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How to Use Assessment for Learning in Schools

Education Teachers and Parents

When used effectively, assessment for learning, or AFL, can be a highly impactful teaching tool. Learn about the benefits, different types, and strategies here.

Feb 28, 2022
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What Does it Mean to be a T-Shaped Employee?

Business Fundamentals Career Development

Nowadays, more than one fine-tuned skill set makes for a desirable employee. Find out why T-shaped employees are valuable team members here.

Feb 25, 2022
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How to Help Someone With Loneliness

Mental Health and Wellbeing Safeguarding Adults

Loneliness can have a significant impact on people of all ages, including their mental health. Find some tips for how to help someone with loneliness here.

Feb 23, 2022
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How to Promote Positive Mental Health for Healthcare Workers

Mental Health and Wellbeing Safeguarding Adults

Working in health and social care can mean facing a number of daily challenges. Find guidance on reducing stress in healthcare workers here.

Feb 18, 2022
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High Speed Training Celebrate #Twosday

High Speed Training News Training

To celebrate passing 2 million learners, we are giving away 222 free training courses to a number of charities across the UK. Here’s our T&Cs and how to enter.

Feb 18, 2022
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Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Quiz

Education SEN Teachers and Parents

In order to support children with SEND, you need to feel confident in your knowledge of best practice in this area. Test your understanding here.

Feb 16, 2022
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How to Defrost a Freezer

Food Safety Hospitality

Whether it’s a household appliance or in a commercial kitchen, everyone should understand how to defrost a freezer safely. Find guidance on how to do it here.

Feb 11, 2022
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What are Difficult Conversations in Health and Social Care?

Advanced Safeguarding Mental Health and Wellbeing Safeguarding Adults

Communication in health and social care is vital and an invaluable skill. Find guidance on dealing with communication scenarios here.

Feb 9, 2022
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Guidance on What To Do If Someone Is Choking

Health and Safety Legislation

Choking can happen to anyone at any time. Find guidance on what to do if someone is choking and learn how to respond here.

Feb 4, 2022
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How to Use the Engagement Model in Schools

Education SEN Teachers and Parents

It is now a statutory requirement for schools to use the engagement model. Learn more about its key principles and how it should be applied in schools here.

Feb 2, 2022
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Vegan Risk Assessment & Checklist for Food Manufacturers: Free Templates

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety

Manufacturers may come across multiple challenges when producing vegan food products. Download a free vegan food risk assessment and checklist here.

Jan 28, 2022
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Case Study: Compliance at the University of Exeter

Case Studies Health and Safety Legislation High Speed Training News Training

In this case study, we look at how the University of Exeter used our training to keep staff up to date on vital areas of compliance and legislation.

Jan 26, 2022
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How to Promote Oral Health Care in Care Homes

Health and Hygiene Safeguarding Adults

Oral health care is especially important to those working in care. Find guidance and access our free oral health care plan template here.

Jan 24, 2022
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How to Identify Which Foods Contain Gluten

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety

It’s crucial that people working in food production and manufacturing understand which ingredients contain gluten. Find guidance on labelling products here.

Jan 21, 2022
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How to Support Individuals After Giving First Aid Assistance

Health and Safety Legislation Mental Health and Wellbeing

First aid assistance could be required at any time. Find guidance on how to support those suffering from the shock of saving a life here.

Jan 19, 2022
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ADHD Myths and Facts

Education SEN Teachers and Parents

A lack of understanding about ADHD can perpetuate many untruths. We outline some of the most common ADHD myths and confront them with facts here.

Jan 14, 2022
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Prevent Duty Guidance for Teachers: Free Resource Pack

Education Teachers and Parents

We’ve created a range of resources for educators, offering information and advice about the Prevent Duty strategy. Download our resource pack here.

Jan 12, 2022
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How to Prevent Falls in the Elderly

Safeguarding Adults

Falls can affect us all, but the elderly population is at increased risk of complications. Find guidance on how to prevent falls in the elderly here.

Jan 12, 2022
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Fundamental British Values: Prevent Strategy Ideas for Teachers

Education Teachers and Parents

All educators are required to instil fundamental British values as part of their duty under the Prevent strategy. This guide offers advice for teachers.

Jan 10, 2022
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What Does Alcohol Free and Low Alcohol Mean?

Allergens and Food Labelling Food Safety Mental Health and Wellbeing

Alcohol free, de-alcoholised and low alcohol drinks have become increasingly popular over the years. We explore what alcohol free means here.

Jan 7, 2022
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