With more of our students accessing the theory element of the learning virtually and others still working from home, we thought it would be helpful to put together some Netiquette Guidance. The purpose of this document is to give some direction with regards to online expectations and best practice for our digital interactions. You can […]
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Guidance on Keeping our Online Etiquette in Line
Keeping safe when travelling during the winter
Now the clocks have gone back, temperatures are dropping and the nights are drawing in, we want to emphasise the importance of staying safe in the dark and ensuring you’re visible when you’re travelling at night during the winter months. We aren’t always aware of some of the added dangers lurking during the colder months; […]
10+ Winter Pet Safety Tips – Keep Your Pets Safe this Winter!
When the weather outside is frightful, keep your pets warm, cozy and delightful with our winter pet safety tips! With temperatures dropping and wintry weather on the way, our four-legged friends need to be prepared for winter just as much as humans do. We aren’t always aware of some of the added dangers lurking during […]
Fika – Mental Fitness app is now available for all CAW Students and Staff
Fika – Mental Fitness app is now available for all CAW Students and Staff Many of us can relate to the mental and emotional pendulums we may be experiencing at the moment. We may be feeling great, like we’re firing on all cylinders one minute, then we may swing back towards the opposite direction and […]
Don’t miss your opportunity to recruit an apprentice and save up to £3,000!
If you’re a growing business and looking to expand your team, have you considered taking on an apprentice? With the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices being just £4.15* per hour, apprenticeships can be an affordable way to take on new staff whilst providing a training opportunity for someone keen to start a career in your industry. […]
Careers With Animals Day is going VIRTUAL!
For those aspiring to an exciting career working with animals, there’s no better place to start than our annual Careers With Animals Day! Running as a virtual event for the very first time on Saturday 9 January 2021 (9:30am-5pm), attendees will be able to listen to a jam-packed timetable of careers talks being held throughout […]
Sadly, staying safe at home isn’t the case for all as domestic violence remains a major concern during the pandemic
Signal For Help As we are all spending significantly more time at home, it is important to remember that home is not always a safe place for some. Cases of domestic violence during Covid-19 are rising and as a response to this, a new worldwide campaign has been launched called ‘Signal For Help’. When communicating […]
10 Simple Self Care Ideas to Boost your Wellbeing
Now more than ever, it’s really important to take the time to look after your emotional and mental wellbeing. Many of us are facing more social and economic pressures. You may be feeling the pressures of working or studying whilst trying to maintain a positive balance at home. There may be anxieties over COVID-19, or […]
It’s not all Zoom and Gloom: How to Cope with Video Call Fatigue and Anxiety
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Hangouts, FaceTime – for many of us, working and studying from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has meant video call apps have become essential tools in our lives, allowing us to attend classes and stay in touch with classmates, colleagues, friends and family. Video calling has made it possible for us […]
How to Manage Stress During Coronavirus
Feeling stressed is a completely normal response to the current coronavirus pandemic. You might be stressed about catching the virus, about your finances, about how your loved ones are coping, or about the disruption to your work, studies and routines. Not only this, we’re also dealing with the disappointment and stress that comes with travel […]