A   Adult and Community Learning Fund The ACLF was launched by the Government in 1998 as part of its strategy to widen participation in learning and improve standards of basic skills. The Fund makes the important connection between learning and social regeneration. http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/aclf   Adult Learners Inspectorate (ALI) ALI is responsible for inspecting a range of post-16 learning activities. Details of scheduled inspections, individual provider reports and other publications are available from this site. http://www.ali.gov.uk B   Basic Skills Agency (BSA) The BSA is the national agency for basic skills in England and Wales and is supported by the Government. This site contains information about the Agency, along with basic skills news and events and details of programmes on offer. http://www.basic-skills.co.uk   BBC @work Click on this link to view free resources that can be used to improve literacy, numeracy and IT skills in the workplace. http://www.bbc.co.uk/atwork   BBC Learning Zone Learn at your own pace with BBC2's unique overnight record and play service - the BBC Learning Zone. Click on the link above to discover this zone. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/adults/   BBC Skillswise Skillswise is an interactive adult and numeracy resource from the BBC for tutors and learners. It aims to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise   Business Links The national business advice service has 43 regional offices. Find out which one is yours by calling 0845 600 9006 or email www.businesslink.org http://www.businesslink.org C   Campaign for Learning (CfL) CfL is a national charity. It was created to champion the causes of life long learning. Take a look at the site to find out more. http://www.campaign-for-learning.org/uk   Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion CESI has been formed to help: Government, individuals, delivery organisations and communities. http://www.cesi.org.uk/   City & Guilds Is a provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom. Its qualifications assess skills that are of practical value in the work place. It has over 400 qualifications to choose from, click here to find out how they're helping people with basic skills needs. http://www.basic-skills.org.uk   Confederation of British Industry (CBI) CBI is the UK's largest employers' organisation. Visit their site to find out more about their recommendations for tackling the current skills shortage problem. http://www.cbi.org.uk/home.html   Connexions Offers a range of guidance and support for 13 to 19 year olds, to help make the transition to adult life a smooth one. This site is for those involved in delivering Connexions and will, as the service grows, become an important resource for the sharing of information and ideas. http://www.connexions.gov.uk