Toby Barnard

Sep 5, 2024 | sec-ed.co.uk | Pete Henshaw |Kelly Johnston |Ian Mooney |Toby Barnard

It is well known that students’ academic performance can take a dip as they move from primary to secondary school (year 6 to 7). An equally crucial transition point is from key stage 3 to key stage 4 as students begin their GCSE courses of study in year 10. And this year, this transition might be particularly challenging given that this cohort of students transitioned into their secondary education in year 7 at the height of the Covid pandemic.

May 14, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Toby Barnard

By Toby Barnard | 14 May 2024 Attrition within local government agencies has become a significant challenge, as is the case for organisations across almost all sectors. Whether it is due to the Covid pandemic, Gen Zs or the economy, there are many views on why attrition has become such a key feature in employers and employees’ lives. But is it not simpler than that? Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription.

Feb 23, 2024 | thefutureofwork.pro | Toby Barnard

Toby Barnard, MD for Government at digital training provider QA, explores the importance of training in cyber security skills for businesses, looking at how individual employees are often the target of such crime. In the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern business world, with technology playing an ever more pivotal role in every aspect of operations, cyber security has become one of the most important aspects of any business or government organisation.

Feb 13, 2024 | thehrdirector.com | Toby Barnard

Attrition has meant many things over the years, but the term is now synonymous with the state of our employment. Whether it’s due to the Covid pandemic, Gen Zs or the economy, there are many views on why attrition has become such a key feature in employer and employees’ lives. But is it not simpler than that? Motivation theories have changed over the years, but good employers, investing in their people, in roles that are believed in, has surely always been the cornerstone of great business.

Jan 24, 2024 | government-transformation.com | Toby Barnard

Toby Barnard, MD for government at digital training provider QA, looks at the landscape for public sector training in digital skills for the coming year, analysing external pressures likely to impact upskilling strategies as well as the likely trends. Whatever happens over the next 12 months, it’s unlikely that we will be welcoming in 2025 without looking back over a year of significant changes in skills training.