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Stress is a normal part of life but it can become a problem when it is excessive or prolonged. In this course we will help you to understand the causes of stress, recognise the signs and symptoms of stress, develop strategies for managing stress, and create a workplace that is supportive of employee mental health. Read more

Discover how the right dietary choices can positively impact mood, focus, and overall behavior in this short video course with Louise Mercieca from The Health Kick . Louise delves into the science behind nutrition and its influence on brain function, offering practical tips and nutritious recipes to help you and those that you care for to thrive. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply looking to improve your well-being, this video provides valuable knowledge to support healthy behavioral changes through mindful eating. Read more

We know that as practitioners, sustainability can be something that’s tricky to implement. Our interactive event therefore looked at various ways to embed sustainability, how these might work in practice, and the links between sustainability and the challenges that we face each day. Our event welcomed four expert guest speakers, who shared their knowledge and advice on implementing sustainability throughout your practice: Dr Diane Boyd (Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Liverpool John Moores University) Stephen Mordue (Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Sunderland) Sarah Watkins (Author and Lecturer at Worcester University) David Jones (Vertical and Horizontal Markets Manager at NCFE). Watch the event here if you missed it, or if you want to revisit it again Read more

  While teams of today face different pressures, their success still centres around some core foundations. This course will help you learn how to be a great team player and work together with those around you to succeed. Read more

Reading and sharing stories has the power to improve the wellbeing, engagement and attainment of families. Reading to children from an early age can have huge benefits, but fewer than half of 0-2 year olds are read to nearly every day by their parents. As an early years, care or health practitioner, no matter your setting, story time can make a difference to both the children and adults you work with.  Read more

Being able to prioritise your work load and manage your time effectively are often seen as key skills in employees. This course will cover some key actions and practical tools to use which will help you improve your time management skills. Read more