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We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, Digital Skills, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.

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We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, Digital Skills, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
Retail Skills Workbooks Series 1-4 BUNDLE PACK
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Retail Skills Workbooks Series 1-4 BUNDLE PACK

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An extensive bundle of all 4 instalments of resources centered on and around the Retail industry. They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels and can be delivered individually, as worksheets or collectively as a final assignment. Series 1- 4 include the following resource Series 1 What is Retail? Jobs in the industry First impressions Retail Lingo Retail Sectors Customer Service (Observation Task) Taking Payment Cash Transactions Identifying Forgeries Checking a Check Till Problems Maths Task Chip and Pin Monopoly activity & Evaluation Recap Quiz Series 2 Window Displays Visual Merchandising & Task Shop Floor & Sales Areas Manual Handling & Task Lifting Equipment Deliveries Stock Management Stock Checks Product Placement & Task Recap Quiz Series 3 The Customer Internal Customers Customer Profiles Customer Research Effective Customer Service Before, During & After Pro’s & Cons for the Company Presentation Task Non Verbal Communication Communication Task Experiences of Customer Service Customer Service Card Activity Series 4 What is Teamwork Prioritising Tasks Communication Breakdowns Conflict within a team Benefits of Teamwork Communication Types Body Language Two way Communication Team Scenario Task Humour in the Workplace Teamwork Roles Recruitment Task Timed Wordsearch Series Recap Look out for the FLASHCARD series that accompanies the Smartbooks Retail Series of Workbooks. The resourcs are in PDF Format but also available as a fully editable Word doc by request.
City & Guilds Unit 301 - Planning For Progression - Workbook/Final Assignment
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City & Guilds Unit 301 - Planning For Progression - Workbook/Final Assignment

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This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546) The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met. These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off. These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery. This particular installment in the series focuses on helping the learner plan for progression by understanding their programme and the facilities and support available and by being able to recognise and build on personal strengths. Entry Level 3 - UNIT 301- Planning for Progression 1 Understand own study or training programme 2 Know the facilities & support available in the college 3 Recognise personal strengths (skills, qualities and attitudes) needed for learning and work 4 Agree an action plan for self-improvement Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
BTEC Workskills L1- UNIT 26 - Using a CV  and Covering letter to Apply for a Job - Final Assignment
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BTEC Workskills L1- UNIT 26 - Using a CV and Covering letter to Apply for a Job - Final Assignment

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These series of resources has been created for those Teaching and Studying Pearson BTEC Workskills Certificate. The qualification itself is made up of over 100 Units and each unit requires assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met. These Final Assignment Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes. These concluding assignments can be completed by the individual learner and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery. This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance or producing an effective and successful CV and covering letter and covers the following criteria. UNIT 26 - Using a CV and Covering letter to Apply for a Job 1. Know the purpose of a CV and covering letter 2. Know the type of information usually included in a CV and covering letter 3. Know the importance of references in a CV 4. Be able to produce a CV and covering letter for a job application A Fully editable WORD DOC version is available if required. Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
FLASHCARDS Series - Driving Theory ROAD SIGNS Vol 1
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FLASHCARDS Series - Driving Theory ROAD SIGNS Vol 1

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This Flashcard series is focused on UK Road Signs and can be used as an effective revision resource for all those studying for the UK Driving theory test. They can also be used as a standalone classroom activity to familiarise students of all ages with UK road signs. They are fully editable resource and available to download as a PDF file or WORD doc. They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels. They should on printed on card (preferably) double-sided and then cut out and used in any way that best compliments your own teaching style. Flashcards are proven as an effective method in assisting learning and ensuring it is taking place. They embrace a wonderful mental process called ‘Active Recall’ and can be used in various ways such as: • Recapping knowledge – As a starter activity related to the previous lesson. • Refreshing knowledge - Incorporating them randomly in any lesson. • Revising for exams - Confirming the knowledge required for assessment. • Embedding both Maths & English. • Embracing Equal Opportunities & Diversity. • Creating new knowledge – The possibilities are endless. FLASHCARDS Series - Driving Theory 2 ROAD SIGNS now available and can be bought together in a bundle price of £4.49 Have Fun
Transition Pack For New Learners - Assessments/Personal Profile/Hopes & Fears/Course Info Etc.
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Transition Pack For New Learners - Assessments/Personal Profile/Hopes & Fears/Course Info Etc.

