A Career In Retail Comprehensive advice on careers in the retail sector
Acas Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations
Apprenticeships.org.uk Government funded site providing information on Apprenticeships for 16-24 year olds and employers
Apprenticeships Online Website with details of Apprenticeship programmes in several areas across the south.
Asset Skills Asset Skills is the Sector Skills Council for the Property, Facilities Management, Housing and Cleaning industries
Bank Holidays DTI Site detailing bank holiday dates for the years 2007,2008,2009,2010
Basic Skills Agency Their aim is to help people of all ages who struggle with words and numbers in their everyday lives.
BBC Skillswise Useful website containing activities to assist in developing Literacy and Numeracy Skills
BII The professional body for the licensed retail sector
Britain’s Health and Safety Commission Britain’s Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.
Business Link Impartial practical advice for business
Business Link Create a written statement of employment
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is an independent professional body which primary function is to promote the knowledge and understanding of Environmental issues.
City & Guilds City & Guilds is the leading provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom which all Smart Training & Recruitment qualifications are accredited to.
Clipart Microsoft web site with a vast selection of clipart for inclusion in documents
Coeliac UK Coeliac UK produce a comprehensive book listing a wide range of gluten free products
Commission for Racial Equality The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality
Connexions Confidential career advice, support and information to 13 to 19 year olds.
Council for Administration The National body for Vocational Education in Business & Administration.
CV Builder Help with your CV from the Careers Advice Website
Disability Rights Commission The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people
Disability.gov.uk Web site detailing legislation relating to disability
EMA Are you aged 16-19? You can get up to £30 per week if you carry on in learning
Every Child Matters Government website containing information on the Every Child Matters Initiative
Equal Opportunities Commission The Equal Opportunities Commission is the leading agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in 21st Century Britain.
HAG Home Access Grant for computer and/or internet access in qualifying homes.
Institute of Hospitality Institute of Hospitality is the professional body for the international hospitality industry.
Information Commissioner The information Commissioner is the Government Office responsible for the enforcement of the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Institute of Customer Service Institute of Customer Service (ICS) is the independent professional body for customer service
Investors in People Investors in People is the national Standard which sets a level of good practice for training and development of people to achieve business goals
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce the voice of Island businesses
Isle of Wight College English as a Foreign Language, Key English Test, Cambridge Preliminary English Test, Cambrisge First Certificate and International English Language Testing System
Isle of Wight Council Isle of Wight Council portal for online services
Learning and Skills Council The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England.
National Minumum Wage Details on the Current National Minimum Wage
Nutrition Society Nutrition Society detailing information on nutrition and nutritionists
OFSTED The Office for Standards in Education. Main aim is to help improve the quality and standards of education.
People 1st People 1st represents hospitality employers on all aspects of education, training, skills and qualifications
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority is a guardian of standards in education and training.
Riddor.gov.uk Web site with information about Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
School Holiday Isle of Wight Council Education site which details the school holiday dates
SureStart SureStart is a Government programme bringing together Early Education, Childcare and Health and Family Support to deliver the best start in life for every child.
Skillsmart Retail The Sector Skills Council for Retail.
Skills Workshop Full of useful information and activities to target Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL needs
Skills Active The Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning
Train4Food Train4Food is a specialist site for those who make or serve food. Their online packages are quick, simple and require no computer skills.
Train to Gain Website The Learning and Skills Council’s Train to Gain service provides impartial, independent advice on training to businesses across England.
York Test Laboratory tests for allergies and food intollerances. Supported by Allergy UK