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Quick guide to LifeSkills and the curriculum* *Including content for England, Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland Use this interactive PDF to source LifeSkills content tailored to your delivery needs. Select your subject, student age and curriculum requirement for direct links to LifeSkills lessons, volunteer-led lessons, tutor time activities, interactive content and more. You can select to have a Barclays volunteer deliver a session for students by visiting barclayslifeskills.com/teachers/volunteers, as well as delivering these sessions yourself. Find a list of these within the guide. This guide includes content aimed at students from 11-19, if you would like to deliver sessions to young people aged 19+ visit barclayslifeskills.com/teachers/lessons and select the 19+ filter. For further guidance on how to get the most out of LifeSkills, the changing world of work and digital trends click on the support tab on the educator homepage.

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Page 1: Quick guide to LifeSkills and the curriculum* · PDF fileQuick guide to LifeSkills and the curriculum* *Including content for England, Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland Use this interactive

Quick guide to LifeSkills and the curriculum*

*Including content for England, Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland

Use this interactive PDF to source LifeSkills content tailored to your delivery needs. Select your subject, student age and curriculum requirement for direct links to LifeSkills lessons, volunteer-led lessons, tutor time activities, interactive content and more. You can select to have a Barclays volunteer deliver a session for students by visiting barclayslifeskills.com/teachers/volunteers, as well as delivering these sessions yourself. Find a list of these within the guide.

This guide includes content aimed at students from 11-19, if you would like to deliver sessions to young people aged 19+ visit barclayslifeskills.com/teachers/lessons and select the 19+ filter.

For further guidance on how to get the most out of LifeSkills, the changing world of work and digital trends click on the support tab on the educator homepage.

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PSHE, citizenship, careers, enterprise and employability and learning for life and work

11-14

14-16

16-19

Work experience (WEX)

English Maths Computing / ICT / IT

11-14 11-14 11-14

14-16 14-16 14-16 14-16

16-19 16-19 16-19 16-19

© Barclays 2016

Welsh Baccalaureate

KS4

National /Foundation

Advanced

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Curriculum content

• Values and choices

• Strengths, interests, skills and qualities, including those required for enterprise

• Understand how others evaluate you

• Strengths, self-confidence and self-esteem

• Personal review and planning process

• Personal goals

• Team working and communication skills

• List achievements in and out of school

• Positive self-image

• Develop skills for learning, life and work

• Explore and express a sense of self

Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal development

Work, employability and enterprise Personal financePSHE 11-14

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

What skills do I need?

Get to know yourself

Lesson plan Using my skills

Building my skills

Volunteer-led lesson Self-confidence Personal impact

Quick fire activities Personality matchThe importance of challenge Skills knock-out!

Knowing yourself

Is that really me?

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Develop my skills for work

21st century skills

Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Films Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

How to show confident body language

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

Develop your skills and discover new ones Put your skills to the test

Putting your skills into practice

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Curriculum content

• Strengths, interests, skills and qualities, including those required for enterprise

• Learning and work options

• Types of work

• Learning and career choices and decisions

• Being ambitious and enterprising

• Qualities and behaviours in positive work relationships

• Personal qualities employers see as important

• Responsibilities as employees

Work, employability and enterprise

Personal finance Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal developmentPSHE 11-14

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Online reputation Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Volunteer-led lesson Internet and email skillsCreativity and idea generationSelf-confidence Personal impact

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Get virtual work experience

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

Understanding enterpriseThe career journey

Films Develop your skills and discover new ones Put your skills to the test

Putting your skills into practice

Quick fire activities Personality match Is that really me?

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Curriculum content

• Functions and uses of money

• Importance of personal budgeting

• Managing financial risk

• Managing personal finances

• Saving towards financial independence

• Personal responsibility in relation to money

Personal finance

Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal development Work, employability and enterprisePSHE 11-14

Activities Work Skills Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Quick fire activities

Money personality quiz Making ends meet

Money skills

Spender or saver?