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This transition pack has been put together to allow you as a Teacher/ tutor to gather information about new learners that will be joining your provision at the beginning of a new curriculum year and for the learners to become familiar with the college/school, the course and how things are going to look before they start. It includes various assessment tasks and activities than can be used very effectively in the classroom during a transition or induction process. Alternatively it can be posted to learners for them to complete at home, they can then send it back to their provisions Teacher/Tutor. pack The files includes an editable template that can be adapted to your own establishment and an example pack that has been successfully used by a Local College. It is broken down into various tasks, activities and information. About the course/Programme An example Timetable Learner Profile Page Functional Skills assessment • Maths Task • English Activity • ICT Challenge Hopes and Fears Learner Questions Parents/Carers Questions The course in Pictures (previous picture of learners taking part in fun and engaging activities) Conclusion and Contact Details. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Functional Skills - Cooking - Practical & Theory Bundle Fajitas, Pizza & Cottage Pie
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Functional Skills - Cooking - Practical & Theory Bundle Fajitas, Pizza & Cottage Pie

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These workbooks have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of World Foods and recipes while promoting creativity and individuality. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com. This particular Bundle of work includes a selection of engaging theory tasks that will enable them to gain new knowledge of Pizza, Fajitas & Cottage Pie. Learners will then have the opportunity to plan, prepare and follow a each recipe method. They will finally self-assess their performance, receive feedback from an observer and set targets as part of their overall evaluation. Each has different tasks that require learners to demonstrate numerous Functional skills: Fajitas What is Fajita? - Learners to choose the right word to complete the correct description. Where did the Fajitas come from? - Reading comprehension with a quiz. (be aware of sensitive vegetarians in the group) Modern Day Fajitas! - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients (includes vegan & Vegetarians) Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health and safety awareness in the Kitchen. What will you need? - A ‘letter fill’ activity revealing the ingredients for the practical element. Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook fajitas using various ingredients supplied. Pizza What is Pizza - Introductory small writing task that promotes group discussion. History of the Pizza - A true and False Quiz that will educate learners on facts of this world foods origin (answers on the last page) Types of Pizza - An activity that requires the learner to match up ingredients with the correct pizza name (Italian to English). The Perfect Pizza - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients and how they can accommodate lactose and wheat intolerances. Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health, hygiene and safety awareness in the Kitchen. What will you need? - An embedded maths activity where learners have to calculate the right amounts of ingredients depending on how many pizzas they would have to make. Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook a Margherita pizza using various ingredients supplied. Cottage Pie Lets Start with a Quiz - Introductory Multiple choice and True & False quiz covering history and facts around the Cottage Pie. What can be used - Being a very versatile dish this allows learners to include the basic and less common ingredients. They can discuss different tastes, likes an dislikes. Traditional British foods - An activity that requires the learners to unscramble anagrams of various British foods and brainstorm any others they are familiar with. The Perfect Cottage Pie - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients and how they can accommodate lactose and wheat intolerances. Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health, hygiene and safety awareness in the Kitchen. How to make a Cottage pie (method) - A problem solving task where learners have to rearrange the steps of making a Cottage pie and correctly paste them on to the method they will be using later. Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook a Traditional Cottage Pie using various ingredients supplied.
City & Guilds Unit 402 - Managing Personal Finance - Workbook/Final Assignment
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City & Guilds Unit 402 - Managing Personal Finance - Workbook/Final Assignment

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These series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546) The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met. These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off. These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery. This particular installment in the series focuses on the importance of Managing Personal Finance and covers the following criteria. UNIT 402 - Managing Personal Finance Understand sources of income and outgoings. Know how to reduce expenditure. Understand how to plan a personal budget. Be able to recognise the products provided by financial institutions. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money. Understand how to obtain help with managing own money. Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
Functional Skills  ICT - Create your own Calendar
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Functional Skills ICT - Create your own Calendar

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These worksheets have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners ICT knowledge and capabilities using a functional approach. The tasks engage all and promote creativity and individuality. This particular worksheet focuses familiarising learners with the Microsoft WORD Calendar template. The task requires learners to experiment, design and print their own yearly Calendar. It is available to download as a PDF file however an editable Word version is available just message me for this format.
City & Guilds Unit 401 - Planning For Progression - Workbook/Final Assignment
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City & Guilds Unit 401 - Planning For Progression - Workbook/Final Assignment

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This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546) The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met. These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off. These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery. This particular installment in the series focuses on helping the learner plan for progression by understanding their programme and the facilities and support available and by being able to recognise and build on personal stengths. Learner outcomes are as follows; 1 Understand own study or training programme 2 Know the facilities & support available in the college 3 Recognise personal strengths (skills, qualities and attitudes) needed for learning and work 4 Agree an action plan for self-improvement Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
Functional Skills ICT - Plan your own Festival
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Functional Skills ICT - Plan your own Festival

