Learning Resources and Guides

Why are DBS checks so important?

Most people will have heard of DBS checks, and will be at least familiar with the concept, but many still don’t realise quite how important these are

Social Work Managers: Mistakes You Should Avoid

A social worker's job role is important in many people’s lives. This means it is important that social workers are able to avoid these mistakes.

Why Do Schools Have Policies and Procedures?

We delve into what the policies and procedures in schools might look like, why they’re important, and how they can be best created, implemented, and reviewed to support all those within school environments.

Equality Act 2010 - Equality in the Workplace Legislation

In this summary, Virtual College explains the definition of the 2010 Equality Act, what constitutes discrimination and how this legislation provides equality in the workplace.

Fire Safety: A Guide to Fire Extinguishers

Do you need a foam fire extinguisher, an electrical fire extinguisher, a CO2 fire extinguisher or a water fire extinguisher? Learn fire extinguisher types with us.

How to Promote Health and Safety Culture in the Workplace

In this article, we highlight the importance of health and safety culture in the workplace and explore how this can be monitored and improved to ensure the well-being of all employees.

Working at Heights Risk Assessment

Falls from height are the single biggest cause of fatal workplace accidents in the UK. Learn how to carry out a risk assessment for working at heights.

Food Hygiene: why you should know the four Cs

The 4 Cs of food hygiene include contamination, cleaning, cooking and chilling. By practising these we can avoid foodborne illness and food poisoning.

What is Team Building?

Team building is something most of us will have experienced in our working lives or outside of work. In this article we look at the purpose of team building, the benefits of it and common team building tasks. Read more.

Improving Employee Development in 2023: The Complete Guide

In this blog, we’ll discuss what employee development is, why it is important, and practical tips on how you can improve your employee development programme in 2023 to retain employees and drive growth.

First Aid in Health and Social Care

In this article, we cover some of the key things that social care workers need to know about first aid and the first aid skills that will benefit you in your role.

What is First Aid Training?

This article explains all of the common medical scenarios that first aid training will help to prepare you for and much more, read now.