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What is a Further Education College?
on November 14, 2018in Education
There are 48 Further Education colleges in London that offer a wide range of courses including vocational, academic, technical and professional level qualifications.
According to the Association of Colleges, Further Education colleges in the UK have helped approximately 2.2 million students in improving their employability skills and broaden their career opportunities.
But what are Further Education colleges? And what type of courses do they offer?What is a Further
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Robots in Child Care: Yes or No?
on October 31, 2018in Childcare
For me, the thought of children being looked after a robot can bring a shiver down my spine. I mean, it is definitely not humane, and neither is it normal. But similar to how robots have benefitted the elderly care sector, there is an argument which says that robots in child care can benefit the sector.
In this article, I'll take a look at both sides of the argument.
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Male Child Care: Why Men Avoid Child Care?
on October 19, 2018in Childcare
One in three councils throughout the UK hire male child care workers in the sector. The female-dominated sector, of which 98% is female, has been encouraging more men to join the workforce in an effort to improve diversity.
But with such little uptake, what are the reasons as to why men don't pursue a career in childcare?
Male Child Care is Not Macho Enough
Diving into the realm of social gender stereotyping here, but the fact is, a lot of men don't see it as a “man's” job. Society has been conditioned to believe that men are the de-facto bread-winner, and women look a
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9 Ways to Engage and Encourage The Millennial Workforce
on October 19, 2018
The millennial workforce now forms a significant section of the workforce and the number is just increasing by the day.
Some adjustment must be made in the work culture to accommodate this highly demanding yet very efficient and productive generation in the workforce.
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Employee Engagement
Employee engagement must become the motto of every organization in order to keep up with the millennials. They are raised in a manner that they always consider themselves special, v
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Legionella: What You Need To Know
on October 19, 2018in Construction
Legionella is a type of bacteria (not a virus) that causes respiratory infection in humans. Types of infections include Lochgoilhead fever, Pontiac fever and Legionnaires' disease. Any infection that is caused by the Legionella bacteria strain is referred to as 'legionellosis'.
What are the Health Risks of Legionellosis?
Both Lochgoilhead and Pontiac fevers are flu-like illnesses which are non-fatal. But Legionnaires' disease, which is similar to pneumonia, is fatal in approximately 12% of cases.
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How Creative Activities Can Benefit a Child's Development
on October 18, 2018
Creative activities play a vital role in a child's development. In fact, there are numerous studies which support this.
But as child care workers, it is imperative for you to plan in creative activities as part of your daily program. You have to remember that not every child has access to resources and materials to allow them to exercise their creative juices. Some children will have never had a chance to paint or draw until they've stepped into a nursery for the first time. It is a sad fact, but it is true.In
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Green Cities: What Are They? And How Can We Build Them?
on October 17, 2018in Construction
More than half of the world's population live in cities. With urban population predicted to grow, and the threat of climate change expected to worsen, we must take the initiative to make better use of renewable energy and transform our cities to become cleaner, greener and more economically viable.
What Is A Green City?
They are cities which have chosen to focus on sustainability. They are cities aiming to decrease their pollution and to reduce the negative environmental impact they create. They do this by recycling, reducing emissions and waste, and more.Why The Need For Green Cities?
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3D Printed Homes: Future of Construction?
on October 12, 2018in Construction
Ever since the world's first family moved into a 3D printed home in France back in June 2018, as reported by the BBC, it has opened up new possibilities for more affordable and quicker housebuilding.
3D printing has become one of the hottest emerging technologies of our time. Some have even dubbed the introduction of 3D printing technologies as the birth of the third industrial revolution.
What is 3D Printing?
3D printing was originally invented by an American engineer, Chuck Hall, in
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Health and Social Care: How to Recover From a Burnout
on October 11, 2018
Burnout happens to the best of us, but in the health and social sector, experiencing burnout is fairly common.
A report published by Community Care, which surveyed 1,359 individuals who worked in the care sector, found that 73% scored in the highest category for emotional exhaustion, while a further 18% scored moderate levels of exhaustion. But the report also unveiled that 91% of respondents scored in the highest category for personal accomplishment.
Looking at these figures, it's fair for me to say that the average care worker does enjoy what they do, but the nature of the role can cause many to feel
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5 Ways Millennials are Transforming the Workforce
on October 05, 2018
Millennials: Probably the most over-scrutinized, over analyzed generation of all times. Wikipedia defines millennials as individuals reaching young adulthood in the early 21st century. The exact time period, however, is not very well defined.
According to Newsweek magazine, the Millennial generation was born between 1977 and 1994.
The New York Times placed the Millennials at 1976-1990 and 1978-1998, while an article in Time magazine claimed millennials were born between 1980-2000.
Considering the endpoints, the range 1977 to 2000 can be taken as the broader age group of millennials.
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