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April 2021

Archive
  • 30/04/21

    Reflections from Level 6

    As we come to the end of a challenging academic year, we asked two of our current BA (Hons) Professional Practice students to reflect on their journeys through undergraduate study.
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  • 29/04/21

    Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years

    A new report recognises the importance of mental health and wellbeing for both children and staff in the Early Years. 
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  • 27/04/21

    Sarah's Diary #3: Expectation vs. Reality – Returning to Education

    The thought of returning to education in my 30s was a bit terrifying to begin with.  Would I be able to even apply, would I be able to juggle a degree around family life, would I be able to cope with the work, how would I do this??
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  • 22/04/21

    Nicolle's Diary #12: Mini-Research Project and future thoughts

    It has now been just over a year since my first blog post for The Learning Institute and I thought now would be a good time to stop and reflect.
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  • 22/04/21

    Life after TLI - Lisa's story

    We caught up with former TLI student Lisa recently.  Lisa has just completed her FdSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and will be graduating with her fellow students in November.
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  • 21/04/21

    Life after TLI - Jo's story

    We caught up with former TLI student Jo recently.  Jo completed her BA (Hons) Professional Practice with The Learning Institute in 2020, with the final modules of her study being delivered online due to the Covid pandemic.
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  • 17/04/21

    Sarah's Diary #2: Studying during the pandemic

    I first decided to return to education just before the Pandemic hit.  I will admit that I was worried about starting a degree during such an unusual time, but I thought that if I waited for a perfect time then I would probably be waiting forever!
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  • 16/04/21

    Evie's Diary #3: First year reflections

    As I sit here writing, I am full of relief to have completed and submitted not one but two of the most challenging assignments I have been tasked with so far.
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  • 08/04/21

    Evie's Diary #2: Assignment writing for the Early Years

    My name is Evie and I am currently studying for a Foundation Degree in Early Years.  I have been a qualified Early Years practitioner for 8 years now but really wanted to extend my knowledge and improve my professional practice.  This encouraged me to undertake this degree course, and...
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  • 02/04/21

    Wild Tribe Outdoor Learning Conference

    Our colleagues from Arena held their Wild Tribe Outdoor Learning Conference on Wednesday 31st March.  Michelle Roberts, Arena Director, tells us more.
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  • 01/04/21

    #StressAwarenessMonth

    Today, April 1st, marks the beginning of National Stress Awareness Month.  As we reflect on the impact of the past twelve months or so, with statistics from the Mental Health Foundation indicating that 74% of UK adults were 'overwhelmed or unable to cope' at some point in the past...
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