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...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 Chairman of UK financial technology firm True Potential LLP. David achieved an MBA through The Open University and in 2013, he established a formal partnership between True...

...study mathematics, or to empower them to use mathematics in their day-to-day lives and careers. Formative assessment allows students to understand how they are progressing in their learning and where next to focus their efforts. Therefore it requires teachers who understand what it means to: make progress in mathematics know what to assess and how to assess use assessment...

...skills the greater the advantages (Ryles, 1996 - see References below for more information). However, the number of people learning braille has been in steady decline over the last 50 years. The visually impaired population of the UK is currently estimated to be about two million, of these, it is thought that only somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 use braille. The...

...skills or personal experiences to volunteer and develop your skills further? Read stories from OU staff on why they volunteer, what it means and how others can get involved...[Meeting around a table] For many people, volunteering can be an excellent opportunity to use knowledge and skills that have been developed at work for the benefit of their community or another...