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Seeking Sanctuary
Society, Politics & Law

Seeking Sanctuary

...working to give asylum-seekers and refugees a political voice, as well as change mainstream attitudes towards them. Perspective: Taking Sanctuary Refugees and asylum-seekers looking for sanctuary in the UK face many challenges, such as hostility and isolation. Often, mainstream attitudes are that they are victims or threats, and, as such, they tend to be treated as less...
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Video 15 mins
Understanding PCSO powers
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding PCSO powers

...work-based learning), part of the PCSO apprenticeship programme offered jointly by The Open University and North Yorkshire Police. Upon completion, you’ll be able to identify relevant legislation, understand power assignment, and recognise situations where PCSOs can exercise their authority, enhancing your understanding of this vital role in community safety...Police...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Organisations and the financial system
Money & Business

Organisations and the financial system

...social health insurance (SHI) model work? Discussion In classic SHI models, members (normally employees) contribute a proportion of their salary, the level of contribution being related to income rather than risk of illness. Employee contributions are typically matched by employers. This section has provided an overview of the tools available to raise financial resources...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Integrated safety, health and environmental management: An introduction
Digital & Computing

Integrated safety, health and environmental management: An introduction

...work through the co-ordinated actions of everyone. Integrate – SHE management is a multidisciplinary area embracing scientific, engineering, social and political issues. No individual can be expert in all of these disciplines, but the SHE manager should be able to appreciate the different perspectives and to recognise the trade-offs that are inevitable. Measure –...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Stereotypes
Languages

Stereotypes

...work so well in humour? What aspects should we consider when talking about stereotypes and what might be the origins and functions of stereotypes? The activities in this unit address these questions. After looking at some concrete examples of national stereotypes you will try your hand at giving your own definition of the term ‘stereotype’, and reflect on stereotypes...
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Activity 2 hrs
Vikings - just misunderstood?
History & The Arts

Vikings - just misunderstood?

...work in entirely new ways, and technological change was both a cause and an effect of this. While many Viking artefacts of the period are familiar, the complex methods that lay behind their manufacture are less well-known. Each involved a specialised set of skills, tools and raw materials, which meant craftspeople were reliant not only on a market for sale, but also on a...
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Article 5 mins
Everyday English 1
Languages

Everyday English 1

...work, study and everyday life...Would you like to improve your current English skills or perhaps remember areas you may have forgotten? This free course serves as good preparation for studying the formal English Essential Skills Level 1, which is available in Wales. Whilst the course does not cover all aspects of the current English Functional Skills Level 1 curriculum,...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Design thinking
Science, Maths & Technology

Design thinking

...work, or in your local community? Design thinking can structure your natural creativity to come up with solutions to all kinds of problems, and have fun during the process too! In this course, you will find a mix of inspirational readings, ‘how to’ guides and practical design activities. This course will give you examples of each, discussing ‘What is design,’...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs