World Aids Day 2016 (1 December) Did you know that tomorrow is World Aids Day? Is your knowledge up-to-date? HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, weakening your ability to fight infections and disease. Although there is no cure for HIV, medical advancements mean that being diagnosed with the virus is no longer the death sentence that it used... Posted: 30 November 2016 at 11:31 am by Laura Morris
Want to inspire and grow your team? CAW are looking for employers to participate in a brand new Traineeship Programme. Launching in January 2017 the programme will run from its Huntingdon centre and last a total of 10 weeks. It is fully funded by the government so there is no cost to you! Traineeships are a great way to find emerging talent... Posted: 2 November 2016 at 11:47 am by Laura Morris
Make sure you’re paying the right wage! On 1 October 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increased. These increases are designed to pull up wages in line with inflation. There are no changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) – for workers aged 25 and over- which was introduced in April 2016, this remains at £7.20 per hour. However all other... Posted: 3 October 2016 at 11:43 am by Laura Morris
Are you sacrificing your career to keep the peace? Is it best to look after number one or is it better to keep the peace in the team? Well the obvious answer is to do both, but we are all aware that we don’t live in a perfect world and this can’t always be achieved. So what’s the best way forward? It’s all about... Posted: 19 September 2016 at 7:43 am by Laura Morris
Excellent pass rates for Accountancy 2015/2016! CAW Business School has consistently produced pass rates significantly higher than AAT averages for their Bookkeeping and Accountancy programmes, and we’re delighted to confirm that this trend has continued in 2016! Congratulations to our students on all of their hard work! Pass rates for the academic year 2015/2016 are as follows: Course CAW Business School... Posted: 25 August 2016 at 8:53 am by Alison German
Don’t underestimate the opportunities you can offer Have you ever felt that what you do is just common sense and doesn’t require specific training? What you are likely failing to realise is that just because something is simple to you, doesn’t mean that everyone else would automatically know how to do it! Recently a prospective apprenticeship employer said that the job that they... Posted: 11 May 2016 at 2:31 pm by Laura Morris
Not long to go until Huntingdonshire Business Fair! CAW Business School are looking forward to attending the upcoming Huntingdonshire Business Fair, April 21st 2016. The exhibition is taking place at Wood Green Animal Shelters in Godmanchester with over 100 businesses exhibiting. The Huntingdonshire Business Fair is organised by Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce and the event is free to attend. As the region’s biggest... Posted: 21 March 2016 at 11:56 am by Laura Morris
The College of Animal Welfare Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted The College of Animal Welfare (incorporating CAW Business School) has been rated as ‘Good’ across the board following its recent Ofsted inspection. This is the first inspection the College has been through since the new, more stringent, inspection framework was introduced in September 2015. Barbara Cooper, College Principal, commented “We are delighted to have received... Posted: 16 March 2016 at 10:24 am by Alison German
Important OFSTED Information: Have your say! Calling all students and employers! As you may be aware, this week CAW Business School is undergoing an Ofsted Inspection. You should have received an email with a link to a survey to complete – the information gathered from these surveys is being used by the inspectors this week so please ensure you complete it as... Posted: 10 February 2016 at 12:48 pm by Laura Morris
Notification of Ofsted Inspection: 8-12 February 2016 The CAW Business School will be undergoing an Ofsted Inspection from the 8 – 12 February 2016. During the inspection, inspectors will talk to the College Principal, lecturers, staff, employers and learners, as well as considering the views of parents and carers. They will spend time observing lessons and looking at the quality of teaching and... Posted: 4 February 2016 at 2:52 pm by Laura Morris