Search results for ‘Key Skills’
Becoming financially independent (1)
Help your young person become more confident in dealing with money as their responsibility increases.
How to make the move to secondary school as easy as possible for your child (and you too)
Moving up to secondary school is a major step for students and parents. Read the advice of a parent of year seven twins who have just made the transition.
How to have a positive mindset
Staying positive isn’t always easy, especially in times of change. Passing on ways to help children keep a positive outlook can help them as they move towards their working life.
Spin the Wheel of Strengths
Identify your child’s strengths and potential career paths. Help your child by supporting them explore the skills required for their dream job.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Becoming confident with your communication skills
This module will support learners to become confident and effective communicators both within and outside of the workplace.
Adapting CVs and writing impressive cover letters
Support your child to know how tweaking their CV and writing cover letters for specific roles can help them be successful.
banking budgeting activity for kids
Budgeting is one of the most important skills to master when managing money, introducing this to children when they are young will help set them up for their adult life.
Saving money and sticking to a budget
Saving money and keeping to a budget are skills you’re never too young to learn. Help your child understand the importance of money management. Includes worksheet.
Value of maths
Help adult learners to build their confidence with maths and numbers with this free learning module from LifeSkills.
Problem Solving
Whether at school, in the workplace or in your personal life, everyone encounters setbacks. Knowing when and how to apply problem solving techniques is key to overcoming challenges.
How do you feel about maths?
Help adult learners to build their confidence with maths and numbers with this free learning module from LifeSkills.
CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
Feeling confident in employment
This module will share valuable tips with adult learners to increase their confidence and build a growth mindset so they can succeed in the workplace in a current or new role.
Preparing for interview success
Interviews can be a stressful experience for anyone. Help your young adult feel prepared and go to interviews with confidence with these resources.
Preparing for different kinds of interview
Getting ready for a range of interviews can help to boost confidence. Encourage your child to understand the different types, and be familiar with the STAR model.
Understanding money and bills
Help adult learners to improve their understanding of money and bills with this free learning module from LifeSkills.