A workbook resources which can be used as assessment for a unit on preparing for interview. Suitable for students working at level 1 although can be amended to deliver to entry level. Covers criteria: The purpose of an interview for the interviewer and interviewee Use of open questions Research on what young people may have interviews for e.g. further/higher education, jobs, apprenticeships, voluntary work, work experience A guide to create a portfolio of supporting evidence in preparation for an interview

Set of 4 PowerPoint lessons and worksheets on the topic of sex and relationships. Aimed at Foundation students working at entry level 2 and 3. Covers topics such as: Different types of relationship and ways to behave, Respect, Romantic relationships and how to behave and keep safe, Introduction to the reproductive organs.

A 2 hour lesson used to introduce product design/development for L1/L2 business studies or enterprise students. 3 different client briefs which can be easily differentiated, including a range of business related tasks which are time bound. Can easily be adapted or stretched into looking at market research, or broken down and covered over more sessions for foundation level students. PowerPoint presentation as a student guide/visual aid and an A3 pitch planning sheet.

A 16 page workbook covering household expenses aimed at Entry levels 2 and 3. Written to the AIM/OCN specification however could be amended to suit different awarding bodies or suitable to be delivered for home or one to one study. Contains a range of activities which can easily be differentiated for different needs. Starts with a vocational scenario with an evidence checklist and extension activities for extra marks. Supports development of personal, social and communication skills for living independently as well as embedding English and maths functional skills outcomes.

An 18 page workbook containing 11 comprehensive tasks covering the following learning outcomes: • Extract the main events, in continuous, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive text • Extract detail and inferred meaning from texts • Identify the different purposes of written texts • Identify how language is used to support the purpose of texts • Identify specific points and arguments in texts, showing how they are presented • Respond to information from a text • Use organisational features to locate information • Use secondary sources to assist in understanding meaning Created to work alongside AIM qualifications Reading unit which is 3 credits. Delivered to SEND students 16+ however can be adapted to suit as needed.

An 18-page workbook designed to meet the following criteria: Read and understand different types of texts Understand that language and structure affect purpose Respond to main points and ideas in a text Use organisational and structural features to locate information Covers topics such as: Continous, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts Detail and inferred meaning Purpose of text How language supports purpose of text Arguments in a text Respond to information from text Organisational features in a text Using secondary sources

15 page workbooks at levels 1 and 2 aimed at developing communication skills in the workplace. Developed for use with small groups of students with additional needs this resources can be easily edited and differentiated to suit. Links to the criteria within the OCN/AIM qualifications but can be easily adapted for other awarding bodies, small group/121 work or non accredited home study. Gives the student a vocational context (working at a chocolate company and being asked to produce a seasonal product), students are encouraged to learn and think about different methods for communicating with colleagues at work, positive and negative communication and the impact of this. They are also tasked with creating a prototype product, embedding key literacy and numeracy skills. A varied mis of tasks to support engagement.

An 18 page workbook including 17 comprehensive tasks to meet the following outcomes: • State sources of income • State items of personal expenditure • Give examples of essential and non-essential expenditure • Outline difficulties of coping on a limited budget • Give examples of ways to minimise difficulties above • Give examples of financial transactions • Outline methods of paying for goods or services • Outline methods of paying money into an account • Identify items on a payslip and financial statement • Outline benefits of and ways to save money • Create and analyse a budget plan • Outline personal spending Created to fit alongside delivery of AIