logo
Choose your course

Blog Category: CAW News

Stay up-to-date with centre and wider college news.

Total posts in category: 1300

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 […]

07/12/2020

Veterinary care support apprenticeship pathway blog image

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.  […]

24/11/2020

Virtual Careers With Animals Day

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 […]

23/11/2020

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 […]

18/11/2020

Self care week

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 […]

16/11/2020

How to cope with zoom fatigue

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 […]

10/11/2020

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 […]

04/11/2020

COVID-19: Student and Employer Update Monday 2 November 2020

Following on from the government’s announcement that there will be new national restrictions come into effect on Thursday 5 November 2020, we would like to reassure students and employers that the College will  continue to provide learning to our students. Our main priority is to avoid interrupting students’ learning and allow them to achieve their […]

02/11/2020

Online Learning Benefits Infographic

Why Study Online? 10 Benefits of Online Learning

For those looking to undertake further training or learn a new skill, the growth in online learning options means it’s now possible to study a range of subjects from the comfort of your own home. And what’s more – there are many unique benefits to doing so! Check out just a few of the benefits […]

Black Cat Day Image

Black Cat Day: 5 Top Tips for Photographing Black Cats

Today is Black Cat Day! Did you know that black cats are less likely to be adopted than cats of any other colour/s? Rehoming statistics from the RSPCA show that black, and black and white, cats are more frequently seen in their centres, and they also take longer to find their ‘furever’ home.  Part of […]

27/10/2020