2016 Learner Satisfaction Survey Now Underway: Have your say! Each year, The College of Animal Welfare is required to gain the views of its funded learners on their experiences of studying at the College. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think; your feedback plays an important part in developing the quality of your education and training. The survey asks for your... Posted: 6 December 2016 at 12:14 pm by Alison German
Help us give animals across the UK a happier Christmas this year Christmas is all about giving and this year CAW Business school is collecting donations local Animal Charity, Animals in Need. Anything that you can donate will help make a difference. Animals in Need is a rescue organisation that was set up in 1990, run solely by volunteers to rescue sick, injured, trapped and distressed wild and... Posted: 5 December 2016 at 9:47 am by Laura Morris
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
Struggling to stay motivated? It can be hard to stay motivated, particularly with the dark wintry days that are upon us. However don’t despair there are things that you can do to give yourself that much needed boost! Whilst you may not have full control of your situation, you do have full control as to how you choose to... Posted: 22 November 2016 at 11:16 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
Could you cope without your emails? Oh no it’s a disaster! There is an issue with the company server and you can’t send, or receive, any emails. Wait a second, is it really as bad as it seems? Could this blip really be a blessing in disguise? Is the continuous stream of emails arriving in you inbox a distraction? How often... Posted: 10 October 2016 at 10:49 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
The importance of team communication How often have you had a conversation with a work colleague that would have been useful to have known earlier? Infuriating isn’t it! However, I’m sure we’re all guilty of this at times, finding something out but not thinking to pass it on or share it with the team. It is easy to do, you... Posted: 2 September 2016 at 11:01 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