Delivering a great experience to our learners is important to us here at Brooks and Kirk. We strive to provide the best training, and ensure our learners have all the tools they need to complete their qualifications. To us, a great remote learning experience is one that is: Personalised to the learner Clear and easy […]
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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 […]
One of the best ways to know whether a product or service is good is by looking at the reviews. Even after hours of searching the internet for your next purchase, it is still likely that you won’t make a decision until you have read the reviews. 72% of customers won’t take any action until […]
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Times are tough for everyone at the moment, and every penny that you bring in can make a really big difference to your monthly income. Wouldn’t it be great if you could earn some extra cash from the comfort of your own sofa? (Let’s be honest, the sofa has become our new friend during this […]
With many of us working from home at the moment, we thought it would be useful to put together our top ways to optimise your workspace. Being productive in self-isolation is very difficult, particularly when we are surrounded by lots of distractions. Getting your working environment right can have a huge positive impact on your […]
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One of the hardest parts of being an NVQ Assessor, Tutor or Trainer, is when you have to give constructive feedback to your learners. Although it is considered as part of the learning process, knowing how to express your concerns in a sensitive manner can be challenging. If you come across too harshly, your words […]
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The economic growth of the UK is being severely impacted by a shortage of skilled workers; particularly within the hospitality and construction sectors. A recent study carried out by Adzuna (a job search engine) found the demand for skilled workers outstripped supply in 32 out of the 50 UK cities. With a declining number of […]
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 […]