Open to all people, places, methods and ideas
The Open University recognises the important work that Union Learning Representatives do to encourage the uptake of higher education among union members. This page is dedicated to supporting ULRs in the work that they do, by providing links to resources they would find useful in talking to their members not only about learning with the OU but also about taking up the challenge of higher education.
"I would say to anybody, do it ... with the OU it's possible!" Ian Holloway, OU student
Ian Holloway's words will encourage many learners. Let's work together to give those who wish the opportunity to take up higher education
Supporting Workplace Learning http://sws.oucpld.com/
This online module is designed for workplace mentors, is available free of charge and has been developed by the OU and Foundation Degree Forward.
Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=4153
The Open University has a study unit on its OpenLearn website that equips volunteers with skills to take advantage of the volunteering work they do. ULRs are volunteers so skill up using this free resource.
See also the section on Volunteering on the careers site http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/voluntary-work.php
Contact us
Look through the materials below for use at your learning centres below and email us with your request:
unionrep-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Flexible ways of learning leaflet
Discounts for union members: www.open.ac.uk/union
Call Student Registration & Enquiry Serviceon 0845 300 6090
OU financial support : www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport
Eligibility checker
http://css2.open.ac.uk/fafcalculator/eligibility.aspx
Call Financial Support Office on 01908 653411 or email financial-support@open.ac.uk for application forms
Open University Student Budget Account (OUSBA)
This is a convenient way for students to pay their course fees. Prospective students may register for a course many months before its start date and the OU will require payment in full, but if a student charges the course fee or the proportion of it not covered by fee grant to OUSBA, the student can register now and pay later. OUSBA pays the OU on the student's behalf and the student can repay OUSBA either in a single sum or by monthly instalments. An Open University Budget Account Agreement is a credit agreement regulated by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and is legally binding
To apply for an Open University Student Budget Account, please ask OUSBA for an application form.
Call 08457 697937
Email: ousba@open.ac.uk
www.open.ac.uk/ousba
www.open.ac.uk/disability
Disabled Students Allowance
www.open.ac.uk/financialsupport/apply
Address:
The DSA Office, The Open University, Hammerwood Gate, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BR
Voicephone: 01908 654136
Textphone: 01908 659955
Fax: 01908 659956
Email: DSA-Queries@open.ac.uk
Visit the 18 - 24 website
http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/18to24/
Student debt calculator
http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/18to24/student-debt-calculator
Guide to OU qualifications:
www.open.ac.uk/study
Call Student Registration & Enquiry Service on 0845 300 6090
Tool to help learners choose their first HE level 1 course
http://www.open.ac.uk/study/choosinglevel1/
Call Student Registration & Enquiry Service on 0845 300 6090
OU Openings courses: Introductory courses to build the confidence
www.open.ac.uk/openings
Call Student Registration & Enquiry Service on 0845 300 6090
Credit transfer: claiming credit for previous study at HE level
www.open.ac.uk/credit-transfer
Call +44 (0) 1908 653077
Unsure of what to study: Course tasters portal:
www.open.ac.uk/courses/tasters
Call Student Registration & Enquiry Service on 0845 300 6090
Skills for study:
www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy
Call Student Registration & Enquiry Service on 0845 300 6090
Careers advice:
www.open.ac.uk/careers
Redundancy tips
http://www.open.ac.uk/recession/index.shtml
Contact us
unionrep-enquiries@open.ac.uk
