A day in the life of... the consultant
A consultant suggests the best way to prepare your children for a visit to hospital. Dr Bob Taylor. Bob Taylor is a Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist and is in charge of intensive care at the Royal...
View ArticleDisability and parenting
Jackie Topp discusses the difficulties and discrimination faced by disabled parents. Jackie Topp. Jackie Topp is a final year PhD student in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open...
View ArticleArchive course extract: Attachment theory
This extract is from a course no longer in presentation at The Open University, and is online for archive purposes only. How do children come to develop strong attachments to people and objects, to the...
View ArticleMichael Morpurgo on childhood
Find out about the man behind the voice in the invention of childhood - the presenter of The Invention Of Childhood in his own words. Michael Morpurgo. Michael Morpurgo is a former children's...
View ArticleSexualisation and gender stereotyping? One response to the Bailey review
The Bailey Review on the sexualisation of children is concerned with reinforcing cultural norms, not challenging them, says Meg Barker. Dr Meg Barker. Meg Barker is a registered psychotherapist with...
View ArticleWhat do children know about politics, and how do they react?
Dorothy Moss' research suggests children pick up political stories as part of their every day lives - but it's too glib to assume that their adult allegiances are formed at an early age. Dr Dorothy...
View ArticleWhat makes a great school? Oxley Park
Success in attracting pupils to Oxley Park has meant design challenges to fit enough classrooms - but pupils are still enthusiastic about their school. First published on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 as What makes...
View ArticleProtecting our children through tough decisions
Working on a series looking at the lives of social workers reminded Lucy Rai of the challenges of doing the "right" thing. Dr Lucy Rai. Dr Lucy Rai is a senior lecturer in social work at The Open...
View ArticleSocial work and public perception
The media reaction when a social worker makes a mistake can be hugely demoralising for the whole profession - and a one-sided view and scary myths help nobody, says Ben Crang. It's one of the reasons...
View ArticleBuilding trust and understanding: Reflections on a case
How do you go about supporting a couple and children through a difficult time - with a camera crew in tow? Social Worker Annie Sempill shares the history of a case. Annie Sempill. Annie Sempill is a...
View ArticleThe dark heart of America
Child abuse and deaths from maltreatment are rising in America at a time when child services are being cut, says Dick Skellington Dick Skellington. Dick Skellington edited Society Matters for the...
View ArticleWorld Class Films - Ghana: Bringing all students together
The Multikids Academy in Ghana is bringing kids with special or additional needs into mainstream education - not always easy with no national provision to fall back on First published on Wed, 11 Jul...
View ArticleWhat do you know about dyslexia?
Take our quiz on dyslexia to test your knowledge of a condition many people don't understand First published on Mon, 06 Aug 2012 as What do you know about dyslexia?. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticlePosh gatekeepers of the net
Associate lecturer Steve Woods explores the Posh and Becks world of Mumsnet. Steve Woods. Steve Woods is an associate lecturer teaching Sociology on DD101 in the East Midlands, and is also Senior...
View ArticleTake the survey: Sibling Rivalry
Does sibling rivalry have a positive or negative effect on children's development? How should parents deal with it? Share your views and join the discussion. Kieron Sheehy. Kieron is a senior lecturer...
View ArticleTake the survey: Working Mothers
Is work working for our kids? Will shared parental leave give working mothers a more fulfilling career? Share your views and join the discussion. Kieron Sheehy. Kieron is a senior lecturer in The Open...
View ArticleHow are life-chances of children at risk in the UK?
Five out of 1,000 children in the UK will not live until their fifth birthday, reports Dick Skellington. Dick Skellington. Dick Skellington edited Society Matters for the Faculty of Social Sciences at...
View ArticleSocial Science and Psychology Pathway
So you have decided that studying Social Science and Psychology is for you - what next? First published on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 as Social Science and Psychology Pathway. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleHealth and Social Care Tasters
Is health and Social Care for you? Dip into some of our tasters and find out! First published on Fri, 23 Jan 2015 as Health and Social Care Tasters. To find out more visit The Open University's...
View ArticleWho makes the difficult decisions about children’s treatment?
Who has the right to decide on whether a child needs to undergo a surgical procedure? The child, the parents or a medical professional? The answer isn't always clear... Andy Rixon. Lecturer, CYP,...
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