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Why training and CPD is the key to outstanding provision
Reading time: 4 minutes This election, now in its final stages, is proving expensive. The choice no longer seems to be between cripplingly tight public sector spending and the magic money tree, but rather between the magic money tree and the magic money forest.
Ex-BB Training CEO Fay Gibbin launches e-learning platform
Details by Fay Gibbin Published: 24 July 2019 Hits: 625 Please Rate With continued concerns over the number of low-skilled carers in the early years and care sector, a new online learning resource which offers affordable, flexible online learning has launched to help settings and carers make every day outstanding. Avail Learning Academy provides a number of courses spanning from Safeguarding Children and Young People to Privacy and Dignity.
Ex-BB Training CEO Fay Gibbin launches e-learning platform
Details by Fay Gibbin Published: 24 July 2019 Hits: 581 Please Rate With continued concerns over the number of low-skilled carers in the early years and care sector, a new online learning resource which offers affordable, flexible online learning has launched to help settings and carers make every day outstanding. Avail Learning Academy provides a number of courses spanning from Safeguarding Children and Young People to Privacy and Dignity.
Ex-BB Training CEO Fay Gibbin launches e-learning platform
Details by Fay Gibbin Published: 24 July 2019 Hits: 296 Please Rate With continued concerns over the number of low-skilled carers in the early years and care sector, a new online learning resource which offers affordable, flexible online learning has launched to help settings and carers make every day outstanding. Avail Learning Academy provides a number of courses spanning from Safeguarding Children and Young People to Privacy and Dignity.
Ex-BB Training CEO Fay Gibbin launches e-learning platform
Details by Fay Gibbin Published: 24 July 2019 Hits: 254 Please Rate With continued concerns over the number of low-skilled carers in the early years and care sector, a new online learning resource which offers affordable, flexible online learning has launched to help settings and carers make every day outstanding. Avail Learning Academy provides a number of courses spanning from Safeguarding Children and Young People to Privacy and Dignity.
Ex-BB Training CEO Fay Gibbin launches e-learning platform
Details by Fay Gibbin Published: 24 July 2019 Hits: 42 Please Rate With continued concerns over the number of low-skilled carers in the early years and care sector, a new online learning resource which offers affordable, flexible online learning has launched to help settings and carers make every day outstanding. Avail Learning Academy provides a number of courses spanning from Safeguarding Children and Young People to Privacy and Dignity.
The TJ Awards showcase what training is all about
In December, I was lucky enough to judge the ‘Best Apprenticeship Programme’ at the TJ Awards 2018. The Gala Dinner featured some fantastic training providers and outstanding individuals who have achieved great things through their training and apprenticeships in 2018.
Busy Bees celebrates promoting training, progression and career opportunities in Scotland
Details Written by Fay Gibbin Published: 19 December 2018 Hits: 368 User Rating: 0 / 5 Please Rate In recognition of its work to provide training, progression and career opportunities to the childcare and early years workforce in Scotland, Busy Bees, the UK's leading childcare provider, celebrated its Queen's Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity at an exclusive event at Holyrood Palace.
Busy Bees celebrates promoting training, progression and career opportunities in Scotland
Details Written by Fay Gibbin Published: 19 December 2018 Hits: 257 User Rating: 0 / 5 Please Rate In recognition of its work to provide training, progression and career opportunities to the childcare and early years workforce in Scotland, Busy Bees, the UK's leading childcare provider, celebrated its Queen's Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity at an exclusive event at Holyrood Palace.
Busy Bees celebrates promoting training, progression and career opportunities in Scotland
Details Written by Fay Gibbin Published: 19 December 2018 Hits: 253 User Rating: 0 / 5 Please Rate In recognition of its work to provide training, progression and career opportunities to the childcare and early years workforce in Scotland, Busy Bees, the UK's leading childcare provider, celebrated its Queen's Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity at an exclusive event at Holyrood Palace.
Busy Bees celebrates promoting training, progression and career opportunities in Scotland
Details Written by Fay Gibbin Published: 19 December 2018 Hits: 191 User Rating: 0 / 5 Please Rate In recognition of its work to provide training, progression and career opportunities to the childcare and early years workforce in Scotland, Busy Bees, the UK's leading childcare provider, celebrated its Queen's Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity at an exclusive event at Holyrood Palace.
Busy Bees celebrates promoting training, progression and career opportunities in Scotland
Details Written by Fay Gibbin Published: 19 December 2018 Hits: 162 User Rating: 0 / 5 Please Rate In recognition of its work to provide training, progression and career opportunities to the childcare and early years workforce in Scotland, Busy Bees, the UK's leading childcare provider, celebrated its Queen's Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity at an exclusive event at Holyrood Palace.
Busy Bees celebrates promoting training, progression and career opportunities in Scotland
Details Written by Fay Gibbin Published: 19 December 2018 Hits: 141 User Rating: 0 / 5 Please Rate In recognition of its work to provide training, progression and career opportunities to the childcare and early years workforce in Scotland, Busy Bees, the UK's leading childcare provider, celebrated its Queen's Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity at an exclusive event at Holyrood Palace.
Busy Bees celebrates promoting training, progression and career opportunities in Scotland
Details Written by Fay Gibbin Published: 19 December 2018 Hits: 112 User Rating: 0 / 5 Please Rate In recognition of its work to provide training, progression and career opportunities to the childcare and early years workforce in Scotland, Busy Bees, the UK's leading childcare provider, celebrated its Queen's Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity at an exclusive event at Holyrood Palace.
Busy Bees celebrates promoting training, progression and career opportunities in Scotland
Details Written by Fay Gibbin Published: 19 December 2018 Hits: 1 User Rating: 0 / 5 Please Rate In recognition of its work to provide training, progression and career opportunities to the childcare and early years workforce in Scotland, Busy Bees, the UK's leading childcare provider, celebrated its Queen's Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity at an exclusive event at Holyrood Palace.
Government backtrack leaves employers in limbo
Reading time: 3 minutes. Since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy last year, there has been some confusion around how it works and how businesses can use the funds available to them. Many people working in training, further education and in business believe this confusion has contributed to a downturn in apprenticeship starts. That’s why it was great to hear the positive news in the Chancellor’s 2018 Budget regarding apprenticeship funding and changes to the levy.
Harnessing talent through social mobility
The impact confidence, resilience and motivation can have on young people in our society should not be underestimated. A failure to hold these attributes can lead to people dropping out of education, entering low-paid or unskilled jobs and, ultimately, failing to progress to lead successful careers. This is the reality facing many people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.
CPR training creates hundreds of young lifesavers
More than 350 local students have received life-saving CPR training during this year’s World Restart a Heart Day, thanks to the Academy of First Aid. First Aid Trainers taught CPR on inflatable training manikins to 179 pupils from the Friary School in Lichfield and 197 children from St. Peter’s Primary School in Stonnall. Fifty pupils at a time were taught how to identify when CPR was required and the correct techniques and speed to administer it, all while sat in the formation of a heart shape.
CPR training creates hundreds of young lifesavers
More than 350 local students have received life-saving CPR training during this year’s World Restart a Heart Day, thanks to the Academy of First Aid. First Aid Trainers taught CPR on inflatable training manikins to 179 pupils from the Friary School in Lichfield and 197 children from St. Peter’s Primary School in Stonnall. Fifty pupils at a time were taught how to identify when CPR was required and the correct techniques and speed to administer it, all while sat in the formation of a heart shape.
Empowering future talent through tailored training
In the modern workplace, a ‘one size fits all’ approach to training doesn’t get the best out of individuals. Many businesses are turning to tailored training to develop their future talent and empower their workforce to feel more valued and motivated. Why do businesses need a tailored training approach? With numerous benefits for businesses as well as their employees, a tailored approach to training is now seen as an essential part of employee development.
Local training academy pledges to train 100 Dementia Friends
BB Training Academy, an award-winning care training provider, has set out to recruit 100 Dementia Friends to help the local community cope with the challenges of an ageing population. Dementia Friends is an initiative by the Alzheimer’s Society to educate people about living with Dementia and the small actions that can make a big difference.
Local training academy pledges to train 100 Dementia Friends
BB Training Academy, an award-winning care training provider, has set out to recruit 100 Dementia Friends to help the local community cope with the challenges of an ageing population. Dementia Friends is an initiative by the Alzheimer’s Society to educate people about living with Dementia and the small actions that can make a big difference.
Super heroes of the care sector recognised at awards ceremony
The next generation of care workers have been recognised at national training provider BB Training Academy’s annual awards ceremony graduation of the 132 apprentices who have recently completed their course. Learners arrived from cross the UK to the event, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes, with families in tow to celebrate their achievements together.
Super heroes of the care sector recognised at awards ceremony
The next generation of care workers have been recognised at national training provider BB Training Academy’s annual awards ceremony graduation of the 132 apprentices who have recently completed their course. Learners arrived from cross the UK to the event, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes, with families in tow to celebrate their achievements together.
The NHS at 70: Employment in the care sector
On July 5 the NHS turned 70 years old. We find ourselves today in a completely different world compared with 1948, when the NHS was first created. The nation’s most loved institution faces fresh challenges in the twenty-first century due to issues such as Brexit, a skill drain, and an ageing population. The NHS is treating more patients than ever before. Yet worryingly for the first time, more nurses are leaving the NHS than joining it (NHS Digital).
One in two businesses doesn’t offer training
There’s no doubt that the competition for quality job candidates is fiercer than ever. As opportunities for employees to progress or take a new career path have become easier to secure, many businesses are finding it harder to retain and attract quality members of staff. This is largely down to advances in technology and a thriving recruitment industry, which is currently valued at £32.2bn. LinkedIn and online job sites mean that employees have endless job opportunities at their fingertips.
National Training provider ranked top in health and social care
A national training provider based in Staffordshire has been recognised as Top Employer for Health and Social Care at The School Leaver Awards 2018, thanks to its innovative approach to developing and training health and social care apprentices. BB Training Academy, which also placed 53rd in the AllAboutSchoolLeavers Top 100 Employers for School & College Leavers 2018, offers life time support to the care sector, with courses and apprenticeships in health and social care and childcare.
Find the right balance to make 20% work
For many learners, the appeal of apprenticeships is that they offer the chance to gain an academic qualification whilst receiving practical ‘hands-on’ experience. It’s a valuable offering to businesses too, as they enable employers to upskill workforces and equip their team with the right knowledge, behaviours and skills, that they know are tried and trusted.
Training in the age of technology
Thanks to the constant advancements in technology, effective training and development has never been so easy or efficient. From remote access to online resources to tutor support via digital media such as WhatsApp and Skype, the range of platforms now being used are giving learners every opportunity to reach their potential.
The apprenticeship levy: Better guidance can unlock its business potential
If you’re a business owner, or involved in learning and development in your workplace, there’s no doubt that the apprenticeship levy will be a subject of much discussion. Many businesses have voiced their concerns about the confusion the levy is causing and its cost to their business. One of the key reasons behind this confusion, is that not enough guidance has been given to help employers understand how the levy affects them and about the funds available.
Putting children's safety first - the value to employers - SHP Online
Putting children’s safety first – the value to employers Fay Gibbin, training manager, at Busy Bees Training, part of the Busy Bees nursery group, currently oversees over 1,000 learners undertaking childcare, management and catering apprenticeships as well as 20 short courses delivered at 12 venues throughout the country.
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