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Working with Trades Unions


Support for ULRs

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



ULR development

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



Request OU material - posters, postcards, leaflets, brochures


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

Icon - Adobe Acrobat pdf document Union discount postcards

Icon - Adobe Acrobat pdf document OU-Unionlearn Poster

Icon - Adobe Acrobat pdf document Resources for ULRs card

Icon - Adobe Acrobat pdf document Flexible ways of learning leaflet

Financial information - support for the learner

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

Disabled students


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






Addressing the needs of the 18 - 24 student group


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

Qualifications & Course information


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


Careers advice:
www.open.ac.uk/careers


Redundancy tips
http://www.open.ac.uk/recession/index.shtml

Contact


Contact us
unionrep-enquiries@open.ac.uk