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Managing my investments
Money & Business

Managing my investments

...think it's quite efficient, isn't it? Jonquil Lowe Yes, yes it is. Again, we're talking old system/new system. So, if you're under the old system, the current system, and you reach state pension age before 06 April 2016, then from October of this year, you'll be able to pay some lump sum national insurance contributions, special ones called class 3A. You'll pay a ......
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introducing public health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing public health

...think the scope and focus of public health is in the word document provided. Discussion Public health is difficult to define due to its breadth and depth. There are a range of opinions on what the scope and focus of public health is, and these are often influenced by the values that we hold. Public health in the UK encompasses healthcare, social care, the independent or...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?
History & The Arts

Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?

...system is more difficult than under a majority vote system (deleted after 13 seconds). Tweets like these could cause diplomatic ripple effects. In fact, tweets about Mexico and China have indeed provoked responses from both countries. If a tweet is the catalyst for a lost ally, new policy or other reaction, American history deserves to have a record of it. [Tweets from...
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Article 5 mins
Using visualisation in maths teaching
Education & Development

Using visualisation in maths teaching

...thinking on visualisation. Starters The main purpose of this course is to encourage you to form images and be aware of your experiences of visualisation. What does visualisation mean? In ‘What does visualisation mean?’, you will find quotes and readings about visualisation, followed by an opportunity to compare your views with those of some other secondary-school...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Unlikely Leaders
Money & Business

Unlikely Leaders

...think of a leader? Is the customary vision of the powerful politician or business leader still entirely relevant today? In these recent times of massive political and economic upheaval, it appears that society’s faith in its traditional leaders is at its lowest ebb: for many they're no longer a source of support or trust, and as a result people have started looking...
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Video 58 mins
Desert Island Discs at 75: An OpenLearn listening list
History & The Arts

Desert Island Discs at 75: An OpenLearn listening list

...think this and you've got a theory but I know', and there's nothing you can say. Castaway on: 3rd May, 1988 Listen to Susan Blackmore on Desert Island Discs Russell Stannard on consciousness and the limits of science Val McDermid [Val McDermid] Val McDermid The crime writer Val McDermid published her first book in 1987. Since then, she's ammassed a shelf full of...
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Audio 10 mins
Do we really listen to children and young people?
Education & Development

Do we really listen to children and young people?

...think about parenting issues? Can we make our kids clever? - take the poll What do children and young people think? - see the results What is the best way to parent through separation? - take the poll What do children and young people think? - see the results How do you get kids to behave? - take the poll What do children and young people think? - see the results Join in...
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Article 5 mins
The family at the centre of early learning
Education & Development

The family at the centre of early learning

...think about why such influences may not have a uniform impact from family to family. You will also explore how learning is a two way experience for both children and their parents or carers, in situations both within and beyond the home...This free course, The family at the centre of early learning, focuses on the positive learning relationships that can exist in any...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs