Supporting your employees into the new ‘norm’ – are you prepared?
September 11, 2020
There is no doubt that Covid-19 has (and continues), to have a huge impact on businesses and their employees. Government, business leaders, institutions and employees alike, recognise that the true extent of this impact is unlikely to be understood for some time, as the UK enters a period of adjustment and easing back into the…
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Sedgemoor Launches Innovative Programme to Help Men Find Work
September 11, 2020
A new programme to help the men of Sedgemoor reskill, retrain or find help and advice about finding jobs or advice about employment has been launched in Sedgemoor. It follows the highly effective model – 100 Women First - which is run by Sedgemoor District Council’s learning and skills team. Badged as ‘Sedgemoor4Men’, the programme…
Read MoreEat Out to Help Out: More than 6.7 million meals claimed for in the South West
September 7, 2020
6,771 outlets in the South West were signed up to use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme as of 27 August 2020. This only relates to businesses that have less than 26 outlets. The actual figure (that includes larger restaurant chains in the region) is higher. So far, a total of 6,778,000 (6.7 million)…
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BTC recognised as an ECFA Accredited College again
September 2, 2020
Bridgwater and Taunton College are delighted to have been re-accredited as an ECFA College for the 2020 and 21 season. The aim of the funding is to support BTC to further develop our football provision and, as an accredited college, BTC will have access to a range of services to support the development of football…
Read MoreApprenticeships – a way forward
September 2, 2020
Blog: Dr Paul Phillips CBE It is no secret that 2020 has been a difficult period for young people looking to enter the world of work, but opportunities are out there in the form of apprenticeships; they are a great platform for our young people to launch their careers, and for businesses to discover, develop,…
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ERDF Grant Scheme
September 2, 2020
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) has launched a new £900,000 grant scheme for foreign-owned companies investing in the area to create jobs in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. The scheme is open to any business in the HotSW that meets the criteria below: Open to SMEs only. SMEs employ…
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Will Writing and Lasting Powers of Attorney
August 27, 2020
As pressures of life increase and become more acute our thoughts turn more frequently to not only today’s difficult decisions that we have to make ourselves but also to the decisions that might have to be made on our behalf by close members of our family and perhaps our professional advisers when sadly we ourselves…
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Taunton Campus Welcomes New Assistant Principal
August 25, 2020
Sam Rielly has been appointed as the new Assistant Principal, responsible for the Taunton Campus. Previously Head of Sport & Public Services, Sam will be responsible for the Taunton Campus at Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC). Speaking on his appointment, Sam said, “After what can only be described as a tumultuous year for education, I am really looking forward to starting at the Taunton campus. We owe it…
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Robson & Stephens Independent Funeral Directors Open New Branch in Bridgwater
August 14, 2020
It’s been fantastic to open the new branch of Robson & Stephens Independent Funeral Directors in Bridgwater. The 6 July was a very special day for us as our new Bridgwater funeral home came to fruition. While our funeral home in Minehead has been operating successfully for many years, it has long been our intention…
Read MoreCouncil Signposts Latest Support For Small Businesses
August 13, 2020
Sedgemoor District Council is helping promote the latest funding for small businesses that was announced by the Government last month and administered by the Heart of the South West Growth Hub. The funding is in the form of a Kickstart Grant – Tourism and Business Recovery. The government has allocated £20m from the England European…
Read MoreCovid recovery: Support for Employers
August 10, 2020
As we live and work through Covid-19, it’s very important to me that Weston College continues to maintain its support to employers. Throughout lockdown, my team have been listening to employers and exploring new ways of creating and developing opportunities to support businesses post-Covid workforces. As we all try to anticipate ‘the new normal’, and…
Read MoreCovid recovery - students with potential to employees with purpose: how industry placements are shaping future workforce
August 10, 2020
As businesses anticipate ‘The New Normal’, Weston College have been finding innovative ways to keep education and workplaces connected, hosting webinars, virtual forums and live Q and A sessions on social media. I’m part of the work placement team at Weston College who have continued to support our employer partners throughout lockdown, exploring new ways…
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It's Shop Local Week!
August 10, 2020
The Shop Local campaign launches on 10 August 2020 and will run for one week. It is part of the Government’s #EnjoySummerSafely umbrella campaign, which is running all summer. The Shop Local campaign is about celebrating the British high street. We’re encouraging customers to come back to their safe local shops, supporting the local economy…
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Eat Out to Help Out Scheme update – claims service open
August 10, 2020
The claims service for restaurants taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme is OPEN. Outlets can now claim reimbursements from the Government for discounts given to their diners this week (Monday to Wednesday), and payment will be made within five working days. Businesses must wait seven days from the date of registration…
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Adapting to Hinkley Point C Supply Chain Apprenticeship Delivery
August 10, 2020
Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) has strategically placed itself as the region’s leading provider for technical and professional training, and works in collaboration with a large number of local and national employers, including Hinkley Point C (HPC), supporting one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects in delivering a wide range of Apprenticeship programmes. From Steelfixers…
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Eat Out to Help Out - Look for the Logo
August 4, 2020
More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme - and a new official Government online finder is available to help diners locate them. As Eat Out to Help Out stickers and posters start to appear in the windows of restaurants, cafes,…
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