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Get to grips with money and my payslip

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Curriculum content

• Personal values and choices

• Strengths, areas for development and goals

• Self-esteem and self-confidence

• Use constructive feedback and deal with criticism

• Study and employability skills including time management, self organisation, presentation, planning, team working, networking and managing online presence

Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal development

Work, employability and enterprise Personal financePSHE 14-16

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

What skills do I need? Using my skills

Building my skills Get to know yourself

Self-confidence Personal impact

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Use my online presence to get ahead

21st century skills

Quick fire activities The chicken and egg conundrumWorkplace challenge The career networkThe importance of

challenge

Skills knock-out! Knowing yourself Personality match Is that really me?

Films

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Clear communication Speak slowly

Speaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

Develop your skills and discover new ones

Put your skills to the test Putting your skills into practice

Top 5 tips for effective networking

Is your social media profile employer-ready?

Social job hunting

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Curriculum content• Skills, interests, qualities and employability• Study and employability skills including

time management, self organisation, presentation, planning, team working, networking and managing online presence

• Attitudes and values towards work and enterprise• Positive attitudes and values at work• Develop a positive career identity• Presentational self-marketing skills• Recruitment procedures

Work, employability and enterprise

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Personal finance Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal developmentPSHE 14-16

Films

Appropriate language

Dressing appropriately

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Clear communication

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Sell yourself

The career journey

Online reputation Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Networking skills

CV skills

Interview skills

Internet and email skills

Creativity and idea generation

Quick fire activitiesThe importance of challenge

Skills knock-out!

Knowing yourself Personality match Is that really me?

Workplace challenge The chicken and egg conundrum The career network

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

Gain experience and build my network

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Help applying for jobs

Prepare for an interview

Get virtual work experience

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Develop your skills and discover new ones

Put your skills to the test Putting your skills into practice

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Top 5 tips for effective networking

Is your social media profile employer-ready?

Social job hunting Put your skills to the test

6 stages of problem solving

Understanding enterprise

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Curriculum content

• Income and expenditure

• Credit and debt

• Financial products and services

• Responsibilities in managing a budget

• Importance of planning for financial futures

• How to access financial advice

Personal finance

Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal development Work, employability and enterprisePSHE 14-16

Activities Work Skills Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Quick fire activities

Who wants to be a squillionaire? Needs and wants

The Budget Game

Money skills

Credit versus saving Where does your money come from?

How money savvy are you? Spender or saver?

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Get to grips with money and my payslip

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Curriculum content

• Personal values and choices

• Strengths, areas for development and goals

• Self-esteem and self-confidence

• Build confidence and resilience

• Assess personality and qualities

• Motivation, planning and goal setting for learning and career

Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal development

Work, employability and enterprise Personal financePSHE 16-19

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Skills for career progression

Positive personal presentation

Know who you are

Solving problems and spotting opportunities

Building confidence and resilience Personal impact

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Develop my skills for work

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Films 6 stages of problem solving

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

Develop your skills and discover new ones

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Curriculum content

• Pathways to education, training and employment

• Employment and self-employment

• Understand employability and enterprise skills

• Understand employers’ expectations and needs

• Develop and promote a positive self-image

• Demonstrate and communicate employability skills and experiences

• Personal presentation skills and making a positive impact

• Understand CVs and applications

• Develop and update a CV to enhance employability

• Interview skills

• Networking for employment

Work, employability and enterprise

Personal finance Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal developmentPSHE 16-19

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Positive personal presentation

Your route to a career

Effective use of social media

Online reputation

Becoming enterprising

Solving problems and spotting opportunities

Finding employmentInterview success

Internet and email skills Turning your passion into a business

Skills for career progression

Building confidence and resilience Personal impact

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Succeed in the workplace

Quick fire activities

Personality match Is that really me?

Workplace challenge The chicken and egg conundrum The career network

Prepare for an interview

Help applying for jobs

Get virtual work experience

Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

Digital skills at work

Big data: big what?

Films Appropriate language

Clear communication

Speak slowly

Speaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Dressing appropriately

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Top 5 tips for effective networking

Is your social media profile employer-ready?

