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Publications and multimedia products

We have a range of products, both printed and multimedia, including interactive software, multimedia training on CD-ROM and video, and DVD training packages.

Publications

Our printed products support all school staff. There are resources for beginners (Newly Qualified Teacher's Resource File) and experienced members of staff (Advanced Skills Teacher Resource File). In addition, we offer a growing range of curriculum-based resources, many of which can be purchased with e-Learning Credits.

Multimedia products

In conjunction with carefully selected partner companies, we now also offer you quality alternatives to leaving school to attend a course. Through our stand-alone multimedia training packages, we provide a flexible, cost-effective means of training, which will be a valuable resource for induction and refresher training for years to come with no additional cost.

Key Stage 4 Vocational Drama Resource File

This resource supports the delivery and assessment of the following vocational drama programmes:

• BTEC First Certificate in performing arts (both acting and performing)
• BTEC First Diploma in performing arts (both acting and performing)
• NCFE Intermediate Certificate in performance skills.

It is packed with sample work schemes and assignment briefs, with advice on delivery, assessment procedures and the internal and external verification of programmes.

Lessons in Observation: Post-16

The pack features three lessons evaluated by an experienced Ofsted team trained in the new inspection framework.

The lessons are:

• A Year 13 PE and sport lesson.
• BTEC National Diploma in business administration lesson to 16- to 20-year-olds.
• An A level design and technology lesson.

Each lesson encompasses a variety of teaching strategies and styles. This is an ideal coaching tool for teaching and learning mentors, and it offers essential support for evaluating teaching and learning.

How to Interpret the VI Form PANDA

The new Post-16 PANDA was introduced in May 2006 and is now used by Ofsted Inspectors to judge attainment and achievement in the sixth form. The PANDA uses value-added charts and other analyses to assess the level of performance, and it is vital that all schools quickly understand how to interpret this new information. Written by the same lead inspector who produced the best-selling products How to interpret your PANDA and How to make effective use of data, this is an invaluable support for all sixth forms undertaking self-evaluation.