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Innovation in policing
Society, Politics & Law

Innovation in policing

...introduction of new management methods and techniques and new working methods Creation or use of new technologies, introduced in an organisation to render services to users and citizens Product or service innovations Creation of new public services or products Governance innovations Development of new forms and processes to address specific societal problems Conceptual...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Recycling: Putting consumers to work
Society, Politics & Law

Recycling: Putting consumers to work

...management; Dr Katy Wheeler explores how in this article. ...In 2000/01, 79% of waste collected from English households was disposed of at landfill with only 12% recycled. By 2013/14, landfill had fallen to 31% and rates of recycling had increased to 43%. Such statistics reveal a dramatic shift in the management of household waste. Consumers across England have been...
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Article 10 mins
Supporting children's development
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting children's development

...a deeper understanding of children's development from early years up to the age of 17. You will focus on topics including the development and management of relationships, encouraging reading, behavioural management, special educational needs and the importance of reflective practice. Transcript If you are interested in studying this course, visit the course website here....
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Article 5 mins
The 2001 Glasgow NHS Medical Secretaries Grading Dispute
Society, Politics & Law

The 2001 Glasgow NHS Medical Secretaries Grading Dispute

...Management Secretaries. Management Secretaries were on grade 4 of the Admin and Clerical Whitley Pay Scale whereas Medical Secretaries were paid at grade 3. This disparity was unjustifiable as the only obvious difference was who they worked with on a daily basis, i.e. who they were managed by. Medical Secretaries worked for senior doctors and consultants, transcribing...
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Article 10 mins
Positivity Portal
Health, Sports & Psychology

Positivity Portal

...management. ...Believe you can and you’re half way there – Theodore Roosevelt 2020 was a challenging year for us all. With that in mind, The Open University’s positivity portal is here to help you get your 2021 off to the best start possible. We’ll offer advice from our academics, free courses on a range of subjects including mental health and wellbeing, careers...
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Article 5 mins
Haymaking is critical to our heritage meadows, but is later really better?
Nature & Environment

Haymaking is critical to our heritage meadows, but is later really better?

...management that is governed by the vagaries of weather and seasons. Modern haymaking has a very different impact on sensitive meadow species, with hay often cut later and machinery allowing large areas to be covered much more quickly. However, there is controversy over the timing of hay cutting: Date restrictions under agri-environment schemes designed for conservation...
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Article 10 mins
Why study languages?
Languages

Why study languages?

...introduction to the differences in culture and language about which we all need to be aware. There are 10 independent sections: any selection of them can be studied in any order. Some are about why knowledge of other languages and cultures can be important; others are about what it's like to study a foreign language or to have a career using a foreign language. The course...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
My career goal: Childcare and education
Education & Development

My career goal: Childcare and education

...introduction to playwork:Transcript A day with a childminder: Transcript How to become a childminder: Transcript icould links icould is a site that provides career guidance based on real world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job...
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Article 20 mins