6 stages of problem solvingSocial job hunting

5 steps to the perfect interview

How not to perform in an interview

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

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Curriculum content

• Personal / household budgeting and financial management

• Savings

• Independent living

• Planning for the financial future

• Payslips

• Manage money at work

Personal finance

Values, qualities and skills; strengths and personal development Work, employability and enterprisePSHE 16-19

Activities Work Skills Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Quick fire activities

Making the most of your money Planning your finances

Money at work

Survival

The Budget Game

Where does your money come from?Credit versus saving

How money savvy are you?

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Get to grips with money and my payslip

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Preparing for work experience

Making the most of work experience Following on from work experienceWork experience (WEX) 14-16

Films

People SkillsActivities Work Skills All

Lesson plan

Work experience placement search

Guide to organising and managing work experience PDF

Work Experience Log for students PDF

General

What skills do I need?

Sell yourself

Understanding enterprise

Volunteer-led lesson Self-confidence Personal impact

Internet and email skills

Interview skills

CV skills

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

Gain experience and build my network

Prepare for an interview

Help applying for jobs

Get virtual work experience

Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle Appropriate language

Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Dressing appropriately

+ ‘behind the scenes’

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Work experience; getting out of the office

5 steps to the perfect interview

How not to perform in an interview

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Making the most of work experience

Following on from work experience Preparing for work experienceWork experience (WEX) 14-16

People SkillsActivities All

Work Experience Log for students PDFGeneral

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Succeed in the workplace

Work Skills

Lesson plan Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

Films

Get virtual work experience

Dressing appropriately

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Appropriate language

Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Top 5 tips for effective networking

Is your social media profile employer-ready?

Social job hunting

Put your skills to the test

Work experience; getting out of the office

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Following on from work experience

Preparing for work experience Making the most of work experienceWork experience (WEX) 14-16

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Building my skills Sell yourself

Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Internet and email skillsCreativity and idea generation

CV skills

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

Succeed in the workplace

Prepare for an interview

Help applying for jobs

Get virtual work experience

Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

Interview skills

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Preparing for work experience

Making the most of work experience Following on from work experienceWork experience (WEX) 16-19

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

All

Work experience placement search

Guide to organising and managing work experience PDF

Work Experience Log for students PDF

Positive personal presentation

Your route to a career

General

Skills for career progression

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

Gain experience and build my network

Prepare for an interview

Help applying for jobs

Get virtual work experience

Films

Volunteer-led lesson Building confidence and resilience Personal impact Interview success

Finding employment

Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

Appropriate language

Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Dressing appropriately

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Top 5 tips for effective networking

Is your social media profile employer-ready?

Social job hunting

6 stages of problem solving

Work experience; getting out of the office

5 steps to the perfect interview

How not to perform in an interview

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Making the most of work experience

Following on from work experience Preparing for work experienceWork experience (WEX) 16-19

People SkillsActivities

General

Films

Appropriate language

Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Dressing appropriately

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Succeed in the workplace

All

Work Experience Log for students PDF

Work Skills

Lesson plan Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

Get virtual work experience

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Work experience; getting out of the office

Top 5 tips for effective networking

Is your social media profile employer-ready?

Social job hunting

6 stages of problem solving

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Following on from work experience

Preparing for work experience Making the most of work experienceWork experience (WEX) 16-19

Activities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Your route to a career

Effective use of social media Online reputation Digital skills at work

Becoming enterprising

Solving problems and spotting opportunities

Turning your passion into a business

Internet and email skillsInterview success Finding employment

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Succeed in the workplace

Prepare for an interview

Help applying for jobs

Making the most of your Virtual Work Experience

Get virtual work experience

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Curriculum content

• Write for information, including formal letters

• Write for an audience and purpose

• Organise ideas and arguments

• Use appropriate grammar, vocabulary, spelling and structure

• Use notes to develop thinking

• Formal layout and presentation

Formal writing

Activities Work Skills

Volunteer-led lesson

Speaking confidently English skills and employabilityEnglish 11-14

Internet and email skills

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Curriculum content

• Participate in debates and discussions

• Speak confidently and effectively

• Express meanings and viewpoints

• Use appropriate gesture, intonation and register

• Evaluate own speaking

Speaking confidently

English skills and employability Formal writingEnglish 11-14

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Films

Self-confidence Personal impact

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Develop my skills for work

Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

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Curriculum content

• Communication skills in the workplace

• Demonstrate creativity and initiative

English skills and employability

Formal writing Speaking confidentlyEnglish 11-14

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Understanding enterprise

Problem solving skills

Volunteer-led lesson

Films Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Creativity and idea generation

