Chris Towland

Developing a Learning Curriculum for a Social Work Placement

Social work education and training has rarely been under so much scrutiny and the quality of practice learning is now very much in the spotlight. The current scrutiny of the social work degree has led to an increased interest in the idea of a curriculu... Read >

Social Work Theory and Practice Assessors / Placement Supervisors

In our experience, many practice assessors and placement supervisors are concerned about supporting students to develop their skills in linking social work theory to practice. Whilst it is not the practice assessor's role to directly ‘teach' a student a... Read >

Social Work Theory and Practice: Making the Links

Our experience is that many students on the social work degree can be intimidated by the word ‘theory'. This immediately inhibits effective learning about theory. Theory in social work is about how we relate to others and how we make sure that we are pr... Read >

Profiting from PLR Niche Ebooks

If you are looking for a way to make some money online and start your own business there are a few different paths that you can take. One of the ways that many people use for their online business is PLR niche ebooks. If you are planning to use this met... Read >

Resell Rights and PLR Information

Each day, a large number of individuals use the internet. Many of those individuals are looking for ways to make money online. The only problem with using the internet to research money making opportunities is that there are a large number of online scams... Read >

London at Christmas

London at Christmas London is set to sparkle over the festive season, with the world-famous West End lights, seasonal shows at some of the capital's top theatres, ice rinks in iconic locations and a host of exciting winter events, plus a few "alternati... Read >

Baby Pygmy Hippo Born in Sydney

It is now three weeks since Monifa the pygmy hippo was born in Sydney's Taronga Zoo. Monifa (which means 'I am lucky' in Nigerian) could have died within days of being born but was cared for by two dedicated zoo staff who have been with the pygmy hippo... Read >

Building Confidence in Children Through Drama

Drama and the Performing Arts are excellent methods of building confidence in children and adults alike. Learning through drama allows children to explore their creativity and have fun whilst leaving their shyness and worries behind. Drama also works by s... Read >

Boost your Business Profits with Niche Marketing

Most companies, whether big or small, should direct their marketing to selected niche audiences. Most of the country's largest manufacturers target carefully pinpointed market segments to maximize the effectiveness of their programs and often tackle diffe... Read >

How to Develop a Profit-Pulling Unique Selling Proposition

Firstly, what is a Unique Selling Proposition (or USP)? A USP is a one to two sentence phrase that lets your customers know why they should buy your product over your competitor's products. Sounds obvious, but think about it. Why should your custom... Read >

How to Save Money Using Free Online Coupons

In the current economic climate, with oil and fuel prices shooting through the roof, food prices rising rapidly and house prices dropping, most of us are looking for ways to either cut back on our spending or get more for the money we do spend. Virtual... Read >

Baby Sleep Aids - So Everyone Can Sleep Well

How many times in the last few weeks have you tried to get your baby to sleep but to no avail? Millions of families go through this every night and when all else fails, baby sleep aids can help you to get some of the sleep you deserve and crave for. ... Read >

Baby Wont Sleep? Here's some helpful advice.

Unless he is hungry, cold, or uncomfortable, it is normal that your newborn baby will spend at least 60% of his time asleep but you may also find that there are some occcasions, whatever you try to do, baby wont sleep.It is important that your baby learn ... Read >

Common Sources of Error Whilst Assessing NVQ or SVQ Candidates in Social Care

When working as an assessor in social care two of the values we apply in the assessment process are fairness and consistency. However errors and subjective views can and do occur at any stage of the process. When assessing the candidate's competence, a... Read >

Relieving Your Panic Attack Symptoms

Panic attacks can be very frightening to those who suffer from them. At times, they may seem so bad that sufferers fear they may be having a heart attack or even dying. The good news is that nobody has ever died from a panic attack and the symptoms can be... Read >