Resources available for borrowing

We have resources available for borrowing by partners which include books for teaching reading, writing and numeracy, together with tutor guides and more theoretical works. We also have the AbilityNet Accessibility Kit which comprises computer equipment for adults with physical and learning disablilities.

Resources from Learning Connections

AbilityNet Accessibility Kit

Reports, Videos and DVDs

Writing by Adult Learners

If you would like to borrow any of these resources, or if you would like to view them yourself, please get in touch.

The ESOL Report 'Support for Migrant Workers and their Families' is now available.

The Lead Scotland Report 'Literacies and the Care Sector: A Collaborative Project' is now available.

The second year report of the METODA Grundtvig Project is also available.

A varied list of websites has also been included under the following categories:

Adult Literacy in General
Specific topics connected with adult literacy
On-line resources for tutors and learners
Literacy in other areas in Scotland

If you experience problems accessing any of these sites, or wish to pass other relevant site information to us for inclusion on this page, please contact us by email.

Adult Literacy in General

List of sites covering a wide range of topics and/or of general interest.

Qualifications & Curriculum Authority
BBC RaW Campaign
Big Plus
Learning and Teaching Scotland
National Adult Literacy Agency (Ireland)
National Learning Network
National Literacy Trust
NIACE
The Reading Agency
Research and Practice in Adult Literacy
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
SFEU Communities
Women's Literacy

Adult Literacy in relation to particular topics

List of sites focusing on particular topics

M learning:
The M Learning Project
Mobilearn

Dyslexia:
Dyslexia Institute in Scotland
British Dyslexia Association

Tutors and learners - on-line resources for learning

List of sites with advice for tutors and/or resources for learners

Avanti Books
GAMZ - Learning Thro' Fun
BBC Skillswise

Literacy in Other Areas in Scotland

List of sites showing what is happening in other areas in Scotland

Argyll and Bute
Dundee
Edinburgh
North and South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire Learners
South Ayrshire