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Unlock Your Potential: A Practical Guide to Revising for Success

Revision is more than rereading notes — it is about working with information until you understand it, remember it, and can use it confidently. Whether you are preparing for exams or an EPA, this guide will help you set goals, plan your time, stay focused, and find revision techniques that work for you.

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Angie Evans

Thu 28 Aug

Lead with Confidence: Your Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor EPA Journey
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Lead with Confidence: Your Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor EPA Journey

The End Point Assessment is your chance to showcase everything you’ve learned on your apprenticeship. It is made up of two equally important parts. Both carry the same weight towards your result, which will be either: Fail, Pass or Distinction. Want that Distinction? You’ll need to hit the top mark in both assessments. Aim high, prepare well, and make your hard work count!

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April Rose

Thu 28 Aug

The Responsible Manager – Could It Happen Here? Eliminating Modern Slavery from the UK Workplace
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The Responsible Manager – Could It Happen Here? Eliminating Modern Slavery from the UK Workplace

Slavery is not confined to history; it exists today in its many forms. Modern Slavery is a global issue affecting millions of people, including here in the UK. We have a duty to protect our people and protect our business by identifying the risks and taking action to eliminate exploitation and the associated criminal activity, from our workplace.

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Jane Savage

Wed 30 Jul

Expert Viewpoint: Human-Centred Coaching in the Age of AI
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Expert Viewpoint: Human-Centred Coaching in the Age of AI

Abz Salloum, EIA, FCMgr, EMCC-accredited coaching professional and transformational coach, offers his expert perspective on how leaders and coaches can thoughtfully integrate AI, embrace systems thinking, and empower growth in a digital age without losing the human essence that makes coaching transformational.

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Abz Salloum

Fri 25 Jul

Fuel Your Focus: 6 Daily Habits to Boost Energy, Reduce Stress & Support Gut Health
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Fuel Your Focus: 6 Daily Habits to Boost Energy, Reduce Stress & Support Gut Health

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation. They communicate through your nervous system, stress hormones, immune cells and the trillions of microbes in your gut microbiome. When this system is out of sync, it can affect your focus, sleep, stress resilience and overall wellbeing.

Claire Barnes

Tue 22 Jul

The Responsible Manager – Creating a Neuroinclusive Environment
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The Responsible Manager – Creating a Neuroinclusive Environment

With a rise in awareness and diagnoses, neurodiversity is increasingly recognised in the workplace. Estimates show 15 - 20% of the UK workforce have a neurodiverse condition such as ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia. As responsible leaders, we need to adapt our approach to support neurodivergent individuals and create a working environment that allows everyone to thrive.

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Jane Savage

Fri 20 Jun

Expert Viewpoint: Time for a Fresh Look at Sustainability
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Expert Viewpoint: Time for a Fresh Look at Sustainability

Ayesha Rees, Managing Director of AR Consultancy, shares her view on the Social Value aspects to Sustainability and how businesses can truly add social value through standard operating practises.

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Jay Dehaan

Mon 19 May

The Art of Listening – Finding the Balance between Support and Challenge in Coaching
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The Art of Listening – Finding the Balance between Support and Challenge in Coaching

Coaching involves a real and important tension. It’s not just about making clients comfortable, nor is it about pushing them into discomfort. It’s about creating a space where growth happens often at the edge of support and challenge. The truth many new coaches miss is this: striking that balance depends on your ability to truly and deeply listen.

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Abz Salloum

Fri 16 May

Leadership in the Military
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Leadership in the Military

As our nation marks 80 years since Victory in Europe, we pause to honour the immense sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom. VE Day is not just a historic date; it is a moment to reflect on courage, resilience, and the qualities of leadership that helped guide us through one of the darkest chapters in human history.

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Chris Williams

Thu 08 May

New Senior People and Culture Professional Apprenticeship Launched
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New Senior People and Culture Professional Apprenticeship Launched

We are excited to announce the launch of the Level 7 Senior People and Culture Professional Apprenticeship. This programme is designed to equip experienced HR professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in senior HR leadership roles.

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Jay Dehaan

Wed 23 Apr

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