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Introducing Union Black
Education & Development

Introducing Union Black

...world, the New Union Flag transforms the traditional Union Jack from an archetype of uniformity into a dynamic and celebrational on-going performance of diversity. While this flag started as a reflection on the UK’s colonial legacy, its design is ever-changing to reflect the ongoing cultural diversity in the UK. An important disclaimer Please acknowledge that various...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Reading communities
Education & Development

Reading communities

...worlds Foster children’s autonomy as readers who can exercise discrimination within and beyond school Build new and more equal reading relationships with families and community members. In this film Dr Rachel Levy of the University of Sheffield draws on her own research to explore the barriers and motivations for shared reading in families. In this film Jon Biddle,...
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Video 30 mins
Systems explained by Peter Checkland
Money & Business

Systems explained by Peter Checkland

...to management problem solving which is now used and taught world-wide. Checkland, originally from Birmingham, studied chemistry at Oxford in the 1950's and worked as a technologist and then a manager for ICI fibres. But when he made the move from research to management he found that little existed in the way of training and preparation for his new role. Transcript...
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Audio 15 mins
My career goal: Business and administrative
Money & Business

My career goal: Business and administrative

...world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice. Transcript Transcript Transcript Take your learning further The Open University has over 40 years’ experience delivering flexible learning and...
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Article 20 mins
You, me and the future of Wales
Society, Politics & Law

You, me and the future of Wales

...world to create a law to protect and improve the well-being of its people, both now and in the future. This law is called the Well-being of Future Generations Act. The Act only works if people use it. Everybody in Wales has the right to use the Act to help create better tomorrow for our environment and economy, as well as our society and culture. In this guide you will...
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Activity 5 mins
Travelling Objects
History & The Arts

Travelling Objects

...world in our interactive to discover how 'objects' aren't just merely beautiful art works but can also reveal fascinating histories and global connections...Travelling objects Please note: We've included references in a simple style for this open access resource. However, if you want to use these references in an academic manner please use our FREE course Developing good...
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Activity 30 mins
My career goal: Creative and design
History & The Arts

My career goal: Creative and design

...world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice. Take your learning further The Open University has over 40 years’ experience delivering flexible learning and 170,000 students are studying with us...
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Article 20 mins
Glastonbury and the festival
History & The Arts

Glastonbury and the festival

...world’s most famous music festivals!...When you hear the word ‘Glastonbury’ you might think back to the memorable gigs of The Rolling Stones (2013), Beyoncé (2011) or Johnny Cash (1994), but there’s another lesser known side to the Somerset town too. Did you know, for example, that Glastonbury is thought to have been an ancient celtic centre of goddess worship?...
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Video 10 mins