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Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2025: What Does Progression Look Like for You?
Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2025 is in May – and this year, the theme is all about Progression. What does progression mean to you as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)? For some, it might be about climbing the career ladder. For others, it’s about feeling more confident, more fulfilled, or more in control of their […]
Understanding the Prevent Duty in Education
What is The Prevent Duty?The Prevent Duty is part of the UK government’s counter-terrorism strategy, known as CONTEST. It aims to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism or supporting terrorist activities. The duty places a statutory obligation on educational institutions to safeguard and promote the welfare of all their students. The Prevent Duty is specifically […]
Understanding British Values and their Importance in Education
British Values encompass the core principles that underpin British society, and are promoted in educational settings to foster a sense of civic responsibility and belonging. Let’s take a look at what they are: DemocracyIn the context of British Values, democracy stands as a cornerstone principle that shapes our society and governance. As educators, it is crucial […]
Student Top Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership – Rabbits
It is week four of National Pet Month, and time for another of our student top tips for responsible pet ownership blogs! This week, recent veterinary care assistant graduate, Mari, shares her Top Tips for Responsible Rabbit Ownership: Top tips for looking after rabbits Being a rabbit owner can be highly rewarding as rabbits often […]
Celebrating OSCE Success: 100% Pass Rate in March Exams
Congratulations to all our student veterinary nurses who took the March VetSkill OSCEs (practical exams) – we are delighted to announce that all students passed! This is a fantastic accomplishment that reflects the dedication, skill, and hard work of our veterinary nursing students and academic team. A special congratulations goes to Emma Nash and and […]
Student Top Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership – Fish
It is week three of National Pet Month, and time for another of our student top tips for responsible pet ownership blogs! This week, level 2 animal care student (and fish enthusiast), Charlotte, shares her Top Tips for Responsible Fish Keeping: Top tips for keeping fish! The more fish you keep in a tank, the […]
Blended Learning and the 70:20:10 Model
Blended learning is an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with online and digital learning activities. This model allows learners to benefit from the best of both worlds: the personal interaction and immediate feedback of in-person instruction, and the flexibility and accessibility of online resources. Blended learning can include various formats, such as: In-person […]
New Guide to Becoming a Veterinary Nursing Lecturer
Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) thinking about taking your experience into the classroom? Whether you’re already mentoring students in practice or just curious about what a teaching role could look like, our new guide all about how to become a Veterinary Nursing Lecturer is here to help! This easy-to-follow […]
Student Top Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership – Cats
It is week two of National Pet Month, and time for another of our student top tips for responsible pet ownership blogs! This week, degree veterinary nursing student, Georgette, shares her Top Tips for Responsible Cat Ownership: Top ten tips for looking after cats 1. Get to know your cat’s personality and preferences this is […]