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 or online
Audience:
Learners from cohorts across all levels who are studying in a flipped/blended format for the first time, or cohorts who have a low induction uptake or low engagement
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 college tutor, or online for groups who have virtual tutor led sessions
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 BESY 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 BESY assessment and how it will be marked
Format:
In person, alongside the class tutor
Audience:
Level 1 cohorts 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
Insights for tutors
This online workshop, developed in collaboration with our partners, is led by a member of the Mindful Education team as part of our support for curriculum teams. Based on the most recent Chief Examiner reports, our team will discuss how our VLEs address the key points raised, together with how tutors can leverage existing resources to enhance their classroom sessions.
This session will be advertised following the release of the Chief Examiner Reports.
Format:
Online webinar presentation with Q&A section
Audience:
Tutors, all qualification levels but with an emphasis on Levels 3 and 4
Aims of the session:
- Walk through a summary of the most recent Chief Examiner reports, highlighting key areas of interest across all pillars: Financial, Management and Business
- 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:
This session will be advertised following the release of the Chief Examiner reports
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 section
Audience:
Level 3 apprentices who are preparing for the KNWA part of their end point assessment (EPA)
Aims of the session:
- Raise awareness of the KNWA support available
- Provide insights into how the KNWA unit on the VLE has been designed
- Explain how the KNWA unit on the VLE can be used as part of EPA preparation
Upcoming workshops:
Knowledge assessment support online webinar: Book now via Calendly
Format:
Online webinar with Q&A section
Audience:
Level 1, 2 and 3 learners who are looking at progressing onto the next AAT level or into industry
Aims of the session:
- Provide an overview of what each level of study might mean in terms of accounting jobs
- Discuss qualification specifications for the next level
- Explain the key ‘pinch points’ for each level
- Set expectations for time commitments for each level
Upcoming workshops:
This workshop will be available to book in the 2026 summer term.