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 […]
Assessors, like everyone else, can get a little stressed sometimes. More than that, the repetition and pressure in the role can lead to a lack of motivation and disinterest in the role. Common stressors for NVQ Assessors include: Lack of rapport with learners Pressure to meet targets Long hours Working across multiple sites Missing your […]
Whilst education is something that we’re a big fan of here at Brooks and Kirk, we do understand how stressful it can be. No matter what age you are, what you’re studying, or even where you’re studying, the stress of it can catch up with all of us. So, we thought we’d let you in on our […]
As an assessor, you need to be open and receptive to feedback. Why? Because it’s a big part of the job! Throughout the assessment process, you’ll hear feedback from colleagues, students, and Internal Quality Assurers. And for you to succeed in your role, it’s vital you’re able to take that feedback on board. Feedback from […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]