Search results for ‘Key Skills

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.

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.

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.

5 reasons why you should share your skills online

Hear from Digitalme about the impact of having a Champions Digital Badge

Green Jobs of the Future

Explore the jobs of the future, the core transferable skills they require and the importance of green jobs

The crucial importance of soft skills in schools

A case for greater focus on soft skills and PSHE education in schools

Transferable Skills lesson part one (SEND and ALN)

Help students with special educational needs stand out at the workplace with our guide and lessons on transferable skills and personal skills to be applied at work.

The essential skills for enterprise success

For young people today, aspiring to set up a business is becoming more and more popular and it’s not hard to see why. In a world of increasing economic uncertainty, carving out your own path can seem like a more rewarding prospect.

Interview skills

Help students equip themselves with the tools to prepare for interviews, so they can perfect their technique and impress employers.

Money skills lesson two: Value for money

Help students budget, plan for their future and get value for money on purchases.

Networking skills lesson

Explain the benefits to and different types of networking, top tips and how inclusive behaviour can support networking skills.

Interview skills lesson (SEND and ALN)

This lesson is designed to help students with SEND/ALN understand the purposes of different types of interview and how to prepare for them using the STAR method.

Money skills lesson three: Financial risk and security

Help students compare risk in different situations and demonstrate how insurance can provide protection against some financial risks.

Money skills lesson two: Money and work

How to read a payslip, calculate take home pay, introduce loans and pensions, and understand employee benefits beyond salary.

Money skills lesson three: Next steps in your financial journey

Help students understand bank accounts, including how to read statements and track transactions.

Networking skills lesson (SEND and ALN)

This lesson is designed to help students with SEND/ALN identify what networking is, what skills they need to network well and how it can help them in their career.