Nick Cooper
Nick has worked with NCC Home Learning for a number of years, delivering informative articles about education, qualifications, career advice and much more. His detailed knowledge makes him a resourceful and highly reliable contributor to the brand. In his free time, he enjoys gaming and watching films with his friends. NCC is an international learning provider with over 20 years’ experience offering learning solutions. To date, NCC has engaged with over 20,000 employers, and delivered quality training to over half a million learners.
Paying Grandparents for Childcare In The UK
The vast majority of young families say that their grandparents are their first choice when it comes to looking after their children or other close relatives. If this is a regular occurrence, is paying grandparents for childcare in the UK allowed? Childcare costs are spiralling and with limited financial help available, 97% of families say […]
By : Nick Cooper
How to Set up a Childminding Business
If you want to become a childminder, you’ll need to know how to go about setting up your business. Find out the basics of how to become a childminder with our great blog. You can also learn more from our childcare courses. Being a childminder is a fulfilling career choice. If its something that appeals […]
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Why Creativity is Important
Creativity is often overlooked and not given the true value that it deserves. In this blog, we talk about why creativity IS important and how it can help us in all areas of life. Creativity is one of the most important qualities and skills we can have and yet, we don’t value it as we […]
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Childcare For Special Needs: Finding The Right Care
As a childcare provider, what can you do to ensure your services are accessible when it comes to providing childcare for special needs children? From interactive learning to more flexible timetables, we cover the basics of offering childcare provision that is truly inclusive. Defined by the Department of Health as a “significantly reduced ability to […]
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Traditional Vs. Online Marketing
Online marketing appears to have eclipsed traditional methods of marketing but which is better? Is one more effective than the other? We take a look and the pros and cons of each marketing method. Marketing and promotion is something every business must do to stay ahead of their competitors. Traditional marketing – also referred to […]
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What Will the Job Market Look Like in 2020?
Two years from now, what careers will be taking centre stage? With technology advancing quickly, the job marketing is rapidly changing. What careers are predicted to be popular in 2020? Technology has impacted on life in many ways, not least of all the job market. For anyone looking to make a career change by upskilling […]
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What Can You Do With A Marketing Degree?
Marketing courses are increasingly popular. But once qualified, what can you do with a marketing degree? We take a look at possible career paths open to you with a marketing qualification. After completing a marketing qualification, you may be questioning ‘what can you do with a marketing degree?’. However, you will find several career pathways […]
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Does Offline Marketing Matter?
Is offline marketing dead? Does it matter anymore? We discuss how offline marketing can be successful in an increasingly online world and how, when used in tandem with online marketing, can produce phenomenal results. Offline marketing – printed flyers, business cards and other media – are surplus to requirements in a world where everything is […]
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The Important Ingredients for Business Success
What does a start-up need to get right in order to fledge into an established business? In this blog, we explore the key ingredients of business success. The business idea can be unlike anything the world has seen before. The product may be of the highest quality and yet… 8 in 10 companies fail in […]
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8 Resume Tips to Make Your Job Search More Successful
Your resume is one of the most important documents you’ll ever have to write in your lifetime. It holds the key to your future. A good resume can open doors whereas a bad resume closes them.F Therefore, how can you write a resume that will help you stand out? Here are eight tips on how […]
By : Nick Cooper