Apprenticeships have been in the limelight during the past couple of months, following the government’s push to get more employers taking on apprentices. In recent announcements, employers will receive £3,000 for new apprentices who join between 1st April – 30th September 2021. There is still some stigma surrounding the topic of apprenticeships. With reduced support […]
The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on both the world of business and education, which we are going to see the effects of for quite some time. With GCSEs and A-Levels being cancelled, there is going to be quite a gap in the CV of many students. This has caused a lot of disruption […]
Digital marketing is all about getting your business seen online, raising awareness and driving traffic to your website. Whilst it may sound like a simple task, digital marketing requires skill, knowledge and training. With the industry continually evolving, marketers have to be on the ball and always stay up to date with the latest trends. […]
We have all been there, sat in front of an interview panel and nothing is going right. You just want the ground to swallow you up and for it all to be over. It may be that you have prepared for the wrong questions, or your nerves decided to take control. We are here to […]
Group interviews definitely feel like something of the past due to this ‘new normal’ that we are living in. However, for organisations looking to fill multiple vacancies, the best way to identify promising candidates is via a group interview. These are now being carried out on Zoom rather than face-to-face, but the principles remain the […]
Whilst the education system within the UK is generally quite good, across the country there needs to be a more consistent approach to higher and further education courses. Allowing students to access a course that is right for them; rather than having to choose the best of a ‘bad bunch’. Over two decades ago, the […]
In our recent blog, we talked about the new apprenticeship funding model that has been introduced in order to ensure employers receive the correct levels of funding. The idea behind this new transparent funding approach is to ensure the funding band recommendations will support high quality training for many years to come. What is a […]
Finally we have some good news this week in the world of apprenticeships! The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE) have recently announced that they are launching a second consultation for a new apprenticeship funding model. Following a review of over 200 consultation responses, they have laid out revised plans for a new funding […]
The educational sector has had to quickly adapt to the ‘new normal’ during the recent months, particularly as learning has moved from traditional, classroom-based to online learning. Apprenticeships in particular have seen a decline; many businesses have had to furlough their staff, and training is an extra cost they can’t afford at the moment. We […]
Self-directed learning is where an individual takes responsibility for their own learning, and doesn’t follow a structured approach as set out in a traditional learning environment. The process of self-directed learning is split into the following: Assessing the needs and readiness for learning Identifying learning goals Engaging in the learning process Self evaluation This self-directed […]