Organise Your Home Office Day in March is all about creating order on the chaos that sweeps across a desk. When it comes to learning, it pays to get organised. But why is studying in an organised, positive environment so much better? And how can you achieve this? There many research projects about studying and […]
Not everyone appreciates the true value of the teaching assistant in the classroom but for pupils with learning difficulties and other support needs, it is the teaching assistant who helps them to access the learning opportunities on offer. How does a teaching assistant perform this vital function? School budgets across the country are being squeezed. […]
There are so many phrases and words used interchangeably to describe symptoms and syndromes, that it can be hard to work out what is being referred to. This article looks at autism and Asperger’s, exploring the links between the two and what this means when working with or looking after someone with autism and Asperger’s. […]
Childminders will always be in high demand. In this article, we explore whether you can make a living from childminding and how to go about setting up a childminding business. All parents want the best for their children and when it comes to professional childcare options, their expectations are high. They want a childminder who […]
Whether they were distance learners, returned to education or worked their way up from the very bottom, here are some inspirational case studies of people who didn’t do the expected thing. Not everyone follows the same path on their life journey and that is certainly true when it comes to education and making your way […]
Newsletter 1 of 2 on the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) The mere mention of GDPR can strike fear into the hearts of many business owners and managers. The GDPR is a lengthy piece of legislation and therefore it is not possible to cover all aspects in one newsletter. Therefore, this is the first of […]
As opposed to the standard route of a single-honours course at a university straight from college, many people have alternative educational experiences, either through choice or circumstance. This blog explores why being an interesting candidate with your own story is so important, and how they can improve your employability. But, just what is employability? For […]
Creativity and attention-to-detail are among the best skills to have for a large number of industries – this blog explores their desirability and usefulness for many jobs and the best ways of acquiring these skills. Have you ever wondered when looking at adverts or hearing voice-overs on TV adverts and programmes who wrote the words? […]
If your goal is to rise up the ranks in your business, there are some things you should know about how to be a great business manager. With no more than a cursory glance of the internet, you will find thousands of websites awash with advice about how to be a great business manager. From […]
Whatever faces you, you are entitled to work where capable – and it should not affect how managers and colleagues treat you. Here’s how to acknowledge a health condition with your employer, and work through it positively. For too long, people with long-term physical health problems or those people with mental health issues have been […]