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

Applying social work law with children and families

...social 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,...
The social work phone-in: have your say
Health, Sports & Psychology

The social work phone-in: have your say

Can you decide who should be primarily responsible for care?...Find out more about The Open University's Social Work courses and qualifications. In this interactive, you can share your views and see what the experts think about each dilemma. [Social worker phone-in: share your views] Select the image above to start your journey.
Applying social work law to asylum and immigration
Society, Politics & Law

Applying social work law to asylum and immigration

...social 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...
Digital innovation in social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital innovation in social care and social work

...social care and social work, explores how digital technology has made a difference, both to the social care sector and people living in their own communities. You will also learn about how incorporating technology in the home and in community settings has a range of benefits to people's wellbeing and ability to maintain independence in their community setting...This free...
Social work: Effective practice with substance abusing parents
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social work: Effective practice with substance abusing parents

...and drug use and domestic violence on children's safety & development 2nd Edition London: The Stationery Office Forrester, D. & Harwin, J. (2011) Parents Who Misuse Drugs & Alcohol: Effective Interventions in Social Work & Child Protection Chichester: John Wiley Kroll, B. and Taylor, A. (2003) Parental Substance Misuse and Child Welfare London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers...
COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice

...social work or social care practice, or want more knowledge and support to help you in a new setting working with those impacted by COVID-19, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want to, studying at your own pace. Some of the courses are badged, so you...
Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum
Health, Sports & Psychology

Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum

...social work education is well established. Collaborating in equal partnerships via ‘co-production’ can facilitate this engagement. For the purposes of co-production in the educational curriculum, this means that people with lived experiences of using social work services are included as equals within the course team. Resources are recommended at the end for wider...
Are you ready to study for a Professional Doctorate?
Education & Development

Are you ready to study for a Professional Doctorate?

To find out whether you are eligible to apply for a Professional Doctorate at The Open University, please complete the following questions...Find out more about The Open University’s Social work qualifications. [Banner to enter the interactive] Click on the image above, to start your interactive experience...