If you are in the process of studying to become an Assessor, or are thinking about enrolling on one of our courses, then you will probably have realised by now that you will be studying from the comfort of your own home, rather than in a classroom environment. Welcome to the world of distance learning! […]
Functional skills offer a shorter way to meet entry requirements for many courses. They are a great way to gain the basic skills that you need to succeed in vocational learning. But what actually are functional skills? Let’s have a deeper look into this topic. What Are Functional Skills? Functional skills are the basic Maths, […]
We all have dreams and aspirations of where we want to be in life and what we want to achieve. These often float around in our heads and don’t end up materialising into anything, until we start writing them down. By taking the time to physically jot down your dreams you instantly give yourself a […]
Taking that first step into a leadership role requires a lot of hard work, determination and perseverance. The best route you can take is to apply for a managerial role within the company you are working. This means that you don’t have to learn any new systems or processes and you can focus purely on […]
Online learning and distance learning are two phrases that are often used interchangeably. Whilst they both involve working on computers, there are actually some differences between them. The three main differences between online and distance learning are: location, interaction and intention. Let’s have a look at these in further detail. Differences in location With online […]
Have you considered working in Further Education before? If not, it might be the time to start! The Department for Education is strongly pushing for skilled workers to teach part time in FE. It calls for skilled workers to take up a part-time teaching role within their specialised industry. There has been a massive demand […]
Online training was a growing trend before the pandemic hit. That just accelerated the industry even further. Distance learning is now considered as the ‘new normal’ in education. The change is due to two main reasons; the increased business of people’s lives, and the added need for more flexible ways to study. One thing to […]
If you are considering undertaking an Assessor qualification then you may have a few questions going around your head. Such as, how much will the course cost? How will you fit the learning in around your busy schedule? How are you going to manage to stay motivated? You will find lots of resources on our […]
The start of a new year brings with it the prospect of change, particularly when it comes to careers. After having a relaxing time off over the festive period and thinking about your future plans, you may have decided that actually your life isn’t heading in the direction you had planned, and you need to […]
Around a year ago, health experts warned that there would be a spike of people suffering from burnout, mainly as a result of the transition to a working from home lifestyle. With little differentiation between work and home life, the two became merged and lots of people struggled to find the balance. A quick search […]
