Adult Learning

Kloodle: Students and Employability

I recently blogged about a “teachmeet’ event that I attended in Manchester and one of the things I was introduced to here was Kloodle; I felt that this needed a blog of its own. One of the biggest challenges for today’s graduates is making themselves… Read More

Business News Quiz – 21.03.16

1) Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled a tax on the makers of what products to tackle childhood obesity? Chips Crisps Chocolate Soft drinks 2) The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has changed its economic growth forecast (GDP) for 2016 from 2.4% to what rate? 2.5% 3% 2% 1.5% 3) Which tax… Read More

Childcare – Now I Am Two!

The government programme to provide funded childcare places for disadvantaged two year olds will be fully implemented in 2013 Read More

Health and Social Care – Suspecting Abuse in Vulnerable Adults

What should care workers do if they suspect abuse? Most people working in health and social care settings are familiar with the terms ‘abuse’ and ‘vulnerable adult’, but what should a care worker do if they suspect a vulnerable adult is being abused? Who are vulnerable adults? A… Read More

Further Education and Adult Learning – Children and Young People’s Workforce: Fun with puppets in the EYFS

The final report on the review of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is due to be published in April this year. One of the key proposals involves a change from the current 6 areas of learning to 7 areas, split into 2 groups: “prime” and “specific”. The 3 PRIME… Read More

Health and Social Care – What care workers can do when consent is witheld

Why is consent sometimes withheld, and what can care workers do to establish consent? This blog expands on issues around consent that candidates studying Levels 2 and 3 of the Health and Social Care Diploma, BTEC Health and Social Care, Dementia Care units and other courses relevant to the field… Read More

Further Education and Adult Learning – Children and Young People’s Workforce: Using Persona Dolls

PERSONA DOLLS IN ACTION: EQUALITY AND DISCRIMINATION In the aftermath of the Stephen Lawrence murder trial, issues around equality and discrimination have once again become a focus for attention in the media. Children’s service workers have a duty to help children and young people develop inclusive attitudes… Read More