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The law and social work in Scotland
Health, Sports & Psychology

The law and social work in Scotland

...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. Participants from single mothers to solicitors presented...
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Audio 2 hrs 27 mins
Teaching citizenship: work and the economy
Education & Development

Teaching citizenship: work and the economy

...work and the economy' is often neglected in everyday discussions of citizenship. But a moment's reflection should demonstrate how important it is. The vast majority of us will spend the bulk of our adult lives working in some context or another, and our engagement with economic activity more generally is obvious (and not just as consumers). Many young people are also...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Discuss: Housing for the working class
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: Housing for the working class

...working class. Fill in our short survey and share your thoughts and memories...[Terraced houses in Preston, Lancs] For the working class housing has always been a problem: bad landlords racking up the rent, cramped space, dirt and disrepair. Today, it’s harder than ever to get social housing, while for those working class people who have been able to ‘buy’,...
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Activity 10 mins
Internships and other work experiences Badge icon
Money & Business

Internships and other work experiences

...work experiences, you’ll begin by learning more about what an internship is and how it might differ from other forms of work experience. You’ll find out what you can gain personally and professionally, and consider the practicalities of obtaining work experience, from how to choose what’s right for you, to making strong applications. You’ll explore the virtual...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Changing the way we work
Money & Business

Changing the way we work

...working lives? This album explores the ways in which organisations are changing; the breaking down of traditional hierarchical structures, the increasing emphasis on self-management, customer-orientated teams, the use of technology to enable more remote working and the blurring of boundaries between organisations, as they form partnerships with each other. It also asks...
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Audio 30 mins
Discuss: Working class leisure
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: Working class leisure

...working class people. Yet working class leisure activities had thrived over the years, from music hall to football to karaoke. Doing what you can with what you’ve got has often been the watchword. And we shouldn’t forget the gendering of leisure – women’s and girls sports for example, separated off from those of men. We'd like you to share your thoughts with us...
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Activity 10 mins
Discuss: The struggle of the working class
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: The struggle of the working class

...working class? Fill in our short survey and share your thoughts and memories...[Unison rally in Oxford] The working class was born into struggle as workers fought for a living wage. In the years since the fight for a decent life has waxed and waned. Notable victories include the achievement of the 1945-50 Labour government which created the NHS and welfare. Notable...
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Activity 10 mins
Partnerships: working across boundaries
Money & Business

Partnerships: working across boundaries

...working with others rather than working alone? How should you manage relationships across various physical and cultural divides? This album explores how the formation of a variety of partnerships, spanning public, private and voluntary sectors, has radically regenerated the City of Stoke-on-Trent in the UK, bringing major improvements for the city’s physical and social...
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Audio 38 mins