BTEC blog

  • Young people participating in esports

    Busting common myths around esports

    There's a common misconception that esports is a ‘playful’ qualification, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

  • BTEC Music

    BTEC Music students record charity single for the NHS

    Students from Platform One College of Music collaborated with local performers, such as Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra and Fusion Arts Academy, to release a charity single in support of NHS key workers during the pandemic. 

  • Changing the hiring bias

    According to the 2020 Pearson Global Learner Survey, which includes views from 7000 participants globally, formal education is seen as the basis for success. This statistic is hardly surprising – we can all agree that education can only bring positive change. The challenge comes in ensuring that once students have that solid foundation of education, they can be confident in their future and progress into their chosen field. 

  • Introducing blended learning in the new normal – 5 key considerations

    Blended learning is a term which has gained prominence in education over the past decade and is once again in the spotlight due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Put simply, blended learning is typically a delivery method of education which combines face-to-face delivery with technology-powered online learning.