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Exploring the history of prisoner education Badge icon
History & The Arts

Exploring the history of prisoner education

...2 An important event in British national memory is the Battle of Waterloo, fought in 1815 in Belgium, in which a French army under Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by a coalition of states which included the United Kingdom. Activity 1 Assumptions about life in 1800 Timing: Allow approximately 10 minutes for this activity [This black and white illustration depicts two...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

...2, you will learn in more depth about the interconnected subjects of identity and participative practice in leadership. You will learn what we mean by both terms and engage with some examples of how applying this twin focus might be useful. Week 3 focuses on you as someone in leadership. You explore the identity of the practitioner and consider ways in which you can...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introduction to polymers
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to polymers

...2). [Figure 1] Source: data from British Plastics Federation Figure 1 Growth in demand for polymers in the UK, 1980–2000. [Figure 2] Source: data from BPF Statistics, 1995 Figure 2 UK plastics applications 1995...Introduction to polymers: 1.2 Polymer types - Traditionally, the industry has produced two main types of synthetic polymer – plastics and rubbers (Figure 3)....
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing
Money & Business

Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing

...2). We’ll help you think about the next few years, make sure you’re planning ahead for the financial impact of future events and are prepared for pitfalls and surprises. Where you’d like to end up (Session 3). You’ll look ahead to your later life, pin down your ideal retirement lifestyle and make sure you’ve set a clear course towards it. Watch the video where...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Cwestiynau Cyffredin am Gyfrifiannell Carbon Y Brifysgol Agored
Nature & Environment

Cwestiynau Cyffredin am Gyfrifiannell Carbon Y Brifysgol Agored

...2 × 14 awr = 28 awr, a bob chwarter i Gaerfaddon, 4 × 3 awr = 12 awr; trên a fferi i Lydaw = 16 awr, siwrneiau amrywiol ar fws a choets = 40 awr; Eurostar i Baris, 8 awr; cyfanswm = 104 awr y flwyddyn. Hedfan Pam nad yw'r gyfrifiannell yn defnyddio pellteroedd hediadau cywir? Mae llawer o gyfrifianellau ar-lein yn rhoi pellteroedd hediadau rhwng meysydd awyr. Rydyn ni...
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Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)

...2 Jean Ionta, St Patrick’s Primary School, Glasgow As you watch the following video note in the box below how Jean goes about her work, how she describes it and how others portray her contribution. In particular, make notes on how she puts an emphasis on children’s social and personal development and her part in this. How would you describe the way she is with...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Metals in medicine
Science, Maths & Technology

Metals in medicine

...2 Anatomical imaging using X-rays - X-rays are routinely used in diagnosis – for example, in examining broken bones. They are part of the electromagnetic spectrum and have the potential to interact with matter, either atoms or molecules. The nature of the interaction depends on the energy of the radiation concerned. In which part of the electromagnetic spectrum are...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Studying mammals: Life in the trees
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Life in the trees

...2 Answer Distinctive features in these tree dwellers are not numerous! (a) The Malayan sun-bear has the strong forearms (and claws) of bears in general. But sun-bears are comparatively small, as you might expect of a climber. (b) The tamandua uses the powerful front legs typical of anteaters to climb, but its prehensile tail is distinctive, seemingly better suited for...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs