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    • Young lives: is now a good time to be young?

      Young lives: is now a good time to be young?

      This course looks at young lives in the UK today, asking the question is this a good time to be young? 

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      6 hrs

    • Partnerships and networks in work with young people

      Partnerships and networks in work with young people

      In this course, you will explore a range of meanings for the word 'partnership' and see that it is used to describe a range of practices, structures and processes. 

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      10 hrs

    • Attachment in the early years

      Attachment in the early years

      This course covers theory and research in the area of attachment in early childhood. 

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      Course

      6 hrs

    • Play, learning and the brain

      Play, learning and the brain

      This course examines the area of brain-based learning, with a particular focus on the development of the young child's brain, and is of particular relevance to those who work with young children. 

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      15 hrs

    • Children and young people’s participation

      Children and young people’s participation

      This course emphasises that the adoption of an integrated approach to participation by different sectors of the children's workforce is of crucial importance.

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      12 hrs

    • Exploring equality and equity in education

      Exploring equality and equity in education

      This course considers the complexity of social justice as applied to education and reflects on the different purposes of, and value ascribed to, education in different countries and cultures. It discusses different conceptions of 'justice' and the distinction between equity and equality.

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      Course

      10 hrs

    • Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

      Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

      This course explores some of the tensions and debates linked to the aim of achieving literacy for all, using specific examples. 

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      10 hrs

    • Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner

      Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner

      This course explains what is meant by reflective practice and how to ensure that reflection leads to learning. 

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      Course

      5 hrs

    • Research skills – Module 1: Getting started on your PhD

      Research skills – Module 1: Getting started on your PhD

      Research skills – Module 1: Getting started on your PhD is for students who are in the first and second term of their research degree.

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      Course

      10 hrs

    • Digital learning for youth and adults in forcibly displaced communities

      Digital learning for youth and adults in forcibly displaced communities

      For policymakers and programme providers involved in digital learning programmes.

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      Course

      12 hrs

    • Primary languages eTwinning platform 2023

      Primary languages eTwinning platform 2023

      This platform connects teachers participating in the Primary languages eTwinning initiative set up by the Open University in collaboration with Frogston Primary School in Edinburgh. Teachers based in Scotland and in Wales are participating in this project.

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      10 hrs

    • Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2022

      Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2022

      Welcome to the 2022 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.

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      Competition

      1 hr

    • Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2021

      Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2021

      Welcome to the 2021 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.

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      Competition

      1 hr

    • Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2020

      Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2020

      Welcome to the 2020 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.

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      Competition

      1 hr

    • Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2019

      Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2019

      Welcome to the 2019 Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.

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      Competition

      1 hr

    • Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists

      Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists

      Open version: This course explores how natural hazard scientists can strengthen their contribution to disaster risk reduction activities.

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      10 hrs

    • Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists

      Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists

      This course explores how natural hazard scientists can strengthen their contribution to disaster risk reduction activities.

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      Course

      10 hrs

    • REAct (Droits - Preuves - Action): Mise en œuvre d’un système de documentation et de suivi des droits humains

      REAct (Droits - Preuves - Action): Mise en œuvre d’un système de documentation et de suivi des droits humains

      Un cours d’introduction pour les bénévoles et le personnel utilisant le programme de REAct de Frontline Aids pour documenter les violations des droits de l’homme.

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      Course

      6 hrs

    • An intro to the Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Crisis (CCHCC) programme: “Art for Action”

      An intro to the Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Crisis (CCHCC) programme: “Art for Action”

      This article covers the origins of the Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Crisis (CCHCC) programme - Art in Action - which started with initiatives in Scotland connecting school communities with local government, and is now, in 2024, spreading to Wales and sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is currently a collaboration between the Open University and Highland OneWorld and is actively seeking additional partners.

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      Article

    • Verification, validation and testing prioritisation tool

      Verification, validation and testing prioritisation tool

      Visually analyse transition of requirements, risk analysis, prioritisation and potential impact with this verification, validation and testing tool for industry.

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      1 hr

    • FIFA Guardians™ Safeguarding Essentials

      FIFA Guardians™ Safeguarding Essentials

      An introduction to essential safeguarding knowledge for football and FIFA member associations.

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      Course

      2 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Developing your Safeguarding Effectiveness

      FIFA Guardians™ Developing your Safeguarding Effectiveness

      This course builds on Course 2, FIFA Guardians Starting your Safeguarding Journey, and extends your knowledge of some of the safeguarding topics already introduced.

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      Course

      24+ hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Starting your Safeguarding Journey

      FIFA Guardians™ Starting your Safeguarding Journey

      The second in a series of courses to build safeguarding knowledge and develop Safeguarding Officers’ working practices.

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      Course

      12 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Embedding Safeguarding Practice

      FIFA Guardians™ Embedding Safeguarding Practice

      This course extends your knowledge of some central safeguarding topics and explains some new principles and practices. It also provides you with the knowledge to help you embed safeguarding practice across your organisation.

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      Course

      20 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Promoting Wider Safeguarding Change

      FIFA Guardians™ Promoting Wider Safeguarding Change

      This course is designed to help you think about how your organisation might learn from safeguarding experiences, develop a positive safeguarding culture and identify organisational strengths and weaknesses.

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      Course

      7 hrs

    • Fondamentaux de la prévention du programme FIFA Guardians™

      Fondamentaux de la prévention du programme FIFA Guardians™

      Une introduction aux principes fondamentaux en matière de prévention destinée aux associations membres de la FIFA et aux acteurs du football en général. Le cours de 90 minutes explique ce qu'est la prévention, pourquoi elle est importante et comment faire pour réduire les risques et répondre adéquatement aux situations de préoccupation liées à la prévention.

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      Course

      2 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Commencer ici votre parcours de prévention

      FIFA Guardians™ Commencer ici votre parcours de prévention

      Ce cours est le deuxième d’une série de cours visant à développer les connaissances des apprenants dans le domaine de la prévention en faveur des enfants et à améliorer la pratique professionnelle des responsables de la prévention en faveur des enfants.

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      Course

      12 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Développer votre efficacité en matière de prévention

      FIFA Guardians™ Développer votre efficacité en matière de prévention

      Ce cours développe davantage les connaissances des personnes qui débutent dans le domaine de la prévention, notamment en clarifiant les méthodes de travail recommandées.

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      Course

      24+ hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Intégrer les bonnes pratiques de prévention

      FIFA Guardians™ Intégrer les bonnes pratiques de prévention

      Cette formation élargit vos connaissances sur certains thèmes centraux de la prévention (en faveur des enfants) et explique également de nouveaux principes et de nouvelles pratiques clés. Elle vous apporte également les connaissances nécessaires qui vous aideront à intégrer la pratique de la prévention en faveur des enfants dans votre organisation et à développer votre expérience.

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      Course

      20 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Promouvoir un plus grand changement dans la prévention en faveur des enfants

      FIFA Guardians™ Promouvoir un plus grand changement dans la prévention en faveur des enfants

      Ce cours est conçu pour vous aider à réfléchir à la façon dont votre organisation peut tirer des leçons des affaires de prévention et développer une culture positive de prévention en faveur des enfants. Il consolide également vos connaissances existantes et vous aide à identifier les forces et les faiblesses de votre organisation.

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      Course

      7 hrs

    • Fundamentos de salvaguardia del programa FIFA Guardians™

      Fundamentos de salvaguardia del programa FIFA Guardians™

      Una introducción a los conocimientos esenciales de la salvaguardia para las federaciones de fútbol y las federaciones miembro de la FIFA; el curso de 90 minutos explica qué es la salvaguardia, por qué es importante, y cómo usted puede ayudar a reducir los riesgos y a responder adecuadamente ante cualquier preocupación sobre la salvaguardia.

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      Course

      2 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Aquí comienza su camino en la salvaguardia

      FIFA Guardians™ Aquí comienza su camino en la salvaguardia

      Este curso es el segundo de un ciclo de cursos destinados a desarrollar los conocimientos de los alumnos y las alumnas en materia de salvaguardia y protección y a mejorar la práctica laboral de los responsables de salvaguardia y protección.

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      Course

      12 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Claves para desarrollar una salvaguardia eficaz

      FIFA Guardians™ Claves para desarrollar una salvaguardia eficaz

      Este curso sigue ampliando los conocimientos de los que se inician en su función de salvaguardia, lo que incluye explicar las formas de trabajo recomendadas.

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      Course

      24+ hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Claves para integrar las prácticas de salvaguardia y protección

      FIFA Guardians™ Claves para integrar las prácticas de salvaguardia y protección

      Este curso amplía sus conocimientos sobre algunos de los temas centrales de salvaguardia y protección ya tratados e introduce nuevos principios y prácticas. También le brinda los conocimientos necesarios para poder integrar las buenas prácticas de salvaguardia y protección por toda su organización y que acumule experiencia diversa.

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      Course

      20 hrs

    • FIFA Guardians™ Promover un cambio más amplio en la salvaguardia y la protección

      FIFA Guardians™ Promover un cambio más amplio en la salvaguardia y la protección

      Este curso ha sido diseñado para ayudarle a pensar acerca de cómo su organización podría aprender de las experiencias de salvaguardia y desarrollar una cultura de salvaguardia positiva. También refuerza sus conocimientos actuales y le ayudará a identificar los puntos fuertes y débiles de la organización.

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      Course

      7 hrs

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