21st century skills

Young Person Content

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Discover the benefits of creative thinking

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Curriculum content

• Write to describe, explain, give and respond to information

• Organise ideas, citing evidence for support and emphasis

• Use appropriate grammar, vocabulary, spelling and structure

• Write a letter from key points

• Justify the choice of layout and presentation

• Restructure, edit and amend to improve clarity and effectiveness

• Reflect on whether writing achieves the intended impact

Formal writing, editing and evaluation

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Speaking confidently English skills and employabilityEnglish 14-16

Sell yourself

Films Appropriate language

Internet and email skillsCV skills

Young Person Content

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Help applying for jobs

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Curriculum content

• Speak using Standard English

• Lead and manage discussions

• Ask questions to clarify and inform

• Plan speaking for different audiences

• Select and organise information for presentations

• Sum up ideas and conclusions

• Communicate in a clear, expressive manner

Speaking confidently

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

English skills and employability Formal writing, editing and evaluationEnglish 14-16

Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Films Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Self-confidence Personal impact Interview skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Develop my skills for work

21st century skills Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

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Curriculum content

• Communication skills in the workplace

• Demonstrate creativity and initiative

English skills and employability

Formal writing, editing and evaluation Speaking confidentlyEnglish 14-16

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Understanding enterprise

Problem solving skills

Volunteer-led lesson

Films Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Creativity and idea generation

Young Person Content

21st century skills Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

6 stages of problem solving

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Speaking

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

English skills and employability WritingEnglish 16-19

Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Films Clear communication

Speak slowlySpeaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Self-confidence Personal impact

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Develop my skills for work

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

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English skills and employability

Writing Speaking English 16-19

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Understanding enterpriseYour route to a career

Solving problems and spotting opportunities

Turning your passion into a business

Researching what you want to do interactive, activities and quiz

Films

Clear communication

Speak slowly

Speaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Interview success Finding employment

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Develop mathematical knowledge and solve problems

• Model situations mathematically

• Use units of time and money, including decimal quantities

Solving money problems

Activities Work Skills Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Personal finance Maths skills and employabilityMaths 11-14

Making ends meet

Money skills

Problem solving skills

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Solve budgeting, saving and spending problems

• Budget effectively, manage money and plan for future expenses

• Understand the role of banks and other personal financial institutions

Personal finance

Activities Work Skills Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Maths skills and employability Solving money problemsMaths 11-14

Money personality quiz Making ends meet

Money skills

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Get to grips with money and my payslip

Quick fire activities Spender or saver?

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Understand maths as a key to entry for future education, training and employment

• Explore how maths skills are useful in a range of careers

Maths skills and employability

Solving money problems Personal financeMaths 11-14

Activities Work Skills

Lesson plan The career journey Understanding enterpriseProblem solving skills

Young Person Content

Develop my skills for work

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Develop mathematical knowledge, solve problems and evaluate the outcomes

• Interpret and solve problems in financial contexts

Solving money problems

Personal finance Maths skills and employabilityMaths 14-16

Activities Work Skills Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

The Budget Game

Money skills

Problem solving skills

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Calculate with money and solve problems relating to budgeting, saving and spending, discounts, best buys, household bills and compound interest

• Determine what is affordable and manage credit and debt

• Understand earnings and deductions to calculate net income

Personal finance

Maths skills and employability Solving money problemsMaths 14-16

Activities Work Skills Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Who wants to be a squillionaire? Needs and wants

Money skills

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Get to grips with money and my payslip

Quick fire activities

Spender or saver?

Where does your money come from?Credit versus saving

How money savvy are you?

