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One Skill To Learn In The New Year: Learning Not to Sweat the Small Stuff

Embrace the New Year with a life-changing skill: learning not to sweat the small stuff. Discover how time and perspective help prioritise peace over perfection, focus on what truly matters, and find joy in the bigger picture—both in life and at work.

Reflecting On 2024 Like An Expert

Discover expert insights on reflecting effectively in 2024 with Caleb Harris-Reeve. Explore Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle—a transformative approach to continuous growth. Learn practical steps to analyse your experiences, uncover root causes, and implement meaningful changes for personal and professional development. Start your journey to a better 2025 today!

One Skill To Learn In The New Year: Understanding, Supporting and Guiding Others with Kindness

In her article, Claire Gardner highlights the transformative power of understanding, supporting, and guiding others with kindness, particularly within apprenticeship training and workplaces. By recognising that behaviours often stem from unseen challenges—such as caregiving responsibilities, neurodivergence, or learning disabilities—leaders can replace judgment with empathy. Practical support, like flexible deadlines or sensory-friendly spaces, coupled with respectful and constructive feedback, helps individuals unlock their potential while fostering inclusivity and innovation. Gardner emphasises that small adjustments can profoundly impact individuals and teams, creating a ripple effect of inclusion and progress. She calls on leaders, educators, and colleagues to champion kindness as a means of empowering everyone to thrive.

One Skill To Learn In The New Year: How To Use Breaks To Increase Productivity

Discover the essential skill for 2025: using breaks to boost productivity. In this insightful blog, Skills & Development Coach Sharon Antony explains how short, intentional pauses can enhance creativity, problem-solving, and mental clarity. Learn why 'thinking breaks' are key to professional growth and well-being, especially in high-pressure roles. Explore practical tips and embrace this transformative habit for a more productive and balanced new year.

Practical Advice For Line Managers Mentoring Apprentices

In the realm of apprenticeships, line managers play a crucial role in the development of those enroled in an apprenticeship programme. How line managers support their team members in their growth and application of knowledge significantly influences both their personal success and that of their organisation.

Recent Feedback from our Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 2 November 2024

Dynamic Training have been hosting many workshops covering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training On Disability and Autism Tier 2. These workshops have been a tremendous success, and we thank everyone who chose us as their training provider.

The Benefits Of Having A Mentor For An Apprentice

Watch our brief video fully explaining the benefits of having a workplace mentor for an apprentice. Providing apprentices with individuals who can enhance their knowledge and skills using their own experiences is an incredibly valuable way to provide workplace development.

Creating A Culture Of Learning In The Workplace

Dynamic Training have been proudly delivering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training On Disabilities And Autism Tier 2 to healthcare staff across England. This training  provides staff with the understanding of providing optimal care and support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Alongside this training, Dynamic Training are now delivering a dedicated Train The Trainer programme, which provides individuals with the training to deliver this vital training themselves. In this article, you can find out more about this training course, and how we deliver it.

Oliver McGowan: Train The Trainer Explained

Dynamic Training have been proudly delivering The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training On Disabilities And Autism Tier 2 to healthcare staff across England. This training  provides staff with the understanding of providing optimal care and support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Alongside this training, Dynamic Training are now delivering a dedicated Train The Trainer programme, which provides individuals with the training to deliver this vital training themselves. In this article, you can find out more about this training course, and how we deliver it.

Job Carving And Job Design Explained

In today’s diverse workplace, employers are increasingly recognising the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, particularly for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In this blog post, we explore the concepts of job carving and job design, illustrating how these approaches can effectively accommodate SEND individuals in the workplace.

Upcoming Event: Accessible Apprenticeships - Communities of Practice Workshops

Dynamic Training are excited to announce that we are hosting a series of online workshops on accessible apprenticeships, funded by the Education and Training Foundation.

At Dynamic Training, are dedicated to ensuring that apprenticeships are inclusive and accessible for everyone. We believe that diversity is a strength, and we're here to support learners with various learning disabilities, physical disabilities, neurodivergence, additional learning needs, mental health challenges, and autism throughout their apprenticeship experience.

Off-The-Job Training Explained

Watch our brief video fully explaining off-the-job training for apprenticeship programmes.

Off-the-job training is training received by an apprentice during an apprentice’s normal working hours. This training is specifically for the purpose of achieving the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary for the apprentice to reach the required standard.