The Importance of Football Development
After every success there is unseen work. We often criticise because we do not know the work that is being done or because otherwise a result does not come immediately. I am one of those who does not sit back so much to address a disagreement but in this circumstance, I have nothing but praise […]
A passport to making skills visible
What are the benefits of an internationally recognised qualification? Whilst most of us are living in privileged times where qualifications, certificates and diplomas are accessible to most, do we fully understand their value? More importantly, are they becoming a taken for granted achievement? “Learning is never cumulative, it is a movement of knowing which has no beginning […]
Team leadership – mental preparation and the coach’s role
Stewart Cotterill (2013) emphasises on team leadership as a dominant aspect for success and makes it clear that it is not necessary that the most talented group of players always win games but insist that what matters most is how well these players function as a team. In his opinion, effective leadership is a crucial […]
Developing the Creative Potential
The European Union (EU) encourages the Members States to combine education and entrepreneurship. In response, many countries have typically introduced “entrepreneurship” as a core component to middle/secondary school education. Based on the premise that curriculum becomes the vehicle to promoting the creative and entrepreneurial behaviour of its young citizens. However, a gap remains within adult […]
What does it mean to be an adult student?
Returning to education is not an easy decision for anyone, however, a necessity for most. Since the 1970s the notion of lifelong learning remains steadfast within our professional lives. Gaining momentum during the 1990s, higher and further education became accessible to mature students (+21 years) wishing to re-engage with education across a variety of professional […]
Advance your professional career with Avanza
We believe life itself is already your teacher, we simply provide you with space, the necessary tools to advance your knowledge and to invest in your future. Founded in 2019 Avanza Academy is a centre of excellence. With an unwavering commitment to inspire, support and care for all students and members of staff, our mission […]
Sharpening a shared vision of children
World Children’s Day – 20th November 2020 Misconceptions of children and childhood have prevailed since the 17th-18th Enlightenment period. From a puritan view of the child to assuming infants enter the world as blank slates, a passive, inherently innocent and somewhat virtuous positioning saturated an outdated social construct of childhood. Whilst clouding societies vision, the […]
Women returning to education; A journey of transformation and self-discovery
This is the sign you have been waiting for… Women returning to education; A journey of transformation and self-discovery… Have you ever considered returning to education? But unsure if a full-time college or university experience is right for you? Have you considered opting for a course that is designed to fit around your existing responsibilities […]
Investing in your most valuable assets
In light of the 2007 Global Financial Crisis, organisational turbulence has become familiar territory for countless professionals across incalculable professions. Organisational instability and uncertainty have radically transformed the working lives of executives and employees, which in turn has significantly influenced the performance and focused perception of work-related goals (Fugate et al., 2008). As we live […]
Starting Strong
The very first piece of the Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) career puzzle… According to the European Commission/EACEA/Eurydice (2019), one-third of children under the age of 3 years attend an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) setting. That is, 5 million young children across 38 European countries are currently spending most of their day […]