Learning Resources and Guides

Bullying in the Workplace - What Can Employers Do to Help?

This article is a guide for employers or managers to help them understand what to do if it is brought to their attention that a member of staff has been bullied and how they can help to prevent this kind of behaviour in the first place.

Human attachment and brain development

Human beings have a biological need for emotional connection to other people. That sense of connection has an impact on our behaviour, our cognitive abilities, our ability to self-regulate and on our health.

The importance of having leaders throughout a business

Leadership is arguably the most important quality to have in a senior management team

Toddlers and technology: 4 ways to ensure your child is safe when using the internet

As our society becomes more immersed in technology, children and toddlers are growing up tech-savvy, with access to the internet a part of the norm

Acid or Corrosive Substance First Aid

Learn about the causes of acid accidents, the symptoms and how you can help treat them and prevent future incidents in our corrosive substance first aid article.

PPDS - A Guide to New Food Labelling Regulations

Food safety labels and allergen lists are key to keeping allergy sufferers safe from accidentally ingesting or coming into contact with the foods they are allergic to.

The challenge of training volunteers in essential safeguarding compliance

Any organisation that has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults needs to consider a robust safeguarding approach for all staff, including volunteers.

How to Develop a Team Without a Budget

Learning and development does not always require a budget. Here we look at how you can continue workplace learning without the worry of cost.

Prepared to Save a Life Launches at the House of Commons

The campaign is a collaboration between Virtual College, the Community Save a Life Scheme and Bolsover Council whose mission it is to have a life saver on every street corner of the UK

The Great British Bake Off: Things that happen in the Bake Off tent that, well, shouldn't

Whether you’re an aspiring baker yourself or just enjoy spending your Tuesday evenings tutting about wonky icing and soggy bottoms, the show has become synonymous with the best of British television.

Safeguarding in education: How teachers can spot signs of abuse

Detecting signs that a child has been abused can be difficult, however there are signs teachers can look for if they suspect a pupil is being abused

Manual handling regulations questions answered

Not sure what your obligations are when it comes to manual handling, whether you’re an employer or employee?