English and Maths – Are they really that important? Do you look forward to the time when your Maths and English skills will cross paths with your studies here at The College of Animal Welfare (CAW), or maybe you dread the thought of it? Either way, we’re here to make sure that you’ll never have to panic at the thought of applying your Maths... Posted: 30 April 2018 at 2:00 pm by Lauren Daws
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: The Benefits of Meditation Why is meditation important? We have all heard that meditation reduces stress, however doctors are now suggesting that it can help improve creativity, improve sleep, decrease anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and even addiction. So how do we meditate? First, find a comfortable place where you can sit without distractions for at least 2 minutes and... Posted: 12 April 2018 at 2:18 pm by Lauren Daws
#NAW2018 National Apprenticeship Week: 5-9 March 2018 This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and this year the theme is ‘Apprenticeships Work’! And work they do – each year hundreds of thousands of people up and down the country choose an apprenticeship to start their working life, change career or upskill in their current employment. #NAW2018 aims to showcase real life apprentices to... Posted: 5 March 2018 at 3:10 pm by Lauren Daws
LGBT History Month – How can you get involved? February is LGBT history month, and this year’s theme is ‘Geography-mapping the world’ and is all about OUTing the past! The badge for this year, designed by Cristian-Emanuel Buda, features two compasses facing each other; which he says demonstrates LGBT people finding their way in the world, whether it is accepting of them or not.... Posted: 26 February 2018 at 11:32 am by Lauren Daws
ILM Coaching and Mentoring qualifications at CAW Coaching members of staff can be extremely rewarding but also challenging at times. Do you struggle with any of the following? Setting boundaries and being assertive? Setting goals and getting the best out of newer members of staff? Dealing with things when they don’t go to plan? Balancing your own workload with your coaching responsibilities?... Posted: 20 February 2018 at 11:55 am by Lauren Daws
Student Volunteering Week – 19-25 February 2018 If you’re looking for a way to gain experience in your chosen field of work, why not consider volunteering? As well as giving you valuable knowledge and experience, it can help you to stand out against other candidates when applying for future jobs. What can volunteering give you? New skills and knowledge – developing new... Posted: 19 February 2018 at 2:48 pm by Lauren Daws
World Leadership Day – 8 February 2018 As a leader or manager you get the opportunity to have a direct influence on those around you, so why not get inspired this World Leadership Day and see how you can make a difference in your workplace. Five ways to motivate your team Do something you’re passionate about – In order to make a... Posted: 8 February 2018 at 12:52 pm by Lauren Daws
CAW Student Awards Ceremony 2017 On Saturday 25 November 2017, The College of Animal Welfare’s head office in Cambridgeshire played host to the 2017 Student Awards Ceremony. The annual awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of students who have displayed a high level of excellence, whether it be achieving high grades, overcoming personal challenges or making a positive impact within... Posted: 5 February 2018 at 11:01 am by Laura Morris
National Minimum Wage (NMW) set to increase – April 1 2018 It’s good news for all workers earning NMW rates this April, but especially for those under the age of 25 who will see the ‘largest increase in a decade in their statutory minimum wage’ according to the UK government website. See below how much it’s set to increase: National living wage – from £7.50 to... Posted: 2 February 2018 at 9:12 am by Lauren Daws
#onelifeliveit So you want to study an apprenticeship? Thinking of studying an Apprenticeship? If you want to earn a wage and gain real work experience at the same time as achieving a qualification, then an apprenticeship could be for you! As an apprentice you would gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the real world of work, whilst studying your... Posted: 11 January 2018 at 1:08 pm by Lauren Daws