Mindful Education insights
Guest speaker sessions, live online seminars and pre-recorded webinars, designed to supercharge blended teaching and learning for our AAT courses.
Guest speaker sessions
Mindful Education guest speaker sessions are delivered at your centre by a member of the Mindful Education team, alongside the class tutor. By supporting partners with this collaborative approach we’re able to ensure that learners have the toolkit they need to excel in their studies, and provide insights into what their next steps might look like.
To book a session, please get in touch with your usual Mindful Education contact.
Format: In person, alongside the class tutor
Audience: Learners in Level 1 cohorts who are looking to transition from a fully face-to-face Level 1 learning experience, to a Level 2 blended learning experience
Aims of the session:
- Provide an understanding of what to expect when progressing onto the flexible, blended study method used for AAT Level 2
- Identify any barriers to progression, such as internet access, digital skills, or confusion around concepts like “blended” and “flipped learning”
- Highlight the importance of independent study, and how delivery calendars work
Format: In person, alongside the class tutor
Audience: Learners from selected cohorts across all levels, who have been identified as not engaging effectivaly with the VLE.
Aims of the session:
- Help learners fully grasp how the VLE can support their learning experience
- Demonstrate the tangible benefits of flexible learning
- Encourage learners to study in the flipped / blended learning format
- Boost engagement and foster effective independent study habits
Format: In person, alongside the class tutor
Audience:
- Level 2 accounting cohorts where tutors have been experiencing challenges with the BEVN unit
- Learners developing their writing skills at Level 2; this may include cohorts with high levels of ESOL learners
Aims of the session:
- Support learners with developing the writing skills needed for their BEVN assessment, and future careers
- Provide practical tips on making the most of the VLE and its resources
- Give valuable insights into what is included in the BEVN exam and how it will be marked
Insights for tutors
These online workshops, developed in collaboration with our partners, are led by a member of the Mindful Education team as part of our support for curriculum teams. Based on the most recent Chief Examiner report, there will be three sessions, each focused on a different accounting pillar; financial, management and business.
Our operations team will be in touch with more details about these sessions.
Format: Online webinar with Q&A session
Audience: Tutors, all qualification levels
About the workshop:
This session focuses on Financial Accounting across Levels 2, 3 and 4 focusing on Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK), Principles of Bookkeeping Controls (POBC), Financing Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS), Tax Processes for Business (TPFB) and Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements (DAIF) respectively.
Aims of the session:
- Walk through a summary of the most recent Chief Examiner report, highlighting key areas of interest
- Discuss how the Mindful Education VLE addresses challenges raised by the report
- Demonstrate how tutors can leverage existing resources to enhance their classroom sessions
Upcoming workshops:
- Breaking down the Chief Examiner reports – Financial: Book now via Calendly
Format: Online webinar with Q&A session
Audience: Tutors, all qualification levels
About the workshop:
This session focuses on Management Accounting across Levels 2, 3 and 4, focusing on Principles of Costing (PCTN), Management Accounting Techniques (MATS), and Applied Management Accounting (AMAC) respectively.
Aims of the session:
- Walk through a summary of the most recent Chief Examiner report, highlighting key areas of interest
- Discuss how the Mindful Education VLE addresses challenges raised by the report
- Demonstrate how tutors can leverage existing resources to enhance their classroom sessions
Upcoming workshops:
- Breaking down the Chief Examiner reports – Management: Book now via Calendly
Format: Online webinar with Q&A session
Audience: Tutors, all qualification levels
About the workshop:
This session focuses on Business Accounting across Levels 2, 3 and 4, focusing on The Business Environment (BENV), Business Awareness (BUAW) and Internal Accounting Systems and Controls (INAC) respectively.
Aims of the session:
- Walk through a summary of the most recent Chief Examiner report, highlighting key areas of interest
- Discuss how the Mindful Education VLE addresses challenges raised by the report
- Demonstrate how tutors can leverage existing resources to enhance their classroom sessions
Upcoming workshops:
- Breaking down the Chief Examiner reports – Business: Book now via Calendly
Insights for learners
In addition to our guest speaker sessions, Mindful Education will also invite learners to attend direct webinars throughout the academic year. These will be signposted from the VLE and through our regular learner communications. See our regular newsletter for more details.
These webinars include:
Format: Online webinar with Q&A session
Audience: Level 3 learners
About the workshop:
A member of our team will highlight the new knowledge assessment (KNWA) support available for learners. This will include insights into how the KNWA unit on the VLE has been designed, and how it can be used as part of end-point assessment (EPA) preparation.
Upcoming workshops:
This workshop will be available to book in the 2025 summer term.
Format: Online webinar with Q&A session
Audience: Level 1, 2 and 3 learners
About the workshop:
Learners will receive an overview of what each level of AAT study might mean in terms of accounting jobs. Topics covered during the session include qualification specifications, as well as time commitments and key ‘pinch points’ for each level.
Upcoming workshops:
This workshop will be available to book in the 2025 summer term.