Assessment
Resources for initial and diagnostic assessment
Functional Skills Initial Assessment
There is no nationally developed initial assessment tool designed specifically for functional skills. However, this information on the Excellence Gateway legacy website provides pointers to enable you to develop your own assessment tool.
Practice National Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tests - a review
A review of legacy and current websites with information on the practice Key Skills/National Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tests
Skills for Life Diagnostic Assessment Materials
This set of diagnostic assessment materials for literacy, language and numeracy (Entry 1 to Level 2) was a national development in 2002. Included are materials for assessing learners on the pre-entry curriculum framework (Milestones 4-8) and materials for assessing the need for support for dyslexia.
TED-Ed offers an extensive library of original video lessons on a wide range of topics, and provides an international platform for teachers to create their own interactive lessons. It's free to use.