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Physical and mental health for young children
Education & Development

Physical and mental health for young children

...manage the symptoms. The symptoms of chronic conditions can be painful and unpleasant, and in some cases, life-threatening; asthma attacks are still a cause of child deaths in the UK. All of these health conditions will be looked at in more detail as you progress through the course...Session 1: Promoting the health of all children: 2 Exploring health for babies and...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Supporting babies and toddlers
Education & Development

Supporting babies and toddlers

...manage risk and adventure. Physical development is ‘qualitative’ in nature, meaning that as children get stronger and more able, you will see the transition with an action like walking, as it goes from an emerging skill to a mature and fluent version with time and practise. Providing activities that encourage children from birth to move their limbs, head and neck,...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Introducing International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing International Relations

...manage their sovereignty, form alliances and collaborations with other states or other actors such as international organisations and try to ensure the safety of their citizens against internal and external threats. Overall, the field of IR is essential for understanding and interpreting our increasingly interconnected world. IR examines the causes and effects of global...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection
Money & Business

Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection

...management and consideration. This podcast has explored the boundaries between business and family and friends, and the issues that may arise when these boundaries are blurred. In many ways co-opting help from family and friends demonstrates the resourcefulness of the entrepreneur who makes the most of the people around them. Friends, family and fools: a help or a...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Equity – law and idea
Society, Politics & Law

Equity – law and idea

...managed to remain a constant across the different domains of social consciousness and in the corresponding institutions, including equity. It must be noted, however, that even Aristotle’s ideas did not generally fare well during the turbulent period of the Enlightenment, especially in light of the increasing influence that a truculent and newly independent America...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Could we control our climate? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Could we control our climate?

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation – which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our optional start-of-course...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Panic attacks: what they are and what to do about them
Health, Sports & Psychology

Panic attacks: what they are and what to do about them

...manager in a mental health facility and Alan is a trained chef who is currently not working. Although they are very different as individuals, the audio clearly reveals how seriously panic can affect anyone’s life. Listen to the following audio and then answer the question below. NATALIE I just thought I was going mad – TIM Yeah – definitely ALAN Yeah – definitely...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
Social media and networks in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social media and networks in health and social care

...manage it finding information to improve health and wellbeing generally e.g. diet advice, weight loss. As you have seen, there are plenty of benefits and reasons to use the internet for health and care purposes. However, the internet also brings with it a wide range of disadvantages and risks. The next section will explore potential disadvantages and risks of the internet...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs