Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

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The Commonwealth Games celebrations kick off tonight, as Birmingham hosts the competition this year! Commonwealth Games Birmingham: Opening Ceremony   The opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games will launch tonight, based in the heart of Birmingham.    Starting at 7:00 pm, the opening ceremony will take place at the Alexander Stadium – with national coverage…

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Nurses £1,400 Pay Increase Causes Major Backlash

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[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] A one-time pay increase of £1,400 has been granted to NHS Nurses and Healthcare Professionals by the government. Whilst this could be deemed good news, the recent pay increase caused a major backlash amongst the public.…

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How supply teaching can benefit Early Career Teachers

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[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] There are many ways short-term supply teaching can benefit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) career journey. Temporary supply teaching allows you to gain experience whilst having support from your chosen recruitment agency when preparing for your…

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How To Get a Job in Higher Education

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[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] So, you’re looking for a new job in higher education? You’re in the right place! Many job seekers are turning towards Higher Education, as there are plenty of benefits to working in this job sector! Our…

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Is a four-day working week a reality for the UK sectors in the future?

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[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 2019 pandemic has irreversibly changed numerous UK job sectors,  forcing companies to change their hiring strategy. The practice of remote working was heavily enforced – virtual meetings and working from home becoming the norm. So…

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Wolf Run for Acorns Children’s Hospice

[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”][image_with_animation image_url=”23128″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][vc_column_text]Last Sunday, the Balfor Team joined together to compete in the Summer Wolf Run to fundraise for Acorns Children’s Hospice.  Seven members of our Balfor Family travelled to the striking…

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How To Look After Your Wellbeing As a Nurse

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[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] With many in the healthcare sector leaving after Covid-19 hit, looking after your well-being as a nurse has become even more important. 72% of nurses working in health and social care report that the pandemic has…

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Lifting new Grammar School Ban benefits children in poorer areas

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[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] It is currently illegal to open a new grammar school for children in England – which was enforced in 1998 by Conservative Prime Minister, Tony Blair.   With only 163 grammar schools existing in England, it…

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Schools urged to adopt Post-Covid Recovery Scheme

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[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] Post Covid-19, the government shortly introduced a recovery scheme for schools across the UK. What is the post-covid recovery scheme for schools? This scheme is focused on providing extra support to students whose education has been…

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Recruitment Surge in our Healthcare System

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[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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