This is an introduction to General Office Skills for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, a task book, templates, exam and extras.
The resource is intended to introduce students to office skills, including:
Communication media in an office environment
Routine office tasks, using equipment and technology
Safe working practices
Working as part of a team
Topics include:
Filing systems
Office services, duties and responsibilities
Data protection
Processing business documents
Office etiquette
** These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: **
Describe the different office services, duties and responsibilities performed within an organisation
Explain the different communication media used in the office environment
Describe the essential elements of a good filing system to include advantages and disadvantages of different methods of classification
Explain the concept of data protection
Discuss limitation of damage to persons and property in the event of emergencies
Perform routine office tasks using a range of office equipment and technology
Communicate information effectively on behalf of self and others using a range of media
Process a range of business documents according to established procedures
Use a paper based system and a computer system to enter and retrieve data
Process incoming and outgoing calls including conveying information accurately
Apply safe working practices including care of office equipment
Maintain an organised, tidy and pleasant working environment
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, a task book, templates, exam and extras.
Student Worksheets: 72 Pages
Student Task Book: 23 Pages
Slides: 46
This is a collection of practice worksheets using Spreadsheet Methods, for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, files for students and a sample exam.
The resource is intended to give students practice with spreadsheets, including:
Spreadsheet functions
Using a spreadsheet application
Producing basic charts and graphs
Topics include:
Creating and modifying spreadsheets
Spreadsheet vocabulary
Using formulae and functions
Using formatting commands
Practising all concepts
**These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: **
1 Outline typical spreadsheet functions including document creation
2 State the primary functions and processes involved in creating a spreadsheet document
3 Use the language associated with spreadsheet applications
4 Use with confidence a spreadsheet application to enter and edit text, numbers and dates, and insert and delete columns and rows
5 Use arithmetic operators to add, subtract, multiply and divide
6 Use formulae and functions within a spreadsheet including sum, average, max, min and count
7 Use a range of formatting commands including font size, font colour, background colours, bold, alignments, borders, numbers, decimals and dates
8 Modify a spreadsheet document by adding repeating column or row titles, page numbers, date or text to headers and footers, and adjusting to fit on to one page
9 Produce a range of basic charts and graphs including pie, column, bar and line with titles and labels.
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. These worksheets can be printed, and teachers can use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. This resource is not fillable online, and it is recommended that worksheets are printed. Alternatively, students can split their screens to read the instructions and carry out the activities at the same time.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, files for students and a sample examination.
Student Worksheets: 96 Pages
This is an introduction to Personal Effectiveness for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides.
The resource is intended to introduce students to personal effectiveness, including:
Goals and action plan
Personal responsibility
Interpersonal skills
Group work
Topics include:
Principles of personal effectiveness
Self-management
Learning styles and study tips
Short and long-term goals
Conflict and negotiation
Team project
Qualities of an effective team
Team meetings
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Outline the principles of personal effectiveness
Compile a range of methods and strategies to achieve personal learning goals to include external and self-evaluation
Compare personal strengths and weaknesses in the learning process to include establishing own learning style
Describe areas of personal responsibility in health, hygiene and safety in a range of civic and vocational contexts
Define the characteristics of good group or team work, to include differentiation of roles within a team and adherence to established rules and guidelines
Implement a practical action plan designed to accomplish short and long-term learning goals, to include ongoing feedback and monitoring of achievement
Respond to personal and or interpersonal issues or challenges that arise in a civic or vocational context, to include identifying the features and cause of the issue, finding and implementing a solution, and evaluating the outcome of the action(s) taken
Demonstrate negotiation skills and an ability to deal with conflict, to include giving and receiving constructive criticism, compliments and feedback
Use appropriate safe and hygienic practices in a variety of civic or vocational contexts
Work as a member of a team or group, to include taking the lead in an activity or task.
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides.
Student Worksheets: 138 Pages
Teaching Slides: 49 Slides
This is an introduction to Customer Service for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides.
The resource is intended to introduce students to customer service, including:
Principles of good customer service
Communications and interpersonal skills
Working as part of a team
Quality customer service
Legislation
The customer
Topics include:
Quality service standards
Elements of good customer practice
Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
Customer service skills
Dealing with customers
Stages of teamwork
Team project
The Customer Charter
Health and safety
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Explain the principles of customer service
Outline the importance of quality customer service
Distinguish between internal and external customers
Outline the role of communications in customer service
Identify key customer service activities within a work, social or voluntary environment
Identify the key roles of a range of individuals involved in providing customer service
Assume responsibility for dealing with customer complaints in a range of situations
Use with confidence the personal and practical skills required to carry out customer service interactions and responsibilities
Use the procedures, information sources and documentation associated with customer service
Provide effective customer service
Participate in group or team based activities that contribute to effective customer care
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides.
Student Worksheets: 213 Pages
Teaching Slides: 99 Slides
This is an introduction to Retail Sales Techniques for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, slides, teacher notes and extras.
The resource is intended to introduce students to retail sales techniques, including:
Key principles and terminology of retail selling
Retail products and services
Selling skills
Retail legislation
Health and safety in retail
Topics include:
Different types of of retail
Retail vocabulary
Principles of retailing
Retail practices
Role in retail
Retail legislation, including the Consumer Protection Act
Products and services
Customer service
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Explain the key principles of the retail environment
Explain key terminology and practices utilised in retail selling
Outline the legal responsibilities and entitlements of staff and customers
Differentiate between a range of products and services provided by the retail sector
Describe the key benefits of an effective after sales services policy
Describe a range of specific product characteristics to include features, benefits and advantages
Outline the benefits of establishing a customer profile
Employ a range of communication skills to present products and deal with customer complaints
Employ customer relationship skills to identify customer profiles
Can this resource be used online?
