Monthly Archives: July 2011

Study for a PhD with the OU

The main focus of this blog is the Open University MA module Critical Practice with Children and Young People (K802) – but maybe what you’re really interested in is studying for a research degree? Perhaps you’ve already done some Masters-level … Continue reading

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Professionals walking on egg shells?

In a speech earlier this year, prime minister David Cameron argued that what he called ‘state multiculturalism’ has failed: Under the doctrine of state multiculturalism, we have encouraged different cultures to live separate lives, apart from each other and apart … Continue reading

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Men wanted?

Over the past decade or so we’ve seen a succession of initiatives, aimed at increasing the number of men working in services for children. Whether this emphasis will continue under the Coalition government remains to be seen, though Nick Clegg’s … Continue reading

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Signed up yet?

Have you signed up for the the Open University’s postgraduate module Critical Practice with Children and Young People (K802)? The next presentation of the module begins in October 2011 and runs until June 2012 – and it’s not too late … Continue reading

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