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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are a large number of qualifications available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland at 8 different levels of education (plus entry-level). These qualifications and levels are set out by the RQF; Regulated Qualifications Framework. But what exactly does each level mean, and how does one differ from another? Entry Level Entry-level qualifications are the […]
At Brooks and Kirk, you may be surprised to learn that the Assessor course is not the only course that we offer. We also offer a Tutor Training course, better known as ‘Education and Training’ or ‘AET’. Actually, it does go hand in hand perfectly with the Assessor course… Level 3 Award in Education and […]
Research released at the end of May this year showed that 72% of employers see vocational qualifications as essential for improving the skills of young people and preparing them for work. Which is all well and good, but unfortunately, only 27% of parents judged vocational education to be worthwhile. Even more worryingly, 22% of students were […]
Brooks and Kirk can currently offer fully funded apprenticeships for those aged 16-18 and co-funded apprenticeships to anyone between the ages of 19 to 23. So, if you’re considering recruiting, why not take on an Apprentice? Time and time again, it is being proven that apprenticeships are extremely beneficial for both the employee and employer. […]
With the run up to Christmas with us it’s time to get out there and do some shopping. But how many times will we witness customer service excellence? The sad answer is, in this country not very many. Staff chatting to each other about their nights out while serving you, forgetting that a smile and […]