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Understand maths as a key to entry for future education, training and employment

• Explore how maths skills are useful in a range of careers

Maths skills and employability

Activities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Solving money problems Personal financeMaths 14-16

The career journey Understanding enterpriseProblem solving skills

Young Person Content

Develop my skills for work

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Using applications to achieve goals

• Use ICT to analyse and interpret data, and draw conclusions

Using applications

Activities Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

IT safety IT skillsComputing / ICT / IT 11-14

Making ends meet

Money skills

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Curriculum content

• Use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting online identity

IT safety

Activities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

IT skills Using applicationsComputing / ICT / IT 11-14

Online reputation

Internet and email skills

Young Person Content

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

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Curriculum content

• Use ICT to explore and solve problems in the context of work

• Develop administrative and entrepreneurial skills using ICT

IT skills

Activities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Using applications IT safetyComputing / ICT / IT 11-14

Understanding enterprise

Internet and email skills

Young Person Content

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Choose my next step

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Curriculum content

• Using applications to achieve goals

• Use ICT to analyse and interpret data, and draw conclusions

Using applications

Activities Money Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

IT safety IT skillsComputing / ICT / IT 14-16

Making ends meet

Money skills

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Curriculum content

• Use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting online identity

IT safety

Activities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

IT skills Using applicationsComputing / ICT / IT 14-16

Online reputation

Internet and email skills

Young Person Content

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

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Curriculum content

• Use IT to progress to higher study or a career

• Develop administrative and entrepreneurial skills using ICT, to facilitate the transfer of skills between classroom and work

IT skills

Activities Work Skills

Volunteer-led lesson

Using applications IT safetyComputing / ICT / IT 14-16

Internet and email skills

Young Person Content

Choose my next step

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Help applying for jobs

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Curriculum content

• Planning and organisation

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Digital literacy

Individual project

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

KS4 National / Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate

Global Citizenship Challenge Community Challenge

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

What skills do I need?

Using my skills

Building my skills Get to know yourself

Internet and email skills

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing21st century skills

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Creativity and innovation

• Personal efectiveness

• Digital literacy

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

Global Citizenship Challenge

KS4 National / Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate Community Challenge Individual project

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

What skills do I need?

Using my skills

Building my skills Get to know yourself

Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Money Skills

Sell yourself

Online reputation

Understanding enterprise

Self-confidence

Personal impact

Internet and email skills

Creativity and idea generation

Quick fire activities

The importance of challenge

Skills knock-out! Knowing yourself Personality match Is that really me?

Workplace challenge

The chicken and egg conundrum

The career network

CV skillsMoney skills

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

21st century skills Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Help applying for jobs

Films

Appropriate language

Clear communication Speak slowly

Speaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

6 stages of problem solving

Discover the benefits of creative thinking

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

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Curriculum content

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Creativity and innovation

Global Citizenship Challenge

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Community ChallengeKS4 National / Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate Individual project Enterprise and

Employability Challenge

Positive personal presentation

Personal impact

Creativity and idea generationBuilding confidence and resilience

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Develop my skills for work

21st century skills Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Films 6 stages of problem solving

Discover the benefits of creative thinking

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Curriculum content

• Planning and organisation

• Personal effectiveness

Community Challenge Individual projectKS4 National / Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

Global Citizenship Challenge

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Volunteer-led lesson Self-confidence

Personal impact

Creativity and idea generation

Quick fire activities

The importance of challenge

Skills knock-out!

Knowing yourself

Personality match

Is that really me?

Workplace challenge The chicken and egg conundrum

The career network

Networking skills

Lesson plan

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing21st century skills

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Films

Appropriate language

Clear communication Speak slowly

Speaking with clarity

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

6 stages of problem solving

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

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Curriculum content

• Planning and organisation

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Literacy

• Numeracy

Individual project

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

National / Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate

Global Citizenship Challenge Community Challenge

What skills do I need?

Using my skills

Building my skills Get to know yourself

Internet and email skills

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing21st century skills

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Creativity and innovation

• Personal efectiveness

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

Global Citizenship Challenge

National / FoundationWelsh Baccalaureate Community Challenge Individual project

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

What skills do I need?

Using my skills

Building my skills Get to know yourself

Goal setting, negotiating and persuading

Money Skills

Sell yourselfOnline reputation

Understanding enterprise

Who wants to be a squillionaire?

Needs and wants

Self-confidence

Creativity and idea generation

CV skillsMoney skills

Personal impact

Quick fire activities

The importance of challenge

Skills knock-out!

