Search results for ‘Key Skills’
Problem Solving
With our classroom lesson plan activities and resources for young people, our problem solving resources help build employability skills.
Help your students become expert problem solvers
Find out about the 6-step process we’ve created to help support young people in developing their problem solving skills.
Confidence when returning to work
Adaptability skills can help young people manage unexpected changes in their working life. Read more about adaptive thinking in this lesson.
How do you feel about maths?
Help adult learners to build their confidence with maths and numbers with this free learning module from LifeSkills.
The career journey
Identify the core transferable skills students need to develop, to aid them on their career journey.
Developing young peoples aspirations
Read recent independent research on how educators can help prepare young people for the future of work, and the challenges around young people's aspirations.
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.
CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
Making maths feel relevant to learners
Maths matters. Everyone uses it every day, often without thinking about it. Learn more about making maths feel relevant for your learners.
Safe and sensible spending
Teach KS2 and P4-7 students about safe and sensible spending with this interactive activity and lesson plan, which can be used in class or remotely.
Social action: An educators experience
Read Simon’s story about how to go about implementing a social action programme in your school.
Maths in everyday life
Teach your learners about the importance of maths in everyday life, within the workplace across different roles and beyond.
Understanding money and bills
Help adult learners to improve their understanding of money and bills with this free learning module from LifeSkills.
Salaries and payslips
A knowledge of salary and payslips is the first step to better managed finances. Read how to introduce young care leavers to minimum and living wage here.
Introducing insurance
The world of insurances can be scary for young care leavers. Introduce them to insurance benefits, terms and concepts with this tailored activity.
A school social action programme that works for all
Read how Laura Mason rolled out a social action & volunteering programme to her whole sixth form at High Storrs School in Sheffield.
Understanding behaviours for work lesson (SEND and ALN)
This lesson is designed to help students with SEND/ALN identify the types of behaviours that will help them make the right impression in the workplace.
Financial fraud, scams and identity theft
Introduce young care leavers to the different types of financial fraud and scams. Help them understand how to protect themselves with this activity.
Supporting young people’s mental health & wellbeing for successful futures
Find advice on supporting students’ mental health in order to help them succeed
Using numbers in hobbies and sports
These activities explore the value of maths and how it’s useful in everyone’s daily life, not just for school. They show pupils how they use maths in hobbies and sports.