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Jun 3, 20242 min read
Everyday Superheroes: 4 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer!
It’s National Volunteer Week 2024, here at globalbridge it’s got us thinking about the wide variety of activities we’ve volunteered at...
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Jan 11, 20247 min read
Transforming the Teaching - Learning Landscape: Exploring Teacher Agency and Co-Agency
What is Teacher Agency? In a nutshell, teacher agency is where teachers and educators feel empowered and able to take ownership of their...
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Aug 17, 20232 min read
Navigating the Moral Maze: Should Kids Be Allowed on Social Media?
All three of my children are on social media every day and as a parent I feel conflicted about this. Let me explain why...
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Jul 20, 20233 min read
From the Classroom to the World: Why soft skills are more important than you think
Schools insist on developing them. Industry is constantly looking for them. So what are soft skills and why are they so important?
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Jun 29, 20232 min read
Embracing the Digital Age: Is it time to say goodbye to careers fairs and paper CVs?
The pandemic has changed the way we do things in many aspects of our work and life; online meetings, remote working, home education,...
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May 22, 20233 min read
Unveiling the Mystery of Talent: Where to Find it and How to Use it
In this second of a two part blog series, we try to delve deeper into talent and ask ourselves what exactly it is, how it can be used...
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May 2, 20233 min read
Unlocking the Power of Creativity: Where Does Talent Come From and Is It Supported Enough?
Creative… what exactly does that mean? Many people have tried to define what creativity and talent is and where it can be found. Is it...
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Apr 26, 20233 min read
Unlocking My Potential: An Insightful Week at Accenture
Manesha at Accenture's 'Unlocking Potential: Consulting Social Impact Week' in London Consultants are people who give expert advice to...
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Mar 20, 20233 min read
Top tips: How to deal with exam season stress!
All of us here at globalbridge have gone through exam seasons as a student, and for many of us, as school teachers supporting our...
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Mar 16, 20233 min read
We can prepare young people better for their future; here's how
It may not even be Easter yet but already many people are looking towards the summer holidays. Whether people decide to have a...
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Feb 6, 20232 min read
My Foundation Apprenticeship at globalbridge
My name is Aaron Somerville, I am a Creative and Digital Media student working at globalbridge for my Foundation Apprenticeship whilst...
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Nov 9, 20224 min read
The rise of T-Levels; what does it mean for Colleges?
So, here we are again; another academic year. Time flies when you are….well, very busy and trying to bring in new qualifications..?! For...
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Oct 12, 20222 min read
globalbridge in New York City: The Future of Education
Founder and CEO, Ben Mason, was recently invited to attend a week of #edtech events during the 2022 United Nations General Assembly week...
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Jul 19, 20224 min read
Personal Development: skills for life not just for school
Is the UK education system shifting its focus from academic attainment being the main focus of success and the driving force behind...
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Jul 5, 20222 min read
The demand for emerging talent - time to panic?
Recently there has been a lot of media comment about the shortage of applicants for current vacancies, the impact on supply chains and...
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Jun 6, 20223 min read
Meet the brightest stars leading their own peer mentoring scheme
This month we have a special guest blog, from Manesha and Sophie who won Future Stars three years ago, when it started off as a competition.
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May 26, 20223 min read
Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer
Seeking a new adventure, experiencing new cultures, seeing new things… there are lots of reasons why people choose to travel but have you...
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May 9, 20225 min read
The future of student work experience post covid - should digital replace physical?
What does the future of work experience look like? Back to what we’ve always done, or a slight twist? Covid has forced every sector to...
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Mar 3, 20223 min read
Skills... to pay the bills? What is the skills gap and how can we address it
The future of young people is rarely off the agenda and as a result schools, colleges and universities are all vying to offer young...
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Feb 8, 20222 min read
10 kind things you can do today that cost nothing
The notion of ‘being kind’ often conjures imagery of soup kitchen volunteers, bake sale fundraisers and running marathons for charity. As...
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