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New: Finance for Non Financial Manager Training Courses

Understanding budgets and how the company finances work is essential knowledge for all managers.   "Finance for non financial manager” training courses aim to provide the underpinning financial knowledge information managers need. However the needs of managers differ across roles and sectors and a one size fits all training solution seldom works Consequently Concrew Training now offer a range of one-day, or longer, workshops that explore different aspects and issues. For example the needs of the company director differ to those working in credit control and for some managers understanding budgets and budget control is more important than the workings of the balance sheet. Find out more HERE #hr #humanresources #training #financialtraining #startups #business #directors

HR checks and priorities for 2016

Some top tips for HR teams to check for 2016.  All these should be in place and understood fully by all operational managers, if they aren't Concrew Training can help.   Right to Work Immigration Law Have you checked, and importantly, evidenced each of your employees' right to work in the UK? Usually taking a copy of their passport is sufficient for such purposes. Failure to do this can result in both civil and criminal proceedings. Employment Contracts All staff should have their main terms and conditions of employment set out in writing. Not only is this a legal requirement, having clear and accurate contracts of employment in place can help to avoid disputes about rights and entitlements. Are you aware of the difference between express and implied terms in a contract? Health and Safety and Wellbeing Employers have a duty to look after the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees. If you employ 5 or more emp

teaching students who have dyslexia or autism

A new one-day workshop from Concrew Training and the strategies and approaches that help students with dyslexia and/or autism improve their learning and progression read more here #autism #asc #asd #dyslexia #fe #education

Ofsted and the Need to Improve Vocational Education

Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at CentreForum setting out his ambitions for education, including the need to improve vocational training. Read the full transcript HERE #ofsted #fe #furthereducation #wbl #vocationallearning

Ofsted Inspection Support in Demand

We are only a few days into the new 2016 year and Concrew Training has already received several enquires for Inspection support training. If your organisation is expecting an inspection in the first half of 2016 now is the time to ensure managers and staff are conversant with the latest requirements and approaches Our one-day courses are suitable for up to 20 delegates and cost just £1495+vat. That's less than £75+vat/person. more information here #ofsted #inspection #fe #furthereducation

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties and Differences

prompted by a customer enquiry Concrew Training is pleased to announce its new one-day training course on understanding specific learning difficulties and differences. This one-day workshop provides an informative, interactive and valuable introduction to Dyslexia (and visual stress) Dyspraxia Dyscalculia Attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD) Sensory impairment (sight, hearing, speech) Asperger syndrome It provides practical coping strategies for staff and individuals alike, explores the approaches that make teaching and learning more accessible and raises awareness on how to support individuals with specific learning difficulties and differences. More Information HERE >>>> #hr #fe #furthereducation # schools #spld #sen #neet #functionalskills

Planning Training for 2016

The Christmas and New Year festivities are over and its time to start planning staff training and CPD for 2016. Concrew Training offer a wide range of one-day good practice training courses that are perfect for those looking for high quality high value training and CPD solutions Check out our course list or ask for a quote for bespoke training #hr #edchat #fe #furthereducation #schools

Great Customer Feedback - Ending the year on another high

We delivered our last course of 2015 this week and the delegate feedback is fantastic.  To be honest we expect great feedback but its always reassuring when it arrives.  A great way to end 2015. Delegate feedback included: "Delivered Well - Useful" "Very Good - Excellent" " Excellent and thought provoking" "Good fun ways to make learning more accessible" " A very interesting day" " Interesting and informative" " Very informative, fun, relaxed" " lots of good ideas and quite thought provoking - very enjoyable" Every one at Concrew Training is looking forward to more in 2016 #fe #hr #schools #furthereducation #edchat #humanresources

20% Discount for January 2016

Book a Concrew Training one-day good practice workshop, training course, for delivery on your premises and get 20% off our standard prices. This means our high value high quality pre developed one day training courses are now available from under £60+vat per person. The above price is based on a course for 20 delegates in central England with the client providing venue, equipment, refreshments and printing materials from PDF files we supply. Prices Enquire Now #fe #hr #training #cpd #bargains #schools #teachers #furthereducation

Understanding Welfare and Tax Benefits 2016

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced, on 25 November 2015, a number of far reaching welfare benefit and workplace benefit measures as part of the Autumn Statement and Spending Review. There are huge implications for a wide range of people with a £12 billion austerity package now being drawn up by the Department for Work and Pension. All those involved in providing help, advice and guidance to members of the community need to understand how the latest changes impact on welfare and tax benefits work and ensure the support and signposting they give is correct.  Given the complexities of the benefits and tax credit system, this is never easy but this fun filled lively course highlights the key benefits and changes and provides a useful reference manual too Here’s a brief flavour of some of the changes:- Benefits The tax credit income threshold of £6,420 and taper rate of 41% of gross income will no longer change from April 2016. From