This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching, using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
Student worksheets, teaching slides and templates
Student Worksheets: 186 Pages
Slides: 75
This is an introduction to Business English for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and extras.
The resource is intended to introduce students to Business English, including:
Telephone calls
A meeting
Drafting documents
Composing documents
Topics include:
General telephone practice
Responding to business phone calls
Dealing with enquiries from the public
Preparing for a meeting
Attending a meeting Memorandum
Formal letter
Agenda
Press release
Composing electronic communications
Proofreading
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Distinguish between internal and external business communications to include written telephone messages, electronic communications, memoranda and letters
Distinguish between formal and informal English language structures in written and spoken communication
Compile a key business and job specific vocabulary
Use spoken language effectively and appropriately in a range of business contexts to include initiating and responding to business telephone calls, booking services, making appointments and dealing with enquiries from the public
Compose a range of communications for business purposes, accurately and concisely, using appropriate tone and vocabulary, to include letters, memoranda, and electronic communication
Draft a range of documents for business purposes to include notices, agendas, advertisement, press releases or company related articles
Proofread a range of business documents accurately to include spelling, punctuation, vocabulary
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and extras.
Student Worksheets: 132 Pages
Teaching Slides: 52 Slides
This is an introduction to Teamworking for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and templates.
The resource is intended to introduce students to teamwork, including:
Team theory
Personal audit
Team working skills and participation
Evaluation and feedback
Topics include:
Skills for effective team work
Team roles
Strengths and weaknesses
Team games
Team objectives
Team project
Reflection of own role
Conflict resolution
Problem solving
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Describe the functions of teamworking, to include its advantages and disadvantages, and identification of different types of teams
Outline the contribution of an individual to a team
Identify personal strengths and weaknesses as a member of a team
Identify the principal elements and stages of team development, to include roles and impact of personality types
Assist in setting team objectives and on-going evaluation of progress
Participate in core teaming activities, to include listening to others, communication, problem solving, finding solutions and conflict resolution
Demonstrate awareness of other team members ideas and opinions
Participate in feedback loops, i.e. giving and accepting appropriate feedback
Work effectively as a member of a team
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
Student Worksheets: 76 Pages
Slides: 65
This is an introduction to Internet Skills for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides.
The resource is intended to introduce students to Internet skills, including:
Internet tools and terminology
Safety on the Internet
Navigating the web
Using and maintaining webmail
Topics include:
Internet uses
Web browsers
Search engine
The World Wide Web
Internet tools and terminology
Using different search techniques
Security considerations
Privacy considerations
Social media
Addiction to I.T
eCommerce
Email terminology
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Outline the significance of Internet tools
Explain terminology associated with the Internet
Outline the main information security, privacy and applicable usage policy considerations associated using the Internet
Outline the basic requirements necessary to gain Internet access
Use a range of search techniques to locate information
Use the browser print function to print from the Internet
Use a web mail application to generate an e-mail
Maintain a personal email account
Navigate the web using browser toolbar buttons
Respond to a received e-mail e.g. opening message, reading attached file, composing a response, attaching a new file, and transmitting the reply
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
Student Worksheets: 92 Pages
Teaching Slides: 59
This is an introduction to Relaxation Techniques for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides.
The resource is intended to introduce students to the concept of ways to use coping strategies, including:
The benefits of relaxation
Health and wellbeing
Everyday problems and stress
Dealing with stressful situations
Relaxation techniques
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Identify the benefits of relaxation to personal and interpersonal life, their mind, their body their work life and their home life.
Research and look at a variety of relaxation techniques, breathing exercise, meditation, walking, yoga, and see how they help to relax and calm the mind and the body.
Practice a range of relaxation techniques in real life circumstances
Identify a range of situations in which the ability to relax has been helpful to de-stress and deal with it.
Evaluate the success in own personal life where using relaxation techniques helped to deal with different situations at home and at work.
Topics include:
Breathing techniques
Visualisation
Muscle relaxation
Walking
Tai chi
Yoga
Meditation
Mindfulness
Healthy living
Sleep
Daily schedule
Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides.
Student Worksheets: 85 Pages
Teaching Slides: 47
Relaxation Techniques Vocabulary
This is an introduction to Using the Calculator for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and answers.
The resource is intended to introduce students to the concept of using the calculator, including:
Calculator basics
Vocabulary
Rounding and estimating
Operations on the calculator
Decimals, fractions and percentages
Calculator practice
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Find digits 0-9 and the decimal point and necessary operations buttons (+, -, ÷, =) on a calculator
Use a calculator to solve simple problems, e.g. add two items
Use a calculator to correct work which has been completed without the use of a calculator
Find and use a calculator on a mobile phone to work out how much several items will cost in a shopping trip
Topics include:
Using calculators
Calculator keys
The calculator display
Maths words
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on the calculator
Patterns in numbers
Mixed operations on the calculator
Can this resource be used online?
This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What is included?
Student Worksheets and Answers
Student Worksheets: 116 Pages
Level 2 Pattern and Relationship
This is an introduction to Pattern and Relationship for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides.
The resource is intended to introduce students to pattern and relationship, including:
Finding patterns
Completing patterns
Describing patterns
Designing patterns
Topics include:
Types of patterns
Patterns in nature
Patterns in everyday life
Number, letter, shape, colour patterns
Finding rhythm patterns
These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:
Identify a range of regular / linear and irregular / non linear patterns eg. musical rhythms and phrases in a natural and built up environment.
Identify number patterns eg. increases in steps of two.
Use number to describe pattern eg. clapping out a rhythm, visual description of - two yellow, one red
Design a simple pattern with a limited amount of variables.
Can this resource be used online?
This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.
What additional materials are needed?
None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides.
Student Worksheets: 102 Pages
Teaching Slides: 46 Slides