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These worksheets have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners ICT knowledge and capabilities using a functional approach. The tasks engage all and promote creativity and individuality. This particular worksheet focuses familiarising learners with the Microsoft PowerPoint. The task requires learners to research, plan and pitch their ideal Festival event. They will then present their idea to others using the PowerPoint platform. It is available to download as a PDF file however an editable Word version is available just message me for this format.
Functional Skills Tutorial - Attendance & Punctuality
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Functional Skills Tutorial - Attendance & Punctuality

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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in tutorials and also integrated in various other sessions This particular worksheet focuses on the importance of Attendance and Punctuality and is broken down into the following Why is attendance so important? - An activity that requires learner to fill in the gaps of an informative piece of writing. An effective way of going over text and gaining a full understanding. Reasons v Excuses - A couple of tasks that require learners to understand the difference between reasons and excuses used for being absent or late. Promotes some great lighthearted and fun group discussion. Being on time - A eye opening activity where learners will use maths skills to determine the amount of time lost at school, work and College through poor punctuality. Scenarios given. Q&A - A series of thought provoking questions that learner will answer individually and then take part in a group discussion to share thoughts and opinions. Attendance and Punctuality Task - Learner are given a scenario that requires them to Propose, Produce and Promote an Incentive and reward scheme to help improve Attendance and Punctuality in a struggling primary school. The task then requires them to present their schemes with the rest of the group and even display in their ideas in the classroom. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Functional Skills Cooking- Fajitas - Theory & Practical Tasks
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Functional Skills Cooking- Fajitas - Theory & Practical Tasks

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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of world foods and recipes while promoting creativity and individuality. This particular unit of work includes a selection of engaging theory tasks that will enable them to gain new knowledge of this popular cuisine. Learners will then have the opportunity to plan, prepare and follow a Fajita recipe method. They will finally self-assess their performance, receive feedback from an observer and set targets as part of their overall evaluation. The 8 tasks are set as follows: What is Fajita? - Learners to choose the right word to complete the correct description. Where did the Fajitas come from? - Reading comprehension with a quiz. (be aware of sensitive vegetarians in the group) Modern Day Fajitas! - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients (includes vegan & Vegetarians) Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health and safety awareness in the Kitchen. What will you need? - A ‘letter fill’ activity revealing the ingredients for the practical element. Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook fajitas using various ingredients supplied. Self-assessment - A written evaluation, including guided questioning. Photographs taken during practical can be attached. Witness Statement - Tutor/Teacher to feedback and promote Target setting in areas needing improvement i.e confidence, communication, timing, focus etc. This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
Functional Skills - Maths - Reading Timetables
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Functional Skills - Maths - Reading Timetables

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These worksheets have been designed to subtly embed the valuable functional skills learners required to get the most out of education, work and everyday life and help them function more confidently, effectively and independently. They can be used effectively in Tutorials, Maths or various other sessions. This instalment focuses on ‘Reading Timetables’. Learners are tasked with studying 3 different examples, a Bus Timetable, a Swimming Pool Timetable and a College Session Timetable and then extracting the information required to answer the set questions and confirm understanding. The questions can be answered individually or collectively by cutting them into cards. The larger A3 versions (included) can be displayed around the room for the learners to work in groups. Alternatively, the questions could be called out by the tutor for a more active learning experience. Lots of scope for interpretation, the resources also included some blank question sheets so learners can create some peer to peer questioning. Feedback is Key, and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review, and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available, and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Functional Skills - Maths - Big Bundle - 10 Resources
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Functional Skills - Maths - Big Bundle - 10 Resources

