Hiring an apprentice can bring a range of benefits to your business, including: Cost savings: Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way of recruiting and training new employees. As apprentices are typically younger and less experienced, their wages are lower than those of more experienced workers Tailored training: Apprenticeships allow you to provide tailored training that meets…
Today we celebrate Volunteer Recognition Day. We want to dedicate this day to our kind and generous team of volunteers who give up their time to support learners. Adrian, who has been volunteering since he retired in September 2022, is currently supporting learners in a variety of lessons. Read his story below: How long have…
Beth is currently working at a company called Lifeways supporting four individuals who have learning disabilities. She is completing a Level 2 Health & Social Care diploma funded through the Nightingale Bursary. To read her full story, please read below: Why did you decide to do a Health & Care course? I have always had…
What comes to mind when you think of Spring? Daffodils, little lambs, lighter evenings or even the smell of freshly cut grass. We want you to turn these thoughts and feeling into artwork and submit them in our Spring Scenes Art & Photography Competition. It could be a watercolour painting, a doodle on a notepad…
Funded training available for new starters and existing professionals within the Health & Social Care sector Adult learning provider, ACL Essex, have been awarded additional funds that extend the delivery of The Nightingale Care Bursary across Essex until the end of 2025. The bursary aims to help those who work within the Health & Social…
Article written by Community and Family Learning Tutor, Mary. We all know that the pandemic had a detrimental effect on young children. An Education Endowment Foundation of schools and parents found that children who started school in autumn 2020 needed more support than in previous years. And last year Ofsted said that the lockdowns had delayed social…
Did you know that an apprenticeship could help you go into further education? Mary, Community Support Worker, is currently completing a Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care pre-apprenticeship. She is then hoping to apply for a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course at university. Read her full story below: Please tell us a little…
Emily joined the Basildon Council rehousing team in 2022 under the Kickstart programme, and has progressed onto a L3 Business and Admin apprenticeships. Read her full story below: Please tell us a little bit about your current role: I am a rehousing apprentice for the allocations team at Basildon Council. My day-to-day duties consist of…
Today we celebrate Inspire Your Heart With Art Day. Although we are inspired everyday by our learners, this day recognises the positive impacts that Art and Creativity can have on our wellbeing. Research shows that participating in creative arts and craft activities can improve your mental health and wellbeing, reduce stress and help you regain…
Retrofit Learner Case Study – Leanne Madden Courses undertaken: DEA & Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment Combined Course Background Leanne is a highly skilled individual with a great deal of knowledge in the realm of construction and architecture. After, completing her studies in Architectural Technology, Leanne went on to work as an architectural…