Free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network
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Welcome to the homepage of the Social Partnerships
Network (SPN) free
badged courses.
The Social Partnerships Network is a group of eleven organisations that
are committed to creating a more diverse higher education system.
SPN have
collaborated to produce a series of free online courses, see below, funded by
the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) through their National
Networks for Collaborative Outreach scheme.
These courses are introductory and
fun to do. We are keen to capture feedback so please do engage with the
evaluation survey.
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About the free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network
Introductory video about the Social Partnerships Network badged courses and about our research.
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Supporting children's development
SPN course Supporting children's development is a short course advising how the development of children can be supported. The course covers ideas surrounding development and learning, behaviour, special needs and disabilities.
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15 hrs
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Introducing practical healthcare
SPN course Introducing practical healthcare is a short course which introduces the basic healthcare assistant role and healthcare practice. The course covers the healthcare assistant role, working with patients and colleagues, healthcare practice and duty of care.
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15 hrs
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Caring for adults
SPN course Caring for adults is a course for carers, paid or unpaid, which looks at aspects of caring for adults in a range of settings including residential care, community and family caring.
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15 hrs
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Taking part in the voluntary sector
The SPN course Taking Part in the voluntary sector is a short course for people who are new to working or volunteering in the voluntary sector or those who might be looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to improve their career progression.
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15 hrs
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Planning a better future
SPN course Planning a better future is a short course for anyone considering changing jobs, wondering how to move up the ladder or return to work after a break, and those who might be looking to aspire to better things.
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15 hrs
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Starting your small business
SPN course Starting your small business is a course for individuals who have recently set up a small business, are considering setting up a small business or are considering self-employment as a career option.
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15 hrs