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Why Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace is Important

27 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Companies are beginning to change their views on neurodivergence. Neurodiversity is best described as the ‘range of differences in individual brain function and behavioural traits’. Well-known examples of neurodiversity are ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and Tourette’s…

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Balfor Education: Promoting from Within

22 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”parallax_image_grid” images=”22504,22506″][vc_column_text]Balfor Education is promoting from within! Two members from the Balfor team have been promoted this month, congratulations to Rebecca and Hayley!    Rebecca and Hayley were both Education Talent Acquisition Consultants, who have now…

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How To Become a SEN Teaching Assistant

21 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Thinking of becoming a SEN Teaching Assistant and unsure where to start? This article is the right place for you! The National Careers Service defines a SEN teaching assistant’s role as “support [to] teachers to help…

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How To Build a Professional Nurse CV

20 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Here’s how to efficiently build a professional nurse CV: Your one-stop shop for tips and guidance Are you a nurse and are you unsure how to construct a professional CV? You’ve come to the right place!…

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Recruitment Surge in our Healthcare System

15 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] The hospital and healthcare system is experiencing an increase in vacancies this year, seeing an impressive rate of employment growth. This March the healthcare industry added 8,300 jobs, statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal.…

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Approaching A Career Change Post Covid-19

7 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Career Changes: Post Covid-19 Are you looking for a job in another industry, but think it’s something you can’t do? There are plenty of careers to consider and plenty of options available for finding a new…

What are the 4 broad areas of need in SEND?

7 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] The four broad areas of need in SEND in education: It’s extremely important to support all students in the education sector, including those with special education needs (SEN). Most children with special education needs attend mainstream…

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Social Media Do’s and Dont’s for Teachers

7 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Social Media Guidelines for Teachers Social media is one of the best resources for teachers. If you’re looking for some advice on how to navigate the online world as a teacher, this article is a great…

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Reasons To Go Into Healthcare

6 April 2022

Reasons To Go Into Healthcare Healthcare is one of the most rewarding careers As a healthcare worker, you get to make a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis. You’ll touch and change the lives of your patients and their families with kindness and empathy. Why should you get into healthcare? Here are just…

5 Tips for Working in a Nursery

5 April 2022

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] 5 Tips for Working in a Nursery Those who work in Early Years and nursery settings often describe their jobs as hugely rewarding, despite the challenges. Are you trying to get into the nursery industry and…