Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, News 0
The world of Further Education can be confusing enough without adding a load of acronyms to the mix. You are probably quite familiar with QCF, as this has been around for a long time now. It has actually now been replaced with RQF, but before we go into more detail about that let’s run through […]
Many of us have been in isolation from COVID-19 for a while now; particularly following the closure of schools last week. For those of us that are fortunate to still be working, but remotely, this provides a challenge in itself. Keeping focused whilst being surrounded by all of the distractions of our home life (including […]
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 – […]
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 […]
Steve Kirk E-Learning, News, NVQ Qualifications
Online learning (sometimes referred to by its old name of E-Learning) has come a long way in recent years. Whether it is simply a short course or part of a blended course that uses a mixture of online and face to face, it has so many advantages. Online learning – what are the advantages for […]