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Physical and mental health for young children
Education & Development

Physical and mental health for young children

...Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is also increasing. Sickle cell anaemia is a common serious genetic chronic condition that affects children’s quality of life. Chronic conditions can have a profound impact on children’s lives. For instance, they may have dietary restrictions, or they may need to have inhalers or other medications, such as injections, to manage the symptoms....
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Library of Alexandria
History & The Arts

Library of Alexandria

...De Rerum Natura used quite different methods to explore the natural world, not least in its use of poetry to explain such diverse topics as the weather, geological features, or the human body. The question of organising knowledge becomes even more pressing when we turn to the Library of Alexandria, for this was a collection that, many people believe, was intended to hold...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Animals at the extremes: polar biology
Nature & Environment

Animals at the extremes: polar biology

...type 1 collagen (PICP) is the remnant of nascent type 1 collagen (the principal protein in bone) that is cleaved off by proteases as the protein is incorporated into bone. It can be measured in the blood serum, and thus serves as a convenient marker of bone formation. Another serum protein, carboxy-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type 1 procollagen (ICTP), acts as a...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Applying social work law to asylum and immigration
Society, Politics & Law

Applying social work law to asylum and immigration

...types of migrants to the UK and their corresponding immigration status...Applying social work law to asylum and immigration: 4 Immigration, asylum and refugee status - Immigration legislation is complex. Box 1 gives more information about what the commonly used terms mean when discussing it. Box 1 Immigration, asylum and refugee status People subject to immigration...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Working with young people: roles and responsibilities
Education & Development

Working with young people: roles and responsibilities

...types of informal education: The Ally The ‘Emotional worker’ The Catalyst The Mentor The Advocate The Facilitator The Supervisor. We will first characterise the role each of them plays, and then identify particular issues relating to each role...Working with young people: roles and responsibilities: 1.3.1 The Ally - Description: The image we have of an ally is that of...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Understanding depression and anxiety
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding depression and anxiety

...de-silencing’ mechanisms are examples of epigenetic mechanisms. The word ‘epigenetic’ means ‘above or beyond genes’ and is used to refer to the way the expression of genes can be altered as described above. The 5-HTT gene codes for the serotonin transporter protein – that is, it provides cells with the ‘instructions’ needed to make the protein. As a...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
The body: a phenomenological psychological perspective
Society, Politics & Law

The body: a phenomenological psychological perspective

...type of research? Read Extract 1. Discussion This brief extract from the analysis of Ann’s story suggests that her sense of self-body unity, her daily life projects and her relationships with others (especially her children) are being threatened. Yet as her life is derailed, she is also seeking to reclaim it by attempting to connect with her alienated body. The split...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Reading evidence
Society, Politics & Law

Reading evidence

...type of evidence about the importance of work and identity. This piece suggests that structural changes in the economy can have significant impacts upon identities. [Please read the autobiography by clicking on the “View document” link below.] Click to view the John Greaves extract Activity 1 What does John Greaves's writing tell us about how identities are formed?...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs