Is 20% Off-The-Job Training Necessary?
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 […]
The Future of Adult Education
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 – […]
Are Schools Preparing their Students for the World of Work?
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 […]
The Positive Impact of Lifelong Education
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 […]
Higher Education vs. Further Education
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 […]