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How Specsavers worked with Pearson to develop a bespoke training programme that will future-proof their business and motivate their people.

What are the BTEC Awards? 

The annual BTEC Awards – now in its 12th year – recognises and celebrates the achievements and dedication of BTEC learners, educators, and providers from all around the globe. 

The awards highlight the BTEC qualification, providing evidence that it is an essential route to build skills and help young people achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career. At its heart, the awards are about celebrating amazing successes and sharing inspiring stories 

The event, which takes place at Westminster Hall in London, went online in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. This year the event will be held in person again in June. We caught up with some of our 2021 BTEC Awards winners to see what they have been doing since they picked up their prestigious award. 

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

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.

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! 

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

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.

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

Molly, a digital marketing executive in the Channel team at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), explains what a day in her role looks like. From overseeing digital campaigns to running social media channels, get an exclusive look at what her typical day in the office has in store.