July 23, 2025

Assessment Methods: What Are They & How Do They Work?

Assessments in education and training are really events where candidates are checked to see if they have met the requirements of the qualification they are trying to gain. We’re all familiar from our school days of sitting exams, puzzling over questions in the silence of a large school hall – often on a hot and […]



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March 26, 2025

Adapting Teaching Methods for Neurodiverse Adult Learners

Imagine you’re in a classroom where everyone occasionally speaks in a different language, there’s a flickering light overhead, and your chair wobbles every time you move. Despite all of this, you’re expected to engage, take notes, and contribute, despite feeling overwhelmed, confused and pressured to appear unaffected.   Welcome to the daily reality for millions of […]



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July 2, 2024

The Roles and Responsibilities of a Further Education Teacher

Have you ever wondered about the roles and responsibilities of Further Education teachers? FE teachers work with students over 16 years old, helping them prepare for employment, higher education, and gaining recognised qualifications. As you can imagine, this role requires a whole bundle of skills wrapped up in one person!  The main roles and responsibilities […]



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October 27, 2023

QTLS Guide: Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status

If you’ve decided to become a teacher, then choosing the right course and route to follow can seem like a daunting challenge. There are a multitude of qualifications, courses, and career paths that can often bewilder newcomers and even seasoned professionals. There are multiple university options, such as a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Bachelor […]



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August 5, 2023

The Teaching Cycle in Further Education

The teaching cycle in further education is a comprehensive yet simple approach that fosters effective and engaging teaching and learning. From identifying students’ needs and designing learning objectives to facilitating and conducting assessments to reflecting on the teaching process, each stage plays an important role in supporting students’ progress. In this blog post, we’ll look […]



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September 17, 2022

6 Top Tips for Newly Qualified Teachers

So you’ve completed your Level 5 DET, received your QLTS status, and now you’re ready to start teaching! Before you get started, here are our top 6 tips for newly qualified teachers to start your exciting new career on a high. 1. Practice your lessons to ensure you cover all questions When teaching something for […]



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June 6, 2019

Meeting the Needs of Visually Impaired Learners

If you ever have a chance to teach learners with a visual impairment, you will need to make modifications to your teaching style and training structure to accommodate them. Visually impaired learners are those with sight loss that cannot be corrected by glasses alone. Your students could have varying levels of sight impairments, and they […]



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June 15, 2017

AET training and Toolbox Talks

Are you faced with the task of preparing a toolbox talk safety meeting? Dreading the experience, not knowing where to start or how?  One of our courses at Carlton Training teaches you exactly how to tackle that problem. If you complete the Level 3 Award in Education and Training with us, you will have the necessary skills […]



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July 16, 2013

10 tips to be a brilliant adult teacher

To be a good adult teacher is not only about skills and knowledge but also about communicating that knowledge to your students.



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August 27, 2009

Top 10 tips for staff training

Thinking of arranging some training for your staff ? Well here’s our top ten list for planning staff training



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