
www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Communities and local government

Communities and Local Government is working hard to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life.
www.communities.gov.uk 

 

Sources of information links/Contact Details

Debt Advice Network

 

Free debt advice.
Telephone: -   0300 0112340
Fax: -    0870 132 5198
Website: -   http://www.debtadvicenetwork.org.uk
E-mail: -   admin@debtadvicenetwork.org

 

JCP

 

Travel to Interview Scheme:
Telephone: -    (01604) 446053 / (01604) 446050
E-Mail: -

Northampton.Isoenquiries02@Jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk
Work Trials: -    (01604)446144
Benefit Enquiries: -    0845 609 4904
Crisis Loans: -    0800 032 8344
Social Fund Enquiries: -    0845 608 8543
Jobseekers Direct: -    0845 606 0234
New Claims/Rapid Reclaims:    0800 0 55 66 88
Tax Credits: -    0845 300 3900
Signing off / Found work: -    (01604)446328/446330
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http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

 

 

 

Community Law Service

Telephone: -   (01604) 636112
Fax: -    (01604) 232412
E-Mail: -    enquiries@communitylawservice.org.uk
Website: -   http://www.communitylawservice.org.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau

Telephone: -   0844 855 2122
Minicom: -   (01604) 632745
Fax: -    (01604) 231224
Website: -   http://www.northamptoncab.org.uk/

 

Northampton Borough Council

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone: -   (01604) 837837
Minicom: -   (01604)838970
Out of hours / Emergency: - (01604) 837999
Website: -   http://www.northampton.gov.uk
E-Mail: -   enquiries@northampton.gov.uk

 

 

 

Job Search Websites

 

www.monster.co.uk	www.totaljobs.com/	www.jobsite.co.uk/
www.fish4.co.uk	www.planetrecruit.com	www.jobstoday.co.uk
www.jobcentreplus.co.uk	www.gojobsite.co.uk/	www.jobs.guardian.co.uk
www.jobsearch.co.uk	www.tiptopjob.com	www.eteach.com
www.anyworkanywhere.co.uk	www.ukjobsguide.co.uk/	www.nhscareers.nhs.uk
www.reed.co.uk	www.retailcareers.co.uk	www.careerjet.co.uk/
www.direct.gov.uk	www.doit.org.uk	www.jobsgopublic.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Northampton Volunteer Service

 

 

 

 

15 St Giles Street NORTHAMPTON NN1 1JA
Telephone: -   (01604) 637522
Fax:-    (01604) 601221
Website: -   http://www northampton-volunteers.org.uk
E-Mail: -info@northampton-volunteers.org.uk

Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 – 16:00 Friday 10:00 -13:00 (Monday drop in 16:00 – 18:00)

 

Careers Advice

 

 

 

 

Information and guidance to support adults in making appropriate decisions on a full range of learning and work opportunities.
  Helpline: - 0800 100 900
  Website: -  https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Job Profiles

https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/planningyourcareer/jobprofiles/Pages/default.aspx

 

Business Link

 

 

Information, advice and support you need to start, maintain and develop your business.

  Telephone: 0845 058 6644
  E-Mail: -  info@businesslinkem.co.uk
  Website: - http://www.businessfink.gov.ukleastmidlands

 

Experience Works!

 

 Experience Works! is a unique service for people who want to return to work, develop their skills or change their career. Guidance on how to construct a successful CV, improve effective interview skills, build self confidence.

 

 

 

Telephone: - (01604) 636087
Website: - http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk/experienceworks/default.aspx
E-Mail: - info@experienceworks.org.uk