Nick Cooper
Nick has worked with NCC Home Learning for a number of years, delivering informative articles about education, qualifications, career advice and much more. His detailed knowledge makes him a resourceful and highly reliable contributor to the brand. In his free time, he enjoys gaming and watching films with his friends. NCC is an international learning provider with over 20 years’ experience offering learning solutions. To date, NCC has engaged with over 20,000 employers, and delivered quality training to over half a million learners.
Childminder or Nursery? Choosing The Right Childcare
Choosing childcare is difficult for any parent. There are various options, with the choice between a childminder or nursery being two of the most popular options. Just how do you decide which one is best for you and your child? Making a decision about childcare needs to be an informed one, based on the information […]
By : Nick Cooper
Cost of University vs Home Learning
With University tuition fees in the UK currently some of the highest in the world higher education remains the ever popular political football. A possible change of government may mean a reduction in costs for students but at the moment, this is just a political promise. Students reaching the age of eighteen need to make […]
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Why Autism Awareness is Important in Schools
Slowly, we are beginning to understand more about autism and how it affects children. School has an important part in supporting children with autism and their families. Likewise, with greater awareness and understanding, schools are better placed to support children with autism. Find out how schools do this. Autism is something we are hearing more […]
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How Can You Follow Your Career Goals in 2018?
It’s easy to become comfortable in a job and forget about your career goals. Comfort can soon turn into a career-rut and, if this is the case, how can you get your career goals back on track without risking financial and job-security? It was your dream job, a stepping stone to bigger things but somehow, […]
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You’re Never Too Old for School
Many people assume that after a certain age, gaining new qualifications and skills is beyond them. But, you can ‘teach an old dog new tricks! Our brains are ripe at any age to soak up new information and learn new things. In fact, it could be key to staying young… Learning a new skill or […]
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How an Organised Workspace Improves Learning
Organise Your Home Office Day in March is all about creating order on the chaos that sweeps across a desk. When it comes to learning, it pays to get organised. But why is studying in an organised, positive environment so much better? And how can you achieve this? There many research projects about studying and […]
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Why Teaching Assistants are so Important to Children with Learning Difficulties
Not everyone appreciates the true value of the teaching assistant in the classroom but for pupils with learning difficulties and other support needs, it is the teaching assistant who helps them to access the learning opportunities on offer. How does a teaching assistant perform this vital function? School budgets across the country are being squeezed. […]
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What is the Link Between Autism and Asperger’s?
There are so many phrases and words used interchangeably to describe symptoms and syndromes, that it can be hard to work out what is being referred to. This article looks at autism and Asperger’s, exploring the links between the two and what this means when working with or looking after someone with autism and Asperger’s. […]
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Can Childminding Be a Profitable Career Choice?
Childminders will always be in high demand. In this article, we explore whether you can make a living from childminding and how to go about setting up a childminding business. All parents want the best for their children and when it comes to professional childcare options, their expectations are high. They want a childminder who […]
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Inspiring Success Stories from Those Who Took an Alternate Route
Whether they were distance learners, returned to education or worked their way up from the very bottom, here are some inspirational case studies of people who didn’t do the expected thing. Not everyone follows the same path on their life journey and that is certainly true when it comes to education and making your way […]
By : Nick Cooper