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Resilience Quiz

Mental Health and Wellbeing

How resilient are you? What are the characteristics of resilient people? Test your knowledge of personal resilience in our quick quiz.

Aug 30, 2019
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How Do I Become a Headteacher?

Education Teachers and Parents

Being the headteacher of a school is one of the highest positions in the education sector. How do you get there?

Aug 28, 2019
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What are the Four Types of Food Contamination?

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety Health and Hygiene

What are the four types of food contamination? Find out in our food hygiene guide. Covering chemical, microbial, physical and allergenic contamination.

Aug 26, 2019
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What is an Early Help Assessment?

Mental Health and Wellbeing Safeguarding Children Teachers and Parents

An Early Help Assessment replaces the Common Assessment Framework previously in place to identify extra support for children & families. Read more here.

Aug 23, 2019
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How to Prepare for an Environmental Health Home Kitchen Inspection

Food Safety Starting a Business

If you sell food from home, your home kitchen will need to be inspected by an Environmental Health Officer. Download our free self-checklist here!

Aug 21, 2019
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A Short Guide to Acrylamide in Food

Food Safety Nutrition

What is Acrylamide? How Much Acrylamide is Safe? Find the answers in our Short Guide to Acrylamide.

Aug 19, 2019
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Food Product Recall Procedure Template – Free Download

Food Safety Hospitality

Food recalls are a common occurrence in the UK & knowing how to respond to a food product recall is essential. See our template and guide here.

Aug 16, 2019
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How to Improve Your Food Hygiene Rating

Food Safety HACCP Hospitality

Full guidance on food hygiene ratings, including what they mean for businesses and consumers. Free self-inspection checklist plus other handy resources.

Aug 14, 2019
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Selling Cakes from Home: Do I Need a Food Hygiene Certificate?

Food Safety Training

If you are selling cakes from home you may need a food hygiene certificate. We’ll help you decide which level of food hygiene training is right for you.

Aug 9, 2019
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How Often Are Food Hygiene Inspections?

Business Law and Compliance Food Safety Hospitality

We answer some questions about environmental health inspections, including how often they are, what inspectors look for and if they can issue fines.

Aug 7, 2019
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Asbestos in Schools – Free Awareness Poster for Teachers and Students

Education Health and Safety Legislation Teachers and Parents

Asbestos is a serious concern in schools built pre 2000. We explain the duty holder’s responsibility and include a free poster to raise awareness.

Aug 1, 2019
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Do I Need a Food Hygiene Certificate to Sell Food?

Food Safety Hospitality Training

Knowledge of food hygiene & safety is essential for food handlers. One way to evidence this is through training and certification.

Jul 26, 2019
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Food Fraud: Vulnerability Assessment Checklist

Food Safety HACCP Hospitality

A food vulnerability assessment checklist can help you identify risks of food fraud in your business. Download yours free, here.

Jul 22, 2019
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Food Fraud: Product Traceability Template

Food Safety HACCP Hospitality

Food traceability is vital in the prevention of food fraud. Download our free food traceability template and use the guide to help you fill it in.

Jul 17, 2019
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How to Clear Your Cache

Business Fundamentals Training

Clearing your cache is often the way to solve loading errors. We show you how on 8 different browsers, including chrome, internet explorer & firefox.

Jul 5, 2019
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Whistleblowing on Food Crime – Do You Know Your Rights?

Business Law and Compliance Food Safety Hospitality

Food crime can affect all parts of the supply chain. Do you know how to report something if you spot it? We explain your legal rights here.

Jun 25, 2019
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What is Food Fraud?

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety Hospitality

The first in our food fraud investigative series. We discuss the crime of food fraud, the effects and the 7 techniques, such as adulteration.

Jun 17, 2019
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How to Set Up a Food Stall at a Festival

Business Fundamentals Food Safety Starting a Business

We look at the costs, food hygiene and health & safety requirements of setting up a food stall at a festival. Application guidance also provided.

Jun 14, 2019
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What is CHAS Accreditation and How Do I Apply?

Site Safety Training

A High Speed Training certificate could help you gain CHAS accreditation. Find out what it is and how to go about the process here.

May 29, 2019
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Why is Reading so Important for Children?

Education Teachers and Parents

Reading has numerous benefits for children, including a positive effect on development. Find out why it is important & how you can incorporate it here.

May 24, 2019
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