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Applying social work law with children and families
Society, Politics & Law

Applying social work law with children and families

...work with children and families in the United Kingdom. You will learn about varying definitions of childhood and family and then explore underpinning principles of the law relating to child rights and parental responsibilities. You will look at the key legislation relating to children and families across the UK, which all share a number of core principles, including the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
How to say no at work without guilt or conflict
Education & Development

How to say no at work without guilt or conflict

...work can be challenging, but knowing how to say no effectively is an essential skill. Whether you're protecting your time, managing workload, or maintaining a healthy work-life balance, the way you communicate your refusal can make all the difference. Here’s how to do it with clarity and professionalism...How often do you say no to a request at work? How often do you...
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Article 5 mins
Professor Sara Haslam on the Brontë sisters’ work
History & The Arts

Professor Sara Haslam on the Brontë sisters’ work

...work so fantastic...[Bronte sisters on the moors (BBC programme use only)] I’ve always loved the Brontës’ work (and enjoyed some of the spin-offs too, especially Kate Bush’s!), so it has been a real pleasure to work on this original drama with the BBC. The first module I designed and taught myself was exclusively on the Brontës’ writing, and I remember...
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Article 5 mins
Applying social work law to asylum and immigration
Society, Politics & Law

Applying social work law to asylum and immigration

...work with people involved in the asylum and immigration system and will introduce you to the ways in which social work practitioners can support people with insecure immigration status, refugees and asylum seekers more effectively. It will highlight some of the realities of asylum and immigration in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland today...This course will...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Health, Sports & Psychology

At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study

...work, family and study. Based on the real-life experiences of students*, our evidence-informed tips and advice are here to help...* Research with students. Find out about The Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. [A lady sitting down in cafe working on a laptop.] Click on the image above, or click here to start your interactive experience....
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Activity 20 mins
Learning at Work Week: The OpenLearn Intrapreneurship Hub
Miscellaneous

Learning at Work Week: The OpenLearn Intrapreneurship Hub

...Work Week (18-24 May 2026) again this year...This year our theme is intrapreneurship – the idea that employees and organisations can innovate from within an established business and solve problems using the skills of an entrepreneur.​ ​ If individuals and employers can harness intrapreneurial skills and mindset, then key problems in areas such as digital, AI and...
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Article 5 mins
Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work
Society, Politics & Law

Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work

...work, then this free course, Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work, is for you. Whether you are employed as a policy officer or carrying out voluntary work, this course will explain how to present clear and effective evidence to support your proposals. It will explain how to design, carry out and present research to support your policy project...How can you...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs