The importance of COSHH after COVID-19
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What is an Educational Welfare Officer?
In unambiguous and simple terms, an Educational Welfare Officer, known as an EWO, is a local government official who is
The Kitchen Hierarchy Explained
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COSHH for hairdressers
Did you know that COSHH applies to hairdressers? Going to the hairdressers is a wonderfully relaxing and exciting experience for
The importance of PPE selection in healthcare
PPE is used throughout health care, it is any form of equipment that will protect its user against health or
Customer profile: Younger People With Dementia
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How has COVID-19 impacted working in hospitality?
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What are the Seven Caldicott Principles?
There is a need for an existent and functional set of policies to ensure transparency in every institution, especially when
Promoting Positive Mental Health in Schools
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or
School Breakfast Club Requirements
School breakfast clubs are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. For many schoolchildren they are making an extremely positive difference
Recording Abuse Against Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding vulnerable adults is the responsibility of everyone not just the people who are directly involved in working with vulnerable
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Safeguarding in schools is extremely important. Throughout the literature, policy and profession, it is consistently repeated that safeguarding is everybody’s
How to Reduce Employee Turnover
According to statistics from Monster, the average UK staff turnover rate is 15%. However, this number tends to vary between
Health and Safety Guidance for Gym Staff
As a personal trainer or anyone else who works in a fitness centre, you’ll know how important gym health and
How to deal with challenging behaviour in the classroom
Dealing with challenging behaviour in the classroom is one of the most difficult aspects of teaching and sadly the one
Catering tips and tricks
Catering tips and tricks are needed now more than ever. Working in food preparation is a challenging industry, with plenty
How to Undertake a COSHH Assessment
For many UK employers, COSHH risk assessments are a legal requirement for employee safety. Official figures reveal that roughly 200
Promoting Equality and Diversity in the Classroom
There has never been a more important time for teaching and promoting equality and diversity in Britain’s classrooms. Out of
The Importance of Respect in the Workplace
The importance of respect in the workplace is something that must be understood by employees at every level of seniority.
Promoting dignity in care
It is very important that we are all treated with respect as individuals, but when somebody moves into care, their
RIDDOR in Care Homes
Every workplace has procedures for reporting and recording accidents, incidents, and illnesses, care homes are no exception. When you work
What is CPD?
CPD, meaning continued professional development, is a means of improving your knowledge at work. Our education doesn’t stop when we
Types of Food Contamination
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The Children and Families Act 2014
The Children and Families Act 2014 was a landmark law in the UK. It changed and enhanced a lot of
Promoting staff wellbeing in schools
Working in a school is very rewarding, but school leaders still need to look after their staff wellbeing. Staff wellbeing
Keeping motivation levels up in the workplace
Keeping motivation levels up in the workplace will make for a better working environment. Research has found that nearly a
How can I prepare for an EHO visit at home?
If you are running a food business from home, whether as a sideline or as your main source of income,
RIDDOR in Nurseries
RIDDOR applies in nurseries, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), all employers have a duty
Promoting Equality and Diversity in Care
Promoting Equality and Diversity in health and social care is crucial to ensure that everyone is treated equally and respected
What are Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?
If you no longer have the capacity to make your own decisions and you are a danger to yourself and/or
A guide to confidentiality in care
If you work in care, you need to know about confidentiality. We all want to know that our personal information
Supporting Children with Autism in the Classroom
Supporting children with autism in the classroom will enable them to have a positive learning environment. In the UK, around
What is Female Genital Mutilation?
Female genital mutilation, or FGM, is practised by some religious and cultural communities, including some in the UK. It’s a
Food Allergen Labelling
Food allergen labelling is crucially important for food safety. An estimated 2 million people suffer from a food allergy in
Promoting Positive Behaviour in Nurseries
Encouraging positive behaviour in children is one of the most important elements of their time at nursery. We have lots
Implementing GDPR in Early Years
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Guide to DBS Checks
A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is an analysis of UK police records to help prevent unsuitable applicants from
The types of child neglect
Neglect is the most common form of child abuse in the UK. Neglect comes in many different forms which we
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020
Although the objective of keeping children safe at school has always been important, it was specifically laid out as policy
DBS guide for the self-employed
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Building resilience in the classroom
Building resilience in the classroom is becoming increasingly important. On average, children in the UK spend 635 hours in the classroom
