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On this page you will find a list of publications and news updates from RECAP. Publications & News Publication : Article published with The Conversation on Home Education: Why are so many parents choosing it over mainstream school. Link Here Attended ChildCare Expo show, 2024, in London. Attended The Nursery World 2024 Show in London. Publication : Article accepted with SAGE Publications: 'Using Literature Reviews to Research Marginalized Groups: The Case of Research on Carers in Higher Education '. - (Open Access Link ) Attended the Mothers at Home Matter (MAHM) conference on Mothering Identity. Event presentation : Attended the SRHE conference in December 2023 and presented two papers: 'Doing the dirty work of academia? Ancillary staff in higher education' and 'Making connections between research and ancillary staff experiences in higher education'. Event presentation : 'Parent, Teacher...or both? The dual role of the home educator ' presented at Anglia Ruskin University PGR research conference. Media event: Spoke on the Teachers Talk Radio podcast : GCSEs as a Home-Educated Student. (Link to Podcast) Event presentation : Attended the BERA annual conference and presented work on ' Exploring the experiences of home-educated families’ access to GCSE level qualifications and the barriers they face.' Publication: Article accepted into SAGE Open journal: 'Teacher Perspectives on primary-secondary transition projects during the COVID-19 pandemic ' - ( Open Access link .) Home Education: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges - presented at the ARU annual research conference: Research and Public Value. May 2023 Publication : Abstract accepted for the BERA annual conference in September 2023 - presenting author on the project: 'Exploring the experiences of home-educated families’ access to GCSE level qualifications and the barriers they face.' Publication : Article accepted into the International Journal of Educational & Life Transitions (IJELT): 'Widening access for Home-Educated Applicants to Higher Education Institutes. ' ( Open Access link ). Event presentation : Presented Home Education research at the launch of a university initiative, Safe & Inclusive Communities. Funding awarded at ARU for new project: 'Exploring the experiences of home-educated families’ access to GCSE level qualifications and the barriers they face.' Media event : Spoke on the Teachers Talk Radio Podcast - Home Education: The what, why and how. ( Link to podcast ) Publication : Article accepted into Review of Education journal: 'Through a glass, darkly: Gazing into the field of carers in academia. ( Open access link ) Publication: Article accepted for the Encyclopedia of Social Justice: Gender and Sexuality with my piece titled Homeschooling and Mothering Work. ( In production - link to follow ) Event presentation : Presented findings for 'Widening access for Home-Educated Applicants to Higher Education Institutes' at the Chelmsford Science Festival.

This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in AED use. Learning AED skills is becoming more important with the increase in the numbers of units in the community and workplace. They are easy to use with little training and make a real difference in the chance of survival to someone in cardiac arrest. If you have already completed any other first aid course, you will understand the importance of the prompt use of an AED, making this an ideal course to develop your skills. AED Training Enquire today This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in AED use. Learning AED skills is becoming more important with the increase in the numbers of units in the community and workplace. They are easy to use with little training and make a real difference in the chance of survival to someone in cardiac arrest. If you have already completed any other first aid course, you will understand the importance of the prompt use of an AED, making this an ideal course to develop your skills. To renew your qualification you can simply complete the same course again. *prices correct as of June 2024 and are quoted for courses booked within the Basildon, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester, Wickford, Witham and immediately surrounding areas. Locations outside of this area will incur an additional charge* Also offered: AED Awareness & AED Familiarisation courses. These are shorter courses that just cover the basics. 1 Duration AED level 2 is delivered face to face over 3-4 hours. This can also be added on to other First Aid packages and will subsequently be reduced to 1-2 hours, due to the additional information already being covered in the First Aid module. AED Awareness: 1-2 hours AED Familiarisation: 1 hour 2 How are you assessed? Assessment for this course is carried out in two ways: skills assessment and end of course exam. Throughout the course your instructor will observe learners as they carry out skills assessments. These are completed by participating in demonstrations and using specialised first aid equipment. At the end of the course the instructor will provide learners with a QR code (or link) which will take the learner to a short online exam. Upon completion, learners will be qualified and will receive a digital certificate. 3 Awarding Body Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are awarded through ProTrainings. 4 Price AED Level 2: £75.00 AED Awareness: £35.00 AED Familiarisation: £18.00 All prices quoted are per person

The ProTrainings Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (EFAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that there is no requirement for a fully trained first aider for their workplace. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2017 and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent 2016 changes. Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Level 3 Enquire today The ProTrainings Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (EFAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that there is no requirement for a fully trained first aider for their workplace. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2017 and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent 2016 changes. The SIA will accept this training certificate for those seeking employment in the door supervision and security guard sector. All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements. ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are fully recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications. This course must be at least 6 contact hours and run over a minimum of 1 day and the certificate is valid for 3 years. We also offer Re-Qualification and Refresher training, as well as tailored EFAW for those working in a forestry environment or a school setting. For more information, please contact us. *prices correct as of June 2024 and are quoted for courses booked within the Basildon, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester, Wickford, Witham and immediately surrounding areas. Locations outside of this area will incur an additional charge* 1 Duration Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) level 3 is delivered face to face over 1 days, a total of 6 hours learning time. This can be reduced to 1/2 day face to face and 3 hours online when combined with the blended learning option. 2 How are you assessed? Assessment for this course is carried out in two ways: skills assessment and end of course exam. Throughout the course your instructor will observe learners as they carry out skills assessments. These are completed by participanting in demonstrations and using spcialised first aid equipment. At the end of the course the instructor will provide learners with a QR code (or link) which will take the learner to a short online exam. Upon completion, learners will be qualified and will receive a digital certificate. This will be valid for 3 years. 3 Awarding Body Regulated qualifications (RQF) are awarded through TQUK. 4 Price 1 day face to face course (6) hours: £105.00 per person Blended option (1/2 day face to face and 1/2 day online): £100.00 per person For group bookings please contact us as group discount rates apply.