by Hamid | Dec 16, 2025 | Learner Support & Advice
Introduction Every organisation working with children and young people has a legal and moral duty to keep them safe from harm. Safeguarding is not only about protecting children from risks outside the organisation — it also includes protecting them from potential...
by Hamid | Dec 1, 2025 | Learner Support & Advice
Why the new minimum wage makes apprenticeships a smart money-saving move for employers? Yesterday’s Budget 2025 announcement from the Government has confirmed what many employers feared: payroll costs are set to rise significantly. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has...
by Hamid | Nov 26, 2025 | Learner Support & Advice, Success Stories
Children can abuse other children — and this reality must never be ignored or minimised as “banter” or “a rite of passage.”Child-on-child abuse (also known as peer-on-peer abuse) is a serious safeguarding issue that can cause long-term harm to victims and also impact...
by Hamid | Nov 18, 2025 | Learner Support & Advice
Finished with your GCSEs or A-Levels and wondering, “What’s next?” It’s a huge question, and the number of choices out there can feel a bit overwhelming. For a long time, it seemed like university was the only path to a great career. But guess...
by Hamid | Nov 10, 2025 | Learner Support & Advice
A crucial National Insurance (NI) exemption, in place since April 2016, is delivering increasingly massive savings for businesses that employ apprentices under the age of 25. Following the most recent tax changes, the financial benefit of this relief has become more...
by Hamid | Oct 16, 2025 | Learner Support & Advice
Building a sustainable future requires a global commitment. International cooperation and investment are essential to achieve the ambitious goals we have set. Developed nations must fulfil their financial pledges and developing countries need robust support to build...
