Search results for ‘Key Skills

Entrepreneurship, innovation and digital technology

Entrepreneurship: Explore tech innovation in entrepreneurship and the role of digital technology and AI.

Introduction to the core transferable skills

Aiming to win the league this season? Explore the importance of aiming high and being proactive to reach your future goals.

Preparing for the move to secondary school

The move from primary to secondary school is exciting, but can also be scary for some children. Explore our tips and guidance to help them prepare for this change.

Skills for work for a more sustainable future podcasts

Hear from a panel of experts who share insights around the skills required for the changing job landscape, and tips of how educators can help prepare their students.

Online work experience

Register for our programme for young people in the UK aged 14-19, with online activities and 5 live sessions with Barclays employees.

Problem solving

Help students develop problem solving skills utilising a clear 6-step process adapted from computational thinking used for coding.

How to use the LifeSkills CV builder

How to use the LifeSkills CV builder and tips from a newbie.

Building key financial management and negotiation skills

Focus on key finance skills that will be useful in a wide variety of jobs, especially roles that include looking after any size of budget.

What is coding?

Check out our guide for support on delivering coding in your classroom to build key digital skills.

Recognising and building personal skills lesson

Help students get the most from working life by introducing them to the key personal skills employers look for in young people.

Finding better work opportunities

This module will boost learners' confidence and resilience by increasing positivity and managing their doubts to give them the best chance of success in returning to work.

Enterprise idea planner

Our Enterprise idea planner is the perfect tool for people who want to use their skills to develop a campaign whilst in education, an opportunity at work or setting up a business.

Money skills financial literacy challenge

Help KS2 and P4-7 students to develop their money skills and improve financial literacy with this free interactive challenge.

Barclays partners with the Government to transform opportunities for young people

Barclays has announced its commitment to helping transform young people’s employability skills education.

Barclays partners with the Government to transform opportunities for young people

Barclays has announced its commitment to helping transform young people’s employability skills education.

Learn how to be better at problem-solving

Problem-solving is a skill that can help in your day-to-day life. Learn to solve problems and overcome challenges more effectively with these useful techniques.

Embedding employability across the curriculum

It’s a fast-moving world for students, and it’s crucial that educators remain up to date on what external help there is out there to open up the world of work to students – and LifeSkills can help.

Understanding behaviours for work lesson

Help students understand the importance of communication, body language and assertiveness when at work.

Listening and speaking (communication)

Understanding the different types and styles of communication is crucial to success in the workplace. Discover how to develop these skills in young people.

Becoming confident with your communication skills

This module will support learners to become confident and effective communicators both within and outside of the workplace.