National Apprenticeship Week 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 6th-12th February 2023   National Apprenticeship week is coming around and this year it is on the 6th-12th February. It is the 16th Annual Apprenticeship week that has been celebrated.   We want to take this time to acknowledge the success of those who have passed their apprenticeship and have gone on … Read more

NUS Student Discount Card – How to apply

NUS Apprentice Extra Card As an apprentice you are able to apply for a NUS Apprentice Extra card which gives you similar benefits to owning a student card. You can get a range of discounts such as Amazon, Dominos, Alton Towers and more. To apply for one you can go onto the apprentice extra website … Read more

2022 World Cup – Why are people protesting?

The 2022 World Cup has kicked off in Qatar this week. A sporting event that is celebrated around the world every 4 years. However, this year it is surrounded by protests from both players and fans about the human rights in Qatar. Qatar has been under scrutiny since the announcement that they would be hosting the … Read more

Transgender Awareness Week

13th – 19th November is Transgender awareness week. This week is all about educating and raising awareness about the discrimination members of the LGBTQ+ face. We want to raise awareness about Trans rights as well as stopping violence and exclusion against members of the LGBTQ+ community. For example in April 2022 protests were held in … Read more

Remembrance Day 2022

Remembrance Day or also known as Armistice Day is on the 11th of November every year. Remembrance Sunday is marked on the second Sunday of November which this year is on the 13th. Remembrance Day is a day which marks the end of the First World War in 1918. At 11:00AM there is a 2 … Read more

New Learning Content on Pivot Point

There is now new updated learning content on Pivot Point which includes work books and activities for you to complete.  The new topics include more lessons in Anatomy and Physiology. Safe working practices to support Hairdressing, Barbering and the Beauty Level 2 Programmes. The lessons are as follows:    205BT Anatomy and Physiology ·         205BT.01 Building Blocks … Read more

Would you go vegan?

World Vegan Day 1st November 2022  Veganism is on the rise due to many factors, one of them being the rise in awareness of how eating meat massively impacts our carbon footprint and planet. Supermarkets are making it much more accessible to get vegan produce as more companies are producing vegan friendly foods due to … Read more

On Your Side

On Your Side is a new nationwide service that was launched in August 2022, offering dedicated support for East and Southeast Asian victims of racism as well as other forms of hate. The service, funded by the Department for Levelling up Housing and Communities, includes a 24/7 helpline which can be available in East and … Read more