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Integrated Management Systems – Are they worth the effort?

The downturn in the economy in the UK has hit many small businesses hard. Not only do customers have less money to spend but they are becoming more choosy about where they spend it and are more demanding on the quality of goods and services they expect.Be... Read >

How to source a nanny agency

Finding a nanny can be a long, arduous and sometimes unsuccessful process. Using a nanny agency in London to assist in this process may relieve some of the stress. It is, however, important to make sure you find a reputable agency to ensure you are hirin... Read >

Professionals as foster carers

We are currently recruiting fostercare workers in all areas in the South East of England. There is a huge need for foster carers in all areas of the country, and the response recently has been very good. There are many professionals currently out of work ... Read >

Helping Children Move On

Most fostering requires carers to look after children and young people temporarily until they move on. There are various avenues that can be taken after a child comes into the care system : they can return to their parents or extended families, they can r... Read >

How To Get That Nanny Job

'Experience Needed' - How many times have you heard or read that? This can be frustrating. How do you get experience without having had a nanny job??! Here are a few tips... Positive Action Whether you are going through a nanny in london or childcare ... Read >

How I got into being a foster carer

For busy Local Authority social workers, suddenly finding a child they work with placed in an Independent Fostering Agency can be a bit different from the norm. Firstly the agency start requesting all the necessary paperwork for a looked after child and a... Read >

New Year, New Lights!

The year 2010 has begun and with it comes a great selection of brand new lighting designs.January is always an exciting month within the the lighting industry. This is when all the new lighting designs are launched. The NEC plays host to the Lighting show... Read >

Italian Lighting and Murano Glass

Murano glass is recognised as being special the world over but what is the history behind it and how did it earn such a reputation, particularly in the lighting industry?The island of Murano is located just off the coast of Venice, Italy. Its location hel... Read >

How Will The Light Bulb Ban Affect The Lights In Your Home?

You have probably read the shock headlines in many of the newspapers about light bulbs being banned, but how much of this is truth and how much is hyperbole? Do we really have to throw away our beautiful Italian lighting because we can no longer buy ligh... Read >

Look out for pickpockets!

September 25th, 2009It's not an award that any city wants to achieve but Barcelona has been ranked the pickpocket capital of the world. This is according to the review website TripAdvisor.com with the renowned area, La Rambla, being a particular pickpocke... Read >

What training do foster carers receive?

Training for foster carers is a priority because increasingly more is expected of them in terms of the complexity of children's needs. Preparation training is a pre-requisite of approval as a foster carer and this agency runs a four day "Skills to Foster"... Read >

The qualities of a good foster carer

Fostering children brings rewards as well as challenges and training is essential if you are to do a good job, but there are certain qualities that make a good foster carer. Foster carers these days are looked on as fellow professionals and expectations ... Read >

Picking the right size shoe when buying online.

Buying shoes online can often be a nightmare, especially when every brand has different size ratios and width fittings. In order to make the most of your online shopping spree do a little foot research so that you know exactly what you are looking for. B... Read >

NZ adventure travel under microscope

September 28th, 2009With 10 young thrillseekers dying in the past 18 months, it is not surprising that the New Zealand Prime Minister has promised an immediate review into the safety standards in that country's adventure travel industry. With comments su... Read >

On the piste or off it - get the right travel insurance cover

October 20th, 2009The leaves may still be on the trees (just) but the first snow has fallen in the Alps. Yes, the start of the new ski season is just around the corner and after the record early snow last year, we all hope that this season will be another... Read >