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Ideas for Starting a Food Business From Home

Food Safety Hospitality Starting a Business

Our guide outlines a variety of ideas for starting your own food business from home, including everything from a cake business to a pet food business.

Apr 14, 2021
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How to Carry Out the Primary Survey Using the DRABC Steps

Workplace Safety

Having the confidence in your ability to carry out the primary survey steps is an essential part of administering first aid. Learn the DRABC steps here.

Apr 12, 2021
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Cyber Security in Food & Drink Manufacturing: BRCGS Standards

Data Protection Food Safety

The threat of a cyber attack is very much a real prospect for food and drink manufacturers. We cover the cyber security threats and the BRCGS standards here.

Apr 9, 2021
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Clean Label Packaging & Food Trends

Allergens and Food Labelling

Clean labelling is a widely accepted term used by the food industry. Find out what it refers to and how to make a label more consumer friendly here.

Mar 29, 2021
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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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