Student Story: Creative Writing for Wimps!
Cathy’s creative writing course gave her the confidence she needed to begin the writing she’d always been longing to do… Name: Cathy Young Institution: The Institute, East Finchley Course: Creative Writing for Wimps When I saw the course “Creative Writing for Wimps” at The Institute, East Finchley, I knew it was for me. I had always wanted to be a writer but was always too scared of failure to follow my dream. Instead, I became a teacher, not daring to write anything other than the occasional article for the local volunteer-led...

Living off the Land
Apprenticeships offer new ways into careers, and apprentices are particularly in demand in the environmental and land-based industries. From conservation to animal care to landscape gardening, HotCourses checks out the possibilities… There are over 190 types of apprenticeships available, from administration through to veterinary nursing. Apprenticeships offer a great way for students to develop skills and knowledge, gain nationally recognised qualifications and progress quickly in their chosen career. They can also offer the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in an...