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These worksheets have been designed to subtly embed the valuable functional skills learners required to get the most out of education, work and everyday life and to help them function more confidently, effectively and independently. They can be used effectively in Tutorials or Maths sessions. Each resource has been proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge as well as promoting creativity and individuality. This Bundle Includes the following 10 Resources IT COULD BE YOU! Each has won the lottery and has £1,000,000 to spend. Task 1 requires learners to decide on how much of their winnings they would gift, if any, to a charity and/or family and friends. This offers an effective platform for discussion around charities, generosity and their individual value of money. Task two requires the learner to select from a list of items and how they would spend the remaining money. They will write reasons for their choices and share with the rest of the group, which is a great opportunity for speaking and listening and finding common interests within the group. Task Three asks the learners to complete a shopping list and to include costs and keep a running total of their remaining balance. The final objective is to get as close to spending 1,000,000 as possible. Calculator use is down to the discretion of the Tutor and the ability of learners. WHATS ON THE BOX Learners will work with a Fictional TV guide. They will study the schedule and then attempt to answer a series of questions related to the information shown. They will then take part in a discussion based on their own favourite TV programme choices. They will create their own Perfect TV schedule, produce questions related to this new timetable and then test their peers. SMARTIES INVESTIGATION Learner focus on investigating number and frequency using a tube of Smarties. Their task is to gather data and produce a bar chart showing their findings. Learners will then take part in a speaking and listening task that requires them to extract data from other groups allowing them to be able to produce a second chart and accurately present this collective data. World Records This first resourse focuses on ‘Records set around the World’. Learners are tasked with estimating various measurements from the tallest to the heaviest, longest to shortest etc. They are then challenged to convert those amounts to an alternative form of measurement i.e. litre to pints, miles to Kilometres etc Time for a Holiday The second resouces starts with a warm up activity and tests the learner’s knowledge of Seaside towns in the UK and their locations. Great task to use on a SMART Board or in separate groups on A3 paper. It then requires them to study a series of weather graphes and answer questions to confirm they are able to read and extract the correct information. The final task involves budgeting a holiday to Newquay using a fictional scenario and an allowance of £650. Possible Extension Tasks Task 1 - Ask learners to find the location of other towns and activities. Task 2 - Extend questions to work out the Mean, Mode and Median. Task 3 - Limit Budget or change the scenario to make it more challenging. Reading Timetables This 3rd resource focuses on ‘Reading Timetables’. Learners are tasked with studying 3 examples, a Bus Timetable, a Swimming Pool Timetable and a College Session Timetable and then extracting the information required to answer the set questions and confirm understanding. The questions can be answered individually or collectively by cutting them into cards. The larger A3 versions (included) can be displayed and the group can carousel around the room. Alternatively, the questions could be called out by the tutor for a more active learning experience. Lots of scope for interpretation, the resources also included some blank question sheets so learners can create some peer to peer questioning. The Addition Workbook includes: Dominoes Challenge Dominoes (Test your friends) Roll the dice! Family Picnic & Quiz Piggy Pairs Numbers Game Against the clock Squares Count Pyramid Puzzle (easy, Medium, Hard) Colour your own sums Counting the Pennies Holiday Money Number Line Counting Let’s use Tally (Farmyard Task) Time for Bingo (Bingo & Caller cards included) he Subtraction workbook includes: Difference Dots Fruit & Vet Sale Less than 2 minutes Saturday Night Take Away Subtraction Squares (Easy - Medium - Hard) The Washing Line Lets Go Bowling Lets Bowl Game Subtraction in Space (Easy - Medium - Hard) Dice Cream Game Real Life Sums Double Decker Bus Time For Bingo The Multiplication workbook includes: Coloured Table and Sums (Easy, Harder and Hardest) King Fred the frog (Easy, Harder and Hardest) Mum’s shopping trip (Easy, Harder and Hardest) A day in the garden (Easy, Harder and Hardest) Right or Wrong (Easy, Harder and Hardest) Who has the Answer - A Card game that the whole group can play involving learner listening and calling out the correct answer. The Division Workbook includes: What is Division (intro) Coloured bookmarks to use as revision Sums (Easy, Trickier and More Difficult) Joe and Beth Balloon trivia Animal Division problems (Easy and More difficult) Joe’s Smudged Homework Sum Search I Have Who Has (a 30 card Division based Card game where each learner try not to break the chain) Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Functional Skills - Understanding Stress - Tutorial/English
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Functional Skills - Understanding Stress - Tutorial/English

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These workbooks have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials, English and various other sessions These particular instalment focuses on Understanding Stress and requires learners to complete various tasks, take an active role in group discussions and participate in activities to help them gain an understanding of the causes of stress in our day to day lives and as well as learning techniques to reduce it. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com Read less
Functional Skills Maths BUNDLE 2 - World Records - Time for a  Holiday - Reading Timetables
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Functional Skills Maths BUNDLE 2 - World Records - Time for a Holiday - Reading Timetables

