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Black lives matter in sport too: what is the BAME experience of sport in the UK?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Black lives matter in sport too: what is the BAME experience of sport in the UK?

...community from contracting COVID-19 or unarmed black men and women being killed unjustly by the police. So, as a black British man with Nigerian parents, I must express my views from a sports and physical activity viewpoint. Can Sports be a beacon of hope in these dark times?...[black boy sat on a vehicle tyre] This article is written from my perspective and the views...
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Article 15 mins
Making a difference: Janet Cassidy's life as a union representative
Society, Politics & Law

Making a difference: Janet Cassidy's life as a union representative

...oral history testimony...Find out more about The Open University's History and Social Sciences courses Janet started working in the railway in 1986 as a Ticket Examiner on board train, starting on a six-month temporary contract which lasted almost 29 years. Based at Dalmuir, her role as a Ticket Examiner lasted for four years, before she moved on to working as a Guard....
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Article 5 mins
EPQs: writing up your dissertation
Education & Development

EPQs: writing up your dissertation

...communicate all that you have done. Your dissertation is the element of the EPQ that is read and assessed by others who haven’t been involved in your research...The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an opportunity for you to work independently on a topic that really interests you or that you think is important. It is equivalent to an A-level qualification. These...
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Article 5 mins
Supporting children’s learning in primary education today
Education & Development

Supporting children’s learning in primary education today

...Community Primary School in Leicester. I’ve been the head teacher here for the last seven years. So the school vision statement is be the best that you can be. And I think the kind of really big takeaway here is that we look to develop the whole child. So it’s not just about academic ability. You know, the importance of just really laying that strong foundation so...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Free employability and training courses to support your Kickstart Scheme journey – for candidates and employers
Education & Development

Free employability and training courses to support your Kickstart Scheme journey – for candidates and employers

...communication, leadership and mentoring, whilst others help in building Everyday Skills for Life from good mental health through to managing money. We also offer courses in improving a learner’s basic maths and English and advice in writing CV’s and attending interviews to help Kickstart employees into sustainable employment should they progress permanently into an...
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The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal
Education & Development

The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal

...in Scotland team: events@childreninscotland.org.uk Below is a range of free courses for you to explore. Early years and young children Additional support needs Working with children and young people Mental health and wellbeing Equality, diversity and inclusion Technology and society Leadership Communication and team working Career development Research and education...
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Article 5 mins
My career goal: Social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

My career goal: Social care

...communication skills, resilience and empathy are key assets when working in social care, a crucial societal structure that matters to everybody...Social care: changing lives This short video shows the impact that social workers have on young people. Transcript The following video clips explore various career directions within social care. Six people chat about their...
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Article 20 mins
Water supply and treatment in the UK
Science, Maths & Technology

Water supply and treatment in the UK

...communication through the media when taking action in a time of drought Is recycling water good? People on the streets of Essex tell us what they think. The panel outline what we can do to help ourselves. Fresh water filtration The multi-stage treatment process river water goes through before it comes out of our taps. Waste water filtration The processes at a sewage works...
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