Further Education

Alex’s Chinese Challenge – Getting started

Meet hyperpolyglot Alex Rawlings, winner of the 2011 Collins Livemocha search for the Most Multilingual Student in Britain  Alex’s  language skills were assessed by  eleven native-speaking judges who all confirmed his  proficiency in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Greek, Catalan, Dutch, Hebrew, Afrikaans, Russian (and English!). Don’t believe us? Then… Read More

When is an IB not an IB?

To Malta to run a CPD session for science teachers on effective teaching and learning using the Collins KS3 resources – very pleasant to work in a venue with the shutters thrown open to allow in a warm Mediterranean breeze in October.  You can see I’m going for the sympathy… 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

Secondary Business – BTEC Level 3

Which businesses should I use for BTEC Level 3?  When writing an interesting and realistic assignment, it can be difficult to use the right businesses and organisations. Which ones are the best to use? Some may prefer to use businesses that boys ‘like’ and relate to, such as Apple or… Read More

Health and Social Care – Benefits of Active Participation

This blog is for 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 of health and social care What is active participation? Active participation is defined by Edexcel (2010), the body… Read More