The new Apprenticeship programmes and associated funding have caused some confusion recently with us amongst others who had misinterpreted the new funding rules. I thought I’d try and separate fact…

In mid-March I blogged about an invitation to a party for an ex-apprentice of ours who was celebrating 40 years in the industry & who, over a period of time,…

I haven’t written anything for a long time as the business is taking a slightly different route. It’s been pretty time-consuming organising new funding arrangements for our Apprenticeship program as…

I write this after being involved in a great and very open Facebook discussion over the weekend at Hair UK- Have your say. What transpired was a some truly well-written…

I just received this note in the post inviting us, my family, to a 40th anniversary party celebrating Janet Walkers 40 years of hairdressing. It’s so important for me personally,…

I write this as the university-fees debate is in full flow again. Should fees be reduced, should they be scrapped, should they be limited etc etc. This debate always interests…

A NEW alliance at the start of 2018 between Central Training Group and Alan d Hairdressing Education means even better hairdressing and barbering training opportunities for apprentices in London and…

I’m sad to say it’s my final blog as the Alan d Ambassador, as it’s time to hand over to someone new. I enjoyed so many great experiences whilst training…