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Expected Standard in all areas for IPS International
IPS International celebrates our positive Ofsted inspection outcomeWe are pleased to announce that IPS International has achieved Expected Standard in all areas of our latest Ofsted inspection under the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework. This outcome is a proud moment for our organisation and reflects the dedication, professionalism an...
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Meningitis Awareness
Topic of the Month for September is Meningitis Awareness. Explore what Meningitis is and how to protect yourself. What is Meningitis?Meningitis is an inflammation caused by a virus, bacteria or fungi that affects the membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. There are different types of meningitis: Viral Meningi...
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Road & Vehicle Safety
Topic of the Month for August is Road & Vehicle Safety. Explore what Road & Vehicle safety is and how to protect yourself.What is Road Safety?Road safety is a way of not only protecting yourself, but others while on the road to prevent accidents/injuries or death. Around 1.19 million people die in road traffic accidents every year. This may...
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Safe Travelling Abroad
Topic of the Month for July is Safe Travelling Abroad. Explore what safe travelling abroad is and how to protect yourself. What is Safe Travelling Abroad?Safe travelling abroad means taking the necessary steps to ensure your safety while travelling abroad, while we are moving into summer months travelling abroad becomes more common. Arou...
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Prevent
Topic of the Month for June is PREVENT. In this newsletter, we will explore what PREVENT is and how to protect yourself. What is the Prevent Strategy?The Prevent Strategy is part of the UK’s wider counter-terrorism approach. Its main aim is to stop people from being drawn into terrorism or extremist ideologies. It focuses on early suppor...
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Recycling
Recycling plays a vital role in protecting the environment, conserving natural resources and reducing waste sent to landfill. While many people across the UK actively recycle, national recycling rates have remained relatively unchanged in recent years. This month, we’re raising awareness of how recycling works in the UK, the challenges we fac...
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Allergy Awareness
Allergies affect millions of people across the UK and can have a real impact on daily life. From seasonal pollen allergies (hay fever) to food allergies, understanding symptoms and knowing how to manage them can help reduce risks and improve wellbeing. This month we’re raising awareness of common allergies, what to look out for, and wher...
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Thinking of Hiring an Apprentice?
Thinking about hiring an Apprentice? Here's what to consider...Taking on an apprentice can be a smart way to grow your team but just like recruitment for any staff member, it works best when it’s set up properly from the start.Whether it’s something you’ve done before or are considering for the first time, a bit of clarity upf...
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40 Years of IPS!
40 years of IPS: How Did We Get Here?Today marks a huge milestone for all of us at IPS... 40 years! That's four decades of training, development, partnerships and most importantly, people! Some of you won't know the history, so it's worth going back to the very beginning for some light reading. After all, how many of us really know...
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Women's Mental Health
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes; juggling work, study, family and expectations. Feeling stressed, anxious or drained doesn’t mean you’re failing. This month, we’re focusing on women’s mental health, how hormones can affect mood and the small steps that can make a big difference.Women's Mental Health MattersWorking. ...
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Confidence Through Learning: An Apprentice’s Perspective
In this blog, we hear from Ben O’Leary, first-year Internal Controls and Automation Technician apprentice at Southern Water, who shares his journey of professional development through his apprenticeship. Ben reflects on his decision to pivot towards a more hands-on career, balancing practical workplace experience with the development of techn...
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From Classroom to Turbine; An Apprentice’s Story
In this blog, we hear from Olivia Jackson, Offshore Wind Turbine Technician apprentice at RWE, who shares her journey of professional development through her apprenticeship. Olivia reflects on her decision to pivot from the traditional university route into engineering, balancing hands-on learning with building strong technical foundations and how ...