Many people associate retirement with leisure and relaxation, a reward for decades of hard work. Yet, it also presents a unique opportunity for intellectual and personal growth…  Recent research sheds light on the profound benefits of continued learning in retirement, not only as a pursuit of hobbies but as a vital approach for maintaining cognitive […]

By : Nick Cooper

Fancy a career as an early years teacher in the UK? Find out how in this informative guide! An early years teacher plays a pivotal role in nurturing children up to the age of 5, typically within a primary school. This career combines the responsibilities of a parental figure with the expertise of an educator, […]

By : Nick Cooper

Peel paragraphs are largely associated with essay writing, and teachers today are keen to integrate these learning methods into school, college, and even university students to ensure that they know how to formulate essay paragraphs correctly. In this article, you will find the ultimate guide to P.E.E.L. paragraphs, explaining what it stands for, and how […]

By : Nick Cooper

Nobody wants to be made redundant. But when they are, it catches them almost completely by surprise and they usually don’t know what coping with redundancy means, as that is often the most important ‘next step’ i.e. the redundancy process. This article explores the redundancy process, how redundancy works, some of the redundancy reasons, and […]

By : Nick Cooper

A “good” CV or a “nice” CV no longer cuts it. To really stand out from all the other candidates, you need a “great” CV and that’s precisely what we have in store for you with our CV writing tips and tricks, and more! What is a CV and what makes a good CV? We […]

By : Nick Cooper

At this time of the year we are always looking at whether we are satisfied with our lives and what we can do during the upcoming year to improve things for ourselves and our families. It is a great opportunity to evaluate job satisfaction, and possibly think about taking that step to begin to work […]

By : Nick Cooper

In 1986, GCSE exams were introduced in the British education system. It is the most common type of academic qualification in the country, with around 5 million students taking them each year.  In this expansive article, we cover everything from the GCSE average point score to function skills equivalent to GCSE to GCSE equivalent qualifications […]

By : Nick Cooper

Have you ever wondered what the NHS nurse uniform colour codes mean? This in-depth and easy-to-follow guide explains the different colours of nurse uniforms. It explains what each nursing section is, how to access it, and how to access the HE course. One of the first things most people think about when entering the nursing line of […]

By : Nick Cooper

  At NCC, it’s important to us to celebrate the achievements of our learners in their educational journey, whether it’s advancing academically, transitioning careers, or simply enjoying the process of learning. We aim to inspire others by showcasing what is possible and by sharing real-life experiences from the journey. Elaine explains how she has been […]

By : Nick Cooper

  At NCC Home Learning we are all about celebrating the success of our students, and a recent email from a learner prompted us here to consider writing this article to demonstrate how you can use your NCC adult care or health and social care course to get you on track to starting a more […]

By : Nick Cooper