Knowing yourself

Personality match Is that really me?

Spender or saver?

Workplace challenge The chicken and egg conundrum

The career network

Where does your money come from?

Credit versus saving

How money savvy are you?

Internet and email skills

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Get to grips with money and my payslip

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

21st century skills Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Help applying for jobs

• Digital literacy

• Numeracy

Films

Appropriate language

Clear communication

Speak slowly

Speaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

6 stages of problem solving

Discover the benefits of creative thinking

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

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Curriculum content

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Creativity and innovation

• Literacy

Global Citizenship Challenge

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Community ChallengeNational / Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate Individual project Enterprise and

Employability Challenge

Positive personal presentation

Creativity and idea generation

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing21st century skills

Films 6 stages of problem solving

Discover the benefits of creative thinking

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Curriculum content

• Planning and organisation

• Personal effectiveness

Community Challenge

Individual projectNational / FoundationWelsh Baccalaureate

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

Global Citizenship Challenge

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Volunteer-led lesson Self-confidence Creativity and idea generation

Quick fire activities

The importance of challenge

Skills knock-out!

Knowing yourself

Personality match

Is that really me?

Workplace challenge The chicken and egg conundrum

The career network

Networking skillsPersonal impact

Lesson plan Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Films

Appropriate language

Clear communication Speak slowly

Speaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

6 stages of problem solving

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

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Curriculum content

• Planning and organisation

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Literacy

• Numeracy

• Digital Literacy

Individual project

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate

Global Citizenship Challenge Community Challenge

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Digital skills at work

Interview skillsBuilding confidence and resilience

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Prepare for an interview

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Films 6 stages of problem solving

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Curriculum content

• Creativity and innovation

• Personal efectiveness

• Numeracy

• Digital Literacy

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

Global Citizenship Challenge

Advanced WelshBaccalaureate Community Challenge Individual project

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Money Skills

Positive personal presentation

Know who you are

Solving problems and spotting opportunities

Digital skills at work

Effective use of social media Online reputation

Becoming enterprising

Making the most of your money

Planning your finances

Money at work

The Budget Game

Turning your passion into a business

Building confidence and resilience

Personal impact

Internet and email skillsInterview successSurvival

Quick fire activities

Personality match Is that really me?

Workplace challenge The chicken and egg conundrum

The career network

Where does your money come from?

Credit versus saving

How money savvy are you?

Finding employment

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Get to grips with money and my payslip

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

21st century skills

Prepare for an interview

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Help applying for jobs

Films

Appropriate language

Clear communication

Speak slowly

Speaking with clarity

+ ‘behind the scenes’

How to show confident body language

+ ‘behind the scenes’

6 stages of problem solving

Discover the benefits of creative thinking

Sophie takes the Communication Challenge

Be more confident with Jameela Jamil

A song about confidence - Bry ft. Doddleoddle

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Curriculum content

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Creativity and innovation

• Literacy

Global Citizenship Challenge

Community ChallengeAdvanced Welsh Baccalaureate Individual project Enterprise and

Employability Challenge

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan

Volunteer-led lesson

Positive personal presentation

Solving problems and spotting opportunities

Effective use of social media

Building confidence and resilience

Personal impact

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Develop my skills for work

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing21st century skills

Films 6 stages of problem solving

Discover the benefits of creative thinking

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Curriculum content

• Planning and organisation

• Personal effectiveness

Community Challenge

Individual projectAdvanced Welsh Baccalaureate

Enterprise and Employability Challenge

Global Citizenship Challenge

People SkillsActivities Work Skills

Lesson plan Positive personal presentation

Solving problems and spotting opportunities

Know who you are

Effective use of social media

Volunteer-led lesson

Quick fire activities

Personality match

Is that really me?

The chicken and egg conundrum

The career network

Building confidence and resilience

Personal impact

Online reputation

Problem solving skills

Young Person Content

Build my confidence and be more assertive

Choose my next step

Develop my skills for work

Gain experience and build my network

Use my online presence to get ahead

Succeed in the workplace

Gain an insight into how the world of work is changing

Films 6 stages of problem solving