For some going to university or leaving home for an apprenticeship may be the first time some young people have had to fend for themselves in the kitchen, This lesson looks at basics you will need to get started, cooking suggestions, shopping suggestions, ways to save money and chances for discussion. The lesson is completely adaptable to suit different time allocations, so take a look in advance and see what will work best for your cohort. It also includes Teaching Notes and some Sample Recipes to help students get started.

This lesson is designed to coincide with International Girls in ICT Day in April, but could be adapted to fit at other junctures in your Lifeskills/Careers/PSHE programme. The lesson includes the Ppt with links to suggested videos, discussion points and food for thought. The teaching notes include a link to duplicate a preliminary survey on Microsoft Forms to introduce the themes of the lesson and the final slide includes additional reading, sources and information. This lesson will also support Gatsby Benchmark 3 “Addressing the Needs of Each Pupil”.

This lesson looks both at the history and the future of smoking. It begins with an optional survey on Forms (link to duplicate is on the Teaching Notes) to get an idea of current feelings on smoking. It looks at how cigarette smoking spread and how it affects health. It also gives opportunities to discuss how legislation has changed the face of smoking and to discuss how this can be used to take further action. It looks at the 2024 discussions on a smoking ban and allows for students to discuss their thoughts. A worksheet helps to guide discussions. The lesson is wholly adaptable to your time allowance and needs. It is part of a series on Making safe and healthy choices, but can also be purchased along with our vaping lesson.

This is not an easy subject, but that doesn’t make it one to shy away from. Nevertheless, to make it easier for teachers to deliver, the Ppt presentation signposts to various video links which can help with explanations. The lesson allows for discussion about why this is being discussed, what it actually means and what it means for those who have been victims of FGM. The teaching notes include a link to duplicate a questionnaire on Forms to assess students’ understanding of the question in advance and the notes also make suggestions of how to adapt the lesson to suit your timeframe. The penultimate slide brings the lesson together in a plenary and the final slide includes links to sources and further information.

This lesson looks at the idea of ‘empowerment’ ,where it might be lacking and what protections are in place to aid empowerment. As well as thinking about the idea, it looks at the responsibility of employers and the individual to support ensuring that employees are empowered to reach their full potential. The lesson also looks at those who may find their power diminished and looks at protected characteristics and the Equality Act. It encourages students to consider their role in supporting others. The lesson suggests optional video content and gives opportunities for discussion, so is easily adaptable to your time allowance. The lesson ends with a plenary and links to further reading or viewing.

This resource includes a Ppt to explain Gatsby Benchmark 4 within the context of the 8 benchmarks and the recent updated benchmarks for implementation from September 2025. The presentation includes suggestions for how to implement the benchmark and underlines the responsibility of each department. In addition, I have put together a list of sources of posters and information along with suggested visits and experiences. This is very far from an exhaustive list and I will try to keep it updated and add to it periodically. If you have any suggestions of things to add, please add them via our FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454056151669562 Thank you

This resource includes a Powerpoint presentation with discussion points and further reading links, plus teaching notes with links to an introductory and follow-up quiz on Forms to help support your students with understanding how a good sleep routine can help their studies. Could be used for World Sleep Day 19 March -a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep.