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An introduction to the Social Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the Social Work Hub

...Social Work Hub brings together expert-led learning in one accessible place - as this article explains...This collection of resources, including free courses, articles and interactives, has been curated to be a central hub for anyone interested in social work and social care. Whether you are thinking about a career in social work, a social work practitioner wanting to...
The law and social work in Scotland
Health, Sports & Psychology

The law and social work in Scotland

...social workers experience in the wide spectrum of their work, from those with families affected by social deprivation to those with judges, lawyers and other members of the legal system. The tracks analyse the role of the family in Scottish life in relation to the many voluntary bodies that exist to assist and inform them, and the legal obligations of social workers....
The benefits of social media in academia
Education & Development

The benefits of social media in academia

...social media can be useful for academic professionals and students alike with this short animation and article...Find out about The Open University's Open degree Transcript For academic professionals or students, social media can provide a range of benefits that change and develop as social media platforms and associated technology continues to evolve. In this article we...
An introduction to social work law
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to social work law

...social work role before exploring what social workers do in their day-to-day practice with people. It will highlight the core values of the social work profession and consider the challenges of applying these values in practice. The course will explore the relationship between social work practice and law and will be of relevance to people interested in social work...
Social Care: Past and Present
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social Care: Past and Present

...Social Care: Past and Present A short introduction to this album. Changing communities in north Sheffield Introducing the two adjacent but distinct communities of Darnall and Tinsley in north Sheffield. Sheffield Health Action Zone Working with the community to improve individual and community welfare. Ethnic diversity in Sheffield communities Sheffield Social Services'...
The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility
Education & Development

The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility

...Social Mobility is delighted to partner with The Open University to provide a range of free learning resources, supporting our core priorities: education, training and skills...Find out more about The Open University’s Open degree qualification. The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility was set up in 2017 by David Harrison, one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs and...
The Social and Discursive Construction of Disability
Society, Politics & Law

The Social and Discursive Construction of Disability

...social model' of disability Why does so much doom exist about disability? Where does that come from? The problem is not so much disability rather the idea of 'normal'. Disability is a conceptual anxiety of the normal body and mind. Social and discursive constructive perspectives can help explore the way disability and disabled people are represented in talk and text...
Critical criminology and the social sciences
Society, Politics & Law

Critical criminology and the social sciences

...social sciences, will provide you with an insight into some of the main disciplines within the social sciences, focusing in particular on critical criminology. It will begin by outlining some of the defining characteristics of the social science disciplines of psychology, law, sociology and critical criminology. Using the global financial crisis of 2007-8 as a case study,...