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OU assists FIFA in creating safeguarding in sport diploma

OU assists FIFA in creating safeguarding in sport diploma

The Open University (OU) and FIFA have today announced the launch of the FIFA Guardians Safeguarding in Sport Diploma – a major new global education programme designed to strengthen and professionalise safeguarding standards across football. In line with FIFA’s long-term commitment to professionalise and embed child and adult safeguarding standards across the game, the course […]

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Prescribing the ‘cherry on top’ of a successful nursing career

Prescribing the ‘cherry on top’ of a successful nursing career

Non-medical prescribing (NMP) enables nurses, midwives and other allied health professionals to take on additional responsibilities to prescribe medicines for patients. NMP has several benefits for the NHS, including better utilising the skills of healthcare professionals and improving care for service users. Claire started her nursing journey in Glasgow where she completed her training, before […]

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‘Better health’? More questions than answers about the government’s new plans

‘Better health’? More questions than answers about the government’s new plans

The UK government recently announced its plans for a new package of measures, which it hopes will help the nation lose weight. But, with the worst childhood obesity in Europe, is it enough to help the younger generation live a healthier future? Dr Mimi Tatlow-Golden, Lecturer in Developmental Psychology and Childhood at The Open University […]

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OU joins with organisations from across publishing, books and education to raise awareness of shared reading

OU joins with organisations from across publishing, books and education to raise awareness of shared reading

The Open University’s Reading for Pleasure programme has collaborated with 17 other organisations, including The Reading Agency and Department for Education on a Reading Together Day to raise awareness of the importance of shared reading. On 16 July, families, schools and wider communities across the UK will be invited to take part in a host […]

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