BTEC blog

  • Esports unit 1

    A Year in the Life of Teaching Esports BTEC: Time to Stop Talking!

    This is the fourth in a series of blog posts by lecturer, consultant, and teacher of esports, Nik Turner.

    After having spent around three weeks trying to switch the mindset of the students from ‘gaming to esports’ it was time to start delivering ‘Unit 1: Introduction to Esports’ from the Pearson’s specification.

  • Midwife in delivery room

    From BTEC Health and Social Care to a career in midwifery

    More than ever, midwives are needed in the NHS. The best way to begin a career in midwifery is to progress to Higher Education with a Level 3 qualification such as the BTEC Level 3 National in Health and Social Care.

  • Royal Society of Chemistry membership discount for BTEC learners

    Chemistry is a fundamental part of our lives; responsible for developments that make the world a better place. New careers in chemical science are constantly emerging, giving learners the opportunity to get involved in exciting careers in sustainability, materials, environmental technology, and more.

  • A Year in the Life of Teaching Esports BTEC: Uncharted Territory

    This is the third in a series of blog posts by lecturer, consultant, and teacher of esports, Nik Turner.

    With induction and diagnostic complete it’s time start some ‘proper’ teaching.. or at least that’s what I originally thought — but my plans were about to change! 

  • Nuno Andre. Shutterstock

    Williams Racing accelerate into esports

    Image credit: Nuno Andre. Shutterstock

    When you hear the brand ‘Williams’, your mind will instantly think of Formula One, rubber tyres screeching on concrete, engines roaring and mechanics rushing, tools in tow. But there’s a new sound emerging from the famous racing company to accompany the talking team and hubbub of working together – the sound of buttons mashing.

  • Studying a BTEC in Dance: Charlotte's experience

    The amount of people working in the creative industries is rapidly growing, and for many has provided an outlet for individuals to connect with friends and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. BTEC courses in dance give learners the chance to combine a love of dance with choreography, cultural history and arts administration with management skills, which is vital in a sector where one third of the workforce is self-employed.