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Introducing social work: a starter kit
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social work: a starter kit

...economic growth. Social development occurs where people of communities have increased autonomy and self-determination, allowing them to more effectively represent their interests and act on their authority. Empowerment of people occurs when a group believed to have been discriminated against achieve equal status and/or just treatment. Liberation of people occurs when...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Art and visual culture: medieval to modern
History & The Arts

Art and visual culture: medieval to modern

...economics than to the realities of fifteenth-century craft practices. In practice, it meant that indigenous craftsmen enjoyed preferential membership rates, but in many artistic centres foreign craftsmen were clearly also welcomed so long as their work reflected favourably on the reputation of the guild. The higher dues a foreigner had to pay were arguably a way of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840
History & The Arts

National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840

...economic and political reforms (Bartlett, 2010). In addition to this groundswell of patriotic sentiment, more radical ideas were also emerging. In 1791 the Society of United Irishmen was established in Belfast and branches soon appeared elsewhere in Ireland too. At the outset, membership of the organisation was predominantly Protestant, but increasing numbers of Catholics...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Leadership challenges in turbulent times
Money & Business

Leadership challenges in turbulent times

...economic policies, housing, criminal justice policies, education, social care and health and well-being. Tackling one of these issues will not solve the challenge of high crime rates and it is questionable whether it will ever be solved in terms of a society achieving a zero crime rate. Grint says these challenges need to be addressed collaboratively. He makes the point...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Welsh history and its sources
History & The Arts

Welsh history and its sources

...Economic Change - This chapter from Wales between the Wars is by Deian Hopkin, then of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Dr Hopkin draws on a wide range of sources from different parts of Wales to support his arguments. Click below to open ‘Social Reactions to Economic Change’ (41 pages). Make sure to open the link in a new tab/window so you can easily...
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Level 1: Introductory 25 hrs
Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser

...Economic Area) Regulations 2016 revoke British citizenship refuse or revoke status, vary the length or condition of and individual’s stay, or deport them under the EU Settlement Scheme refuse or revoke a travel permit or family permit under the EU Settlement Scheme, or restrict rights to enter or leave the UK under those permits refuse or revoke a permit, or deport a...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Physical and mental health for young children
Education & Development

Physical and mental health for young children

...economic, religious and cultural factors that can influence children’s health. Social and economic factors are often interrelated. A family’s socio-economic status can have a positive or negative impact on children’s health. Families that can provide the everyday routines that meet children’s physical and mental needs, such as adequate sleep, good nutrition and...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Myths in law
Society, Politics & Law

Myths in law

...economically. And finally, I believe diversity connects us. If we just look at the world's most cosmopolitan and integrated cities, these places have tangible benefits, from personal development to enriching communities and the economy as a whole. Diversity acts as a magnet, doesn't it? It attracts talent. And so in my mind, diversity can only be a good thing for the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs