Qualsafe Awards training
When undertaking any professional training, whether in first aid, health and safety, or food compliance, you need qualifications that are nationally recognised and quality-assured. Qualsafe Awards offers just that across a wide range of courses, making it a top choice...
SMAS Accreditation Renewal
We are very proud to say we have once again achieved our SMAS Worksafe Accreditation (SSIP approved) for another year. SMAS Worksafe is a proud member of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) scheme and one of the UK’s leading providers of health and safety...
Training Focus: Administration of Medicines (to Children in Schools and Adults in Care)
Our Administration of Medicines to Children in Schools course is particularly suited to staff working in the education, childcare and early years’ sectors and similar environments where they may be required to safely administer medicine or assist children to take...
Tip of the month: AED’s – Where to find them, how to use them (Automated External Defibrillator)
What exactly is an AED? And why do they seem to be located all over, including telephone boxes? Unless you have done a First Aid course, it’s unlikely you will have seen one. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a very clever medical device that can analyze...
Staying Safe in the Sun
After our mini heatwaves recently, we're feeling really optimistic for some lovely warm weather over the Summer holidays. Disclaimer: don’t get your hopes up too much, this is England! Anyway, should another heatwave bless us, there are associated dangers to exposure...
How to Guarantee Health and Safety Inspection Actions Are Never Missed
Understanding the Importance of Health and Safety Inspections When you think about health and safety inspections and actions, you might question their real significance in your workplace. Maintaining a smooth operation may seem like just another task on your endless...
Training Focus: Person Centered First Aid Training
Here at Acorn, we believe first aid training can cover both physical and mental well-being. A solid workplace is one where people feel seen, feel safe and valued, both physically and mentally. Our training courses prepare your staff to handle all kinds of emergencies,...
Cyber Essentials
We are very pleased to say our Cyber Essentials certificate has been renewed. It's issued by The IASME Consortium Ltd and we’re really proud of it! So you can rest assured your personal data is safe with us. Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry supported...
Tip of the month: Catering in warm weather
With the mini heatwave we've experienced these last few weeks, many food businesses will be thinking about setting up outdoor catering. As things move outdoors, the risks will still follow. With outdoor catering, the higher temperatures and changing environments can...
Employing Young Workers (including Apprenticeships)
A young person is of compulsory school age until the last Friday in June of the academic year in which they reach the age of 16. For a lot of students, that was last week, Friday 27th June (the Academic year runs 1st September – 31st August) So this month, as millions...