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In today’s world, employers who prioritise their team’s well-being set a powerful standard. Salesforce’s commitment to employee support during the pandemic is a standout example! This post explores how these approaches could inspire similar support systems in education, creating environments that value mental and emotional health just as much as academic success. #EmployeeWellbeing #WellbeingAtWork #FurtherEducation #EducationMatters #MentalHealth Salesforce

At Curriculum for Tomorrow, we're committed to providing tools that help educators and professionals better support neurodiverse individuals. We have developed a new AI-driven tool to assist with everything from curriculum design to organising symptoms for medical appointments. This resource is available to help educators, parents, and individuals gain deeper insights and practical solutions. Take a look and give it a try #Neurodiversity #Education #EdTech #InclusiveEducation #SEND #SpecialEducation #AIinEducation #AIinTheClassroom #ADHD #ADHDinGirls #AutismSpectrum #UniversalDesignForLearning

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a CEO of Skills England, as announced by the Department for Education. This position is set to drive meaningful change in the skills landscape of England. #SkillsDevelopment #FurtherEducation #EducationLeadership #LifelongLearning #SkillsForTheFuture #FEChat #SkillsEngland

At Curriculum for Tomorrow Ltd, we champion the strength of humility in leadership and personal development. My recent post highlights how balancing assertiveness with an open, humble mindset can lead to continuous learning, resilience, and better leadership. Join the conversation and share how you incorporate humility into your journey. #FEChat #CurriculumDevelopment #FurtherEducation #LifelongLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

At Curriculum for Tomorrow Ltd, we know that today’s world is full of digital noise and online theories that can distract from our well-being and future vision. In this post, I reflect on how we can protect our mindset and resilience by embedding critical skills like: - Growth mindset and self-awareness, - Mental well-being and self-care, - Digital and media literacy, - Critical thinking and research skills, - Socio-economic resilience. At Curriculum for Tomorrow, we believe in embedding and contextualising these skills into every aspect of learning and professional development so we can thrive in a rapidly changing world. How are you embedding these skills into your educational practice or professional life? #EdLeadership #WellbeingAtWork #GrowthMindset #DigitalLiteracy #CriticalThinking #MediaLiteracy #FEChat

Raising awareness about sensory processing and how it impacts individuals with autism—check out this insightful podcast to learn more and foster greater inclusivity.

New Mandatory Training Requirements: What You Need to Know in Social Care “We’ve acted swiftly to meet the ‘Train’ recommendation to streamline statutory and mandatory training requirements in a variety of topic areas based on a review of legislation, guidelines, statutory guidance, standards and recommendations. We’re working with CQC who will signpost to and share the new guidance.” — Skills for Care Skills for Care has introduced significant updates to statutory and mandatory training, reflecting the evolving needs of our sector. These changes aren't just about compliance—they’re about ensuring our workforce is equipped to deliver the highest quality care. Key Changes to Focus On: - Food Hygiene: Traditionally covered within infection control, food hygiene training has typically been arranged by providers. Now, further integrating it into qualifications means learners will be accredited for it upon passing, ensuring higher care standards. - Learning Disability and Autism Awareness: Previously optional, this training is now mandatory in specific roles, ensuring care workers are fully prepared to support individuals with these needs, fostering compassionate care. - Child Safeguarding: This module, which has often felt 'shoehorned' into adult care qualifications, now has greater context and emphasis, especially for those in roles interacting with families or in settings where young people are present. - Basic Life Support and First Aid: Traditionally arranged by care providers, this area is mandatory and statutory. Reflecting on my own experience during a recent First Aid course, I noticed how easily vital skills can be forgotten if not regularly practised. "Sticky learning" is crucial here. Geoff Petty’s constructivist learning theory suggests that new knowledge sticks better when connected to existing knowledge—creating neural links that solidify learning. Could a knowledge-only module provide this foundation, helping learners retain and apply practical skills effectively? - Digital Skills: Proficiency with digital tools is now a mandatory requirement across various roles. It’s crucial that we integrate and promote digital skills within all teaching and learning, ensuring our workforce is ready for the digital demands of modern care. The Way Forward Further Education providers can begin crafting curricula that emphasise these key areas now, ensuring compliance and excellence in training delivery. With my interest in Health and Social Care, I’m keen to engage in collaborative discussions on how we can integrate these updates into training programmes effectively. Together, we can ensure our curricula are ahead of the curve and truly responsive to the sector's needs. #ApprenticeshipStandards #FEChat #WorkforceDevelopment #DigitalSkills #AdultSocialCare #SkillsforCare #EdChat https://lnkd.in/eWji9RkC

A recent study highlights the effectiveness of different study techniques and their impact on student achievement. The findings are particularly relevant for those involved in curriculum design. - Retrieval Practice (e.g., self-testing) and Elaboration (e.g., summarising and making connections) are strongly associated with better academic performance. These methods encourage active engagement and deeper understanding, leading to more durable learning outcomes. They also correlate positively with students' self-efficacy, control beliefs, and a growth mindset, making them not only effective but also empowering for learners. - Conversely, commonly used techniques such as Highlighting, Rereading, and Rote Learning have little to no positive effect on grades. Despite their popularity, these strategies do not significantly contribute to long-term retention or meaningful learning. - Spaced Practice, while highly recommended by research, did not show a strong correlation with short-term academic success, possibly reflecting a gap between current assessment methods and the promotion of long-term learning. This study underscores the importance of integrating active and cognitively demanding learning strategies into the curriculum. Encouraging students to use techniques like retrieval practice and elaboration can foster not only better academic results but also a more positive approach to learning, where students feel more in control and confident in their abilities. By moving away from passive techniques and fostering methods that encourage deep learning and self-regulation, we can better prepare students for both academic success and real-world application of their knowledge. #Education #Learning #CurriculumDesign #EdChat #StudentSuccess #Teaching #EdTech #EducationResearch #LearningStrategies #ActiveLearning #EducationInnovation #CurriculumforTomorrow #AcademicSuccess

After attending some training last week, I was encouraged to watch The Jury: Murder Trial on Channel 4. The programme, which highlighted how two juries reached different verdicts on the same case, got me thinking about the wider social concepts we aim to integrate into our teaching, particularly democracy and justice. As educators, we are required to promote Fundamental British Values (FBVs), a mandate initially introduced by the Department for Education (DfE) and enforced by Ofsted. However, in encouraging learners to critically examine these values—such as the UK jury system—are we potentially at risk of stepping outside our responsibility to uphold these standards? Could critiquing the system, even with the intent of fostering critical thinking, be seen as undermining the very values we are supposed to support? When integrating FBVs, should we educate learners about the potential flaws in the UK jury system, promoting critical thinking and discussion about its effectiveness? This could empower students to actively engage with and shape the future of our justice system. Or should we emphasise our current democratic system as a Fundamental British Value, ensuring learners understand the importance of conformity to the law and the peace it brings? Could encouraging them to question this system lead to unintended consequences, perhaps even undermining social stability? #FurtherEducation #FEchat #TeachingInnovation #EduLeadership #CriticalThinkingSkills #FundamentalBritishValues #CurriculumforTomorrow

We’re diving into how we embed 13 essential concepts into our curriculum design, making learning relevant and impactful for students. Take a look and join the conversation on how we can make education truly future-focused! #CurriculumDesign #FurtherEducation #TeachingInnovation #FEChat #Teachers #Learning