Choosing the right training provider and course
All too often we see comments on social media from people very confused about which course and which training provider they should go with. It’s far too common that we hear about training providers offering very low prices for ‘full’ qualifications, often with hidden charges or penalties. The ‘full’ qualifications often being CPD courses and […]
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Is good cheap when it comes to buying a qualification
Everyone loves a bargain or a good deal! But as with everything in life, is cheap good when it comes to buying a qualification? On social media we are seeing more and more learners asking if this is the right course in order for them to work with children or progress in their career. We […]
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Steps to avoid disappointment when signing up for a course
This weekend on social media, I have seen so many comments and posts from people looking for courses or who have already signed up for courses that have been mis-sold. One poor learner had been given the wrong information by one of the country’s biggest recruitment agency! Others have not been given support by their […]
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Choosing the right level for STLS courses
There seems to be a lot of confusion over the ‘right qualification’ to work in a school environment and to be honest, it can be a bit of a minefield! In the first instance, if you want to work in a school then the best route is to start to volunteer in a school, each […]
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What is the role of an assessor
We are seeing so many requests for support from learners on social media to help them complete their assignments, where to find evidence and people struggling as assignments have been returned with minimal feedback. We thought we would explain the role of the assessor in vocational qualifications. We have both been so lucky that any […]
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Questions you need to ask a training provider
THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A TRAINING PROVIDER You have trawled the internet and social media and you are now completely confused as to which training provider or qualification you should be looking for. We hope our previous series of blogs has helped you. We have thought about the questions […]
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Just what is Panco
Judging by a lot of bewilderment on social media a few weeks ago, when someone asked where to complete a PANCo qualification, it quickly became obvious that people in the industry had not heard of it apart from an alternative to coat chicken in! With the implementation of the revised EYFS the PANCo role will […]
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What to expect
You’ve researched, pondered, and finally chosen the course with your preferred training provider but what should you expect once you have enrolled? Hopefully, before you have committed to any course you have followed our advice and guidance on choosing the right training provider and course – if not head over to our website to view […]
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How to become an assessor
We are often asked by people; how do you become an assessor or what career progression is there for some of the more experienced early years workers? Working as an assessor is very rewarding as you can pass on your own experiences and advice to people starting out in an industry in early years. Many […]
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The Dream Assessor
(This isn’t us making up a silly title but taken from Cache guidance!) On social media, we are seeing so many people asking for guidance and support for an assignment. It never ceases to surprise us how little support some students get from their assessors. If this resonates with you then read on!! This week […]
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