We are currently working in partnership with ALS Ltd to deliver Learning and Development Apprenticeships. These apprenticeships take place over 12 months, starting in October 2021 and are fully funded by Welsh Government, so it’s an opportunity not to be missed! If you’re a trainer, assessor, tutor or industry expert, this fully-funded apprenticeship offers you a unique […]
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In this article, we’ll explore the qualities of an effective trainer. Individuals may possess certain personal or professional traits that are beneficial when it comes to teaching others. Many of us can reminisce about our school days and remember that one incredible teacher who really made you feel passionate about a topic in such a
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Being a trainer – preparing and delivering training sessions – is an extremely rewarding profession, but it can also leave you feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted after a day of work. Emotional wellbeing is important for everyone, regardless of your professional role. Taking care of your physical and emotional wellbeing should always be your top
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Online training sessions were becoming increasingly popular, even before the pandemic. Lockdowns around the world means that there was a huge decline in interest for attending physical events and webinars. Since the world has started to open back up, online training delivered via Zoom, Teams or Google Meets have continued to be a popular mode
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Are you planning an online training session such as a webinar or digital workshop? Or, perhaps you’ve already delivered some online sessions but you’re hoping to up your game and deliver a more polished session. With the recent lockdowns, we’ve all had plenty of time to familiarise ourselves with remote working, video calling and distance
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In March, as the UK moved into the unknown territory of lockdown, it was clear that a fundamental shift in the Work Based Learning sector was needed to ensure that Apprentices were supported during this uncertain time.
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Leadership trainer, Lisa Beecham, explains how she started using digital tools in her learning delivery
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Don’t overthink it…but DO think. Two tools for reflective practice. I, like many of us recently, have had a lot of time to think! Now I’m the first person to usually say-“Don’t overthink it!”, but actually, thinking in depth can be beneficial if structured, targeted and most importantly, recorded. If I had a pound for
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Quality vs Time Paradox When researching for our Planning Innovative Assessment workshop for the NTFW, I realised that in work based learning, practitioners will often say that they can’t plan programmes in depth with their learners, because they don’t have time. This then leads to (some) learners who don’t feel fully engaged, employers don’t know
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Using Twitter for Professional Development It’s not just for sharing your dinner! When I ask fellow educators or colleagues (and I ask this a lot), whether they use Twitter for their own CPD, I am usually met with either blank faces or a torrent of abuse for even considering such a heinous crime. OK, maybe
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