Open University Low cost modules

Access to Success Route

The Access to Success Route is our unique access provision designed for people on low incomes, who are new to higher education, and who do not have the qualifications traditionally required for university entry.

Will I be eligible for a place?

If you’re new to the OU, have an annual household income of less than £25,000 and live in England you may be eligible for a place.

Places are limited and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

If your household income is higher than £25,000 and you’re still looking for an introduction to higher education you may be interested in one of our short introductory Openings modules as a standalone course.

What can I study?

The Access to Success Route is a two-step process:

1. In Step 1 you'll start with one of our short introductory Openings modules. With lots of support and no examinations, these modules are specifically designed to give you a gentle introduction to a subject and to study with The Open University.
2. On successful completion of Step 1 you will then be prepared to move on to Step 2. This involves studying a more in-depth subject module in the area of your choice.

How much will it cost?

All we'll ask you to pay is a £25 contribution towards the cost of Step 1 (normal price £625) and a £50 contribution towards the cost of Step 2 (normal price £2,500). So, in total, you will be asked to pay just £75 for modules that would normally cost in excess of £3,000.

How to apply

Please note that you are unable to register for this route online. To ensure a place in this provision you will need to get in touch with us either by phone or email. Our team of advisers are here to help you and make sure you get on the right study path.

• Contact our registration team on 0845 300 6090
• Email us, quoting Access to Success in all correspondence 
• http://www8.open.ac.uk/choose/ou/access

You may also wish to take a look at our online tool to try some of our activities to help you decide whether you're ready and if the Access to Success Route is the right starting point for you.

BFE Social Media Sites

BFE Social Media Sites

http://www.buildingfutureseast.org/scan-this-qr-code-for-your-bfe-level-3-health-social-care-blogspot/

https://twitter.com/bfenewcastle

http://www.facebook.com/groups/119274361426821/

http://www.bfelevel3healthandsocialcare.blogspot.co.uk/

Standards in Social Care

http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/entry_to_social_care/common_induction_standards/common_induction_standards.aspx

Link to the  CQC induction standards into social care.

Jobs Alert

Hi All

Please find below links to jobs for this week. Click on the link for more information and how to apply:

http://www.vonne.org.uk/jobs/job_details.php?id=2697  Age concern looking for Care workers

http://www.vonne.org.uk/jobs/job_details.php?id=2670  St Anthony's looking for care workers

http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/detailjob.aspx?sessionid=8e5e9922-ad9a-442a-b681-dd856f76fdfd&pid=2&j=NCS/64185  Care assistant for people with autism spectrum

http://www.totaljobs.com/JobSearch/JobDetails.aspx?JobId=54560724&Keywords=care&LTxt=newcastle+upon+tyne&Radius=10&distance=4.3&precision=3 
Female care workers in Gateshead- no experience necessary

Email address if you want to send work accross

Hi
Here is my email if you want to send your work  to me  in the coming weeks

tracy.woollett@buildingfutureseast.org

24th September 2012- Unit 1 Communication

Hi All 

Hope that you found the session ok? 
 Different ,I know to the way most of you are used to learning- but feedback from previous groups show that learners prefer this style of delivery at this higher level. 
But please let me know your feedback. 

Well done for all your positive contributions.. nice to see the knowledge from previous Level 2 courses flowing back, and being used in this level 3 work. I am, of course expecting great things from you all!! 

I have posted below links to the 2 clips we had planned to view.... based on Telecare technology, which is becoming common in the health and social care area.

Don't forget your handouts next week as we will be starting assignment work.

Look forward to seeing you then.  

Tracy


http://www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/video-player.asp?guid=9BE2764A-D81E-4C5F-8A83-B15EEEDFFA7E


http://www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/video-player.asp?guid=2FFC8F33-BC8C-496D-853D-41D860833040

Article about cost of Elderly Bed Blockers

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2207546/NHS-spends-4m-week-elderly-block-beds-managers-blaming-cuts-problems-getting-worse.h

Event for jobseekers at Durham Cricket Club

Free event at Durham cricket club- but you MUST register to join.  Let me know and I will register you.

http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/events/2012events/Careers.aspx

Free E-learning in Social Care

http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/developing_skills/e-learning/e-learning.aspx

Link to free on-line learning for health and social care wokers

First session

Hi All
Looking forward to Monday and getting the First Unit-Communication under way!!

See you all then

Tracy

Appeals Procedure -All Courses

APPEALS PROCEDURE

Step 1:

If you disagree with an assessment decision, in the first instance you should discuss this with your assessor.

Step 2:

Having discussed your concern if you are not satisfied with the assessment decision you may then appeal to your internal verifier.  You should complete a candidate’s appeal form and submit it to Admin Services.

The I.V. will within one month of the assessment review the details of your appeal and then give feedback within fourteen days.

Step 3:

If you still do not agree with the decision then you may appeal with your Centre Manager.  You should do this in writing to outlining your concern.  The Centre Manager will respond within 14 days of receipt of your appeal.

Step 4:

If you are not satisfied with your Centre Manager’s decision then you may make a final appeal to the External Verifier of the Awarding Body.

Assessor:                              Tracy Woollett

Internal Verifier:                   Diane Pringle

External Verifier:                 Jennifer Woods

17th September 2012

Well done to everyone for completing the Literacy assessments today.
Enjoyed the discussion around the health service -lots of interesting viewpoints.

Remember to look at your command words.

Tracy

Dignity in Care

http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide15/index.asp

Link to SCIE Dignity in Care Resources

Health needs of people in social care

http://www.scie.org.uk/topic/careneeds/healthneeds

Link to SCIE website on health needs of people who require social care 

Mental Capacity Act-E learning Modules

http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/mentalcapacityact/index.asp

Link to the SCIE's mental capacity Act E-learning portal. 

Monday 10th September

Big thanks go out to :

Tracey and Pauline Nealings
Lucy Wallis
Caroline Fitzpatrick
Stephanie Carse
Donna McDonald
Claire McCann
Ewelina Pawlak
Michael Cooke

For coming along to the session today- and for taking on board everything that was said.

Any queries or worries... you know where I am!!

Tracy

http://corelearning.skillsforhealth.org.uk/pluginfile.php/468/mod_scorm/content/3/documents/The_relationship_between_the_NHS_KSF_aw_011208.pdf

Knowledge and skills framework document

http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/ActiveListening.htm

Active listening skills- will assist in communication module