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These worksheets have been designed to subtly embed the valuable functional skills learners required to get the most out of education, work and everyday life and to help them function more confidently, effectively and independently. They can be used effectively in Tutorials or Maths sessions. Each resource has been proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge as well as promoting creativity and individuality. This Bundle Includes the following 3 Resources: World Records This first resourse focuses on ‘Records set around the World’. Learners are tasked with estimating various measurements from the tallest to the heaviest, longest to shortest etc. They are then challenged to convert those amounts to an alternative form of measurement i.e. litre to pints, miles to Kilometres etc Time for a Holiday The second resouces starts with a warm up activity and tests the learner’s knowledge of Seaside towns in the UK and their locations. Great task to use on a SMART Board or in separate groups on A3 paper. It then requires them to study a series of weather graphes and answer questions to confirm they are able to read and extract the correct information. The final task involves budgeting a holiday to Newquay using a fictional scenario and an allowance of £650. Possible Extension Tasks Task 1 - Ask learners to find the location of other towns and activities. Task 2 - Extend questions to work out the Mean, Mode and Median. Task 3 - Limit Budget or change the scenario to make it more challenging. Reading Timetables This 3rd resource focuses on ‘Reading Timetables’. Learners are tasked with studying 3 examples, a Bus Timetable, a Swimming Pool Timetable and a College Session Timetable and then extracting the information required to answer the set questions and confirm understanding. The questions can be answered individually or collectively by cutting them into cards. The larger A3 versions (included) can be displayed and the group can carousel around the room. Alternatively, the questions could be called out by the tutor for a more active learning experience. Lots of scope for interpretation, the resources also included some blank question sheets so learners can create some peer to peer questioning. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Functional Skills - Tutorial -  Bucket Lists
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Functional Skills - Tutorial - Bucket Lists

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These workbooks have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The particular resource can be used effectively in Tutorials, English and various other sessions. The unit also incorporates ICT with the optional use of Microsoft Excel, Publisher and Word. The resource focuses on setting lifetime goals in the form of a ‘Bucket List. Learners participate in activities and discussions to help them gain an understanding of how compiling a checklist of goals can promote a real sense of earnestness and determination to achieve them as well as being positively beneficial in keeping life exciting, fun and full of purpose. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Functional Skills Tutorial / English BUNDLE - Time Management - Keeping Personal Info Safe - Text Driving
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Functional Skills Tutorial / English BUNDLE - Time Management - Keeping Personal Info Safe - Text Driving

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These workbooks have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials or English or ICT sessions . This Bundle includes: Time Management and subtly embeds many of the Functional skills required for assessment in English, Maths and ICT. Tasks include: • Identifying and essential and non-essential activities we need to fit into our daily lives. • How to prioritise areas of our lives in order of importance. • Becoming familiar with the many tools available to help us organise better and save time. • An activity where learners have to breakdown their own time within a typical week. • Transferring that information on to an electronic table that visually shows where their time is spent and highlights bad habits, area to address and may even encourage a change in routine. The resource includes an adaptable WORD Doc Template that the tutor can email or print of for the last task. Keeping Personal Information Safe. Learners will participate in various activities to become familiar with the many dangers and demonstrate new knowledge on how to take action to minimise the risk of data and identity theft. Text Driving and other distractions that cause accidents on the road. The resource includes various tasks that look at: Attitudes & Current Mindsets The Consequences The Facts & Statistics Prevention NOTE: The video used is available on YouTube, but should be watched before delivery as some more sensitive learners may find it upsetting. Tutor Answers to current statistics are also included, however these are obviously subject to change. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! All resources are available to download as PDF files. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Functional Skills - English / Tutorial - Time Management
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Functional Skills - English / Tutorial - Time Management

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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials or English or ICT sessions . This Smartbook focus on the importance of Time Management and subtly embeds many of the Functional skills required for assessment in English, Maths and ICT. Tasks include: • Identifying and essential and non-essential activities we need to fit into our daily lives. • How to prioritise areas of our lives in order of importance. • Becoming familiar with the many tools available to help us organise better and save time. • An activity where learners have to breakdown their own time within a typical week. • Transferring that information on to an electronic table that visually shows where their time is spent and highlights bad habits, area to address and may even encourage a change in routine. The resource includes an adaptable WORD Doc Template that the tutor can email or print of for the last task. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
Functional Skills ICT - Bundle - The world we live in - Create a Calendar - Plan a Music Festival
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Functional Skills ICT - Bundle - The world we live in - Create a Calendar - Plan a Music Festival

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These worksheets have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners ICT knowledge and capabilities using a functional approach. The tasks engage all and promote creativity and individuality. This particular bundle of worksheets focuses on the following: The World we live in. A task that requires learners to demonstrate their capabilities of exploring a chosen country using online resources to research and then transfer their investigations into a presentation that will educate both their peers and tutor. They will then present their findings using the PowerPoint platform. Plan your own Festival. A task that focuses on familiarising learners with Microsoft PowerPoint. The task requires learners to research, plan and pitch their ideal Festival event. They will then present their idea to others using the PowerPoint platform. Create your own Calendar This task focuses on familiarising learners with the Microsoft WORD Calendar template. In addition, the task requires learners to experiment, design and print their own yearly Calendar. These resources are available to download as a PDF file; however, editable Word versions are available. Please message me for this format.