Understand OCN NI and Its Mission

Learn about OCN NI's role as a UK-recognised Awarding Organisation and how it supports learners through nationally recognised qualifications and educational opportunities.

Navigate the Centre Handbook

Explore the key policies, procedures, and quality assurance requirements that support the successful delivery of OCN NI qualifications and endorsed courses.

Manage Centre Responsibilities

Understand the roles of key Centre personnel, communication requirements, and the responsibilities involved in maintaining compliance and quality standards.

About the Course

Welcome to the OCN NI Centre Handbook Introduction course. This course has been designed to help Centre staff understand the key requirements, responsibilities, and quality assurance processes involved in delivering OCN NI qualifications and endorsed courses. You will gain an overview of OCN NI as a UK-recognised Awarding Organisation, explore the purpose and structure of the Centre Handbook, and learn about the policies, procedures, and support available to approved Centres. The course also introduces the roles and responsibilities of key Centre personnel, communication requirements, and the standards that help ensure compliance and quality in qualification delivery. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of how to work effectively with OCN NI and support learners in achieving nationally recognised qualifications.

Course Curriculum

11 Chapters · 53 Lessons

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      Lesson 1: What is Restorative Storytelling?

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      Lesson 2: Stories Have Always Connected People

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      Reflective Questions

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      Module Introduction

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      Why Does Storytelling Matter?

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      Lesson 1: Understanding What a Story Is

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      Lesson 2: Stories and Identity

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      Lesson 3: Understanding Story Structure

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      Lesson 4: Story Mapping and Reflection

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      Reflective Questions

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      Lesson 1: Storytelling as Meaning-Making

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      Lesson 2: Thin Stories and Thick Stories

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      Lesson 3: Presence and Authenticity

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      Lesson 4: Storytelling and Human Dignity

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      Reflective Questions

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      Lesson 1: Understanding Restorative Storytelling

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      Lesson 2: What Makes a Story Restorative?

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      Lesson 3: Core Principles of Restorative Storytelling

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      Reflective Questions

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      Lesson 1: What Are Values?

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      Lesson 2: Values in General Storytelling

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      Lesson 3: Values in Restorative Storytelling

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      Lesson 4: Values as Restorative Guardrails

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      Reflective Questions

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      Lesson 1: The Importance of Presence

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      Lesson 2: Understanding Restorative Listening

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      Lesson 3: Active Listening Skills

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      Reflective Questions

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      Lesson 1: Understanding Feelings

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      Lesson 2: Understanding Human Needs

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      Lesson 3: Building Empathy

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      Lesson 4: Feelings, Needs, and Storytelling

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      Reflective Questions

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      Module Overview

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      Chapter 1 – Understanding Community Through Stories

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      Chapter 2 – Belonging, Identity & Exclusion

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      Chapter 3 – How Stories Build Empathy

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      Chapter 4 – Storytelling as a Tool for Social Change

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      Reflective Questions

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      Module Overview

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      Chapter 1 – Understanding Trauma-Aware Practice

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      Chapter 2 – Creating Emotional Safety

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      Chapter 3 – Practical Tools for Safe Storytelling

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      Chapter 4 – Ethics, Consent & Responsibility

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      Reflective Questions

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      Module Overview

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      Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Social Discipline Window

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      Chapter 2 – The To, For & Not Approaches

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      Chapter 3 – The With Approach (Restorative)

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      Chapter 4 – Applying the Window in Practice

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      Reflective Questions

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      Instructions for Assignment

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      Assignment