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Supporting Language Development in the Early Years

Early Years Education Teachers and Parents

Parents and early years workers could play a significant role in helping to improve children’s language development. Find some useful strategies here.

Mar 26, 2021
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How to Start a Meal Prep Business

Food Safety Hospitality Starting a Business

Our guide takes you through how to start your own meal prep business, from creating a business plan and marketing to food safety training and requirements.

Mar 26, 2021
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How to Start a Catering Business

Food Safety Hospitality Starting a Business

Our guide on how to start a catering business covers everything from what licenses and equipment you need to ideas on how to market your business.

Mar 24, 2021
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How to Start a Nursery Business

Education Safeguarding Children Starting a Business Teachers and Parents Training

Our guide on how to start a nursery business covers everything from the benefits and qualifications required to creating a business plan and marketing.

Mar 22, 2021
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What is the Toxic Trio?

Education Safeguarding Children Teachers and Parents

The toxic trio is a concept that everyone with safeguarding responsibilities should be aware of. Find out how you can identify risk factors here.

Mar 19, 2021
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Metacognition in the Classroom: Benefits & Strategies

Education Teachers and Parents

Encouraging metacognition in the classroom is a way to ensure that your students are learning effectively. Find strategies you could use to teach it here.

Mar 17, 2021
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How to Become a Construction Worker

Career Development Training

If you are considering a career in construction, you need to be aware of the requirements. Find advice on qualifications, skills and experience here.

Mar 15, 2021
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Instructional Coaching: Benefits & Strategies

Career Development Education Teachers and Parents

Instructional coaching has been deemed an effective way to support and develop teaching staff. Find out what it involves and the strategies used here.

Mar 12, 2021
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Dust Hazards in Construction: Importance of Managing Risks & RPE

Safety Management Site Safety Workplace Safety

Construction dust exposure poses significant hazards to workers. We explain what construction dusts are and how to appropriately manage the risks here.

Mar 10, 2021
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Plumbing Risk Assessment: Free Template

Asbestos Awareness Risk Assessment Working at Height Workplace Safety

Plumbers are often exposed to several hazards which need to be assessed prior to commencing work. Download your free plumbing risk assessment here.

Mar 8, 2021
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What is Sous Vide Cooking & How Does it Work?

Hospitality

Sous vide is a brilliant method of cooking that is becoming more and more utilised by cooks of all abilities. Find out what it is and how it works here.

Mar 1, 2021
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Child Exploitation Quiz

Safeguarding Children

Exploitation is an issue that anyone working with children should have a good understanding of. Test your knowledge to see how much you know, here.

Feb 26, 2021
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Food Safety for Food Banks: Rules & Regulations

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety

If you work or volunteer in a food bank, there are food safety considerations you must bear in mind. We outline the rules and regulations to be aware of here.

Feb 24, 2021
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How to Talk About Mental Health

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Talking about mental health shows others that you are there for them, and helps to reduce the stigma around it. Find ideas on how to talk about the topic here.

Feb 19, 2021
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Risk Assessment for Cleaning: Free Template

COSHH Risk Assessment

Cleaning activities come with many different types of hazards. Learn about the hazards and download your free risk assessment template for cleaning here.

Feb 12, 2021
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Vegan Food Products: What are the Labelling Requirements?

Allergens and Food Labelling

An increase in demand has seen the manufacturing of vegan food products grow. We cover the labelling requirements and how it impacts allergy sufferers here.

Feb 10, 2021
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How to Teach Children About Healthy Relationships

Education Safeguarding Children Teachers and Parents

It’s important to give children the tools they need to build healthy relationships and recognise warning signs. Find tips for teaching these skills here.

Feb 8, 2021
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What are High Touch Surfaces and How Should You Clean Them?

Health and Hygiene

Cleaning certain types of surfaces more frequently than others is crucial. Find out how you should clean and disinfect high touch surfaces here.

Feb 5, 2021
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How to Promote Positive Mental Health in Schools

Education Mental Health and Wellbeing Teachers and Parents

For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re looking at promoting positive mental health in schools. Find ideas you can easily add to the school routine, here.

Jan 29, 2021
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How to Upskill Yourself

Career Development Training

Upskilling is something that is becoming increasingly relevant. Find out what it means to upskill yourself, why it’s beneficial, and how to do it here.

Jan 27, 2021
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