Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, NVQ Qualifications 0
Many people hold the misconception that learning is for the young. Some people think the idea of ‘adult education’ only applies to people who didn’t get their qualifications the first time around. This is a load of rubbish. Adults engage in learning all the time and for a range of reasons. Some adults educate themselves […]
Katie Gray Apprenticeships, E-Learning, NVQ Qualifications 0
You’re a small business who’s invested in taking on an apprentice – only to find that ESFA regulations give them one day off a week for off-the-job training! The financial impact this 20% off-the-job (OTJ) training rule has on small businesses is one of the reasons why it’s such a hotly debated topic in the […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning 0
Ooh, we get excited when we talk about education! Especially when we’re talking about adult education. The older you are, the more focused, determined and excited you tend to be about shaping your own path and taking control of your career. And looking at the future of adult education, it’s only getting more exciting – […]
When it comes to childhood education, there are a lot of boxes to tick. Curriculum, wellbeing, benchmarks, exams… But is this tightly woven and strictly regulated structure of learning doing the most important job of all? Is it preparing students for the world of work? Getting Ready for Work – The Situation in 2016 A […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning 0
Lifelong education… what do we mean by that? Well, just what it says! Education that continues throughout your life. As opposed to mandatory education like at school, lifelong learning is self-motivated and continuous. It’s for those who are always upskilling and looking to develop professionally. It’s for the ambitious go-getters who love a challenge. As […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, NVQ Qualifications 0
Higher Education vs. Further Education… What’s the difference? And which one (if either!) is for me? When it comes to what we do after school, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some of those with an entrepreneurial spirit will dive straight into the workforce and climb their way up the ladder or somehow manage to fund and […]
Katie Gray Educational Consultancy, News 0
Starting your own accredited training provider is something that is probably not as straightforward as what most people think it is. Before we go into any specifics, it helps to just understand the structure of the further education system… Accredited training providers deliver courses that are quality assured by Awarding Bodies, who themselves are regulated […]
It’s been a really sad week for Thomas Cook staff and holiday-makers this week with the collapse of Thomas Cook. The 178-year-old company entered compulsory liquidation which left 9,000 people in the UK being made redundant. Unfortunately, people are being made redundant every day in the UK. These are talented people that have found themselves […]
As some of you may know, a new feature we at Brooks and Kirk have started running over the past few months are ‘Webinars’. If you’ve never heard of this before, then don’t worry – they’re very simple. Webinars are basically live conferences; similar to the ‘Live’ videos you will see dotted around on various […]
Katie Gray News, NVQ Qualifications 0
A common misconception with trainee Assessors is the belief that as an Assessor, you can certificate your learners. Whilst it would be super simple if this was the case, unfortunately, it isn’t. It’s actually a lengthier process than most people think… How Do Learners Get Certificated? So let’s put you in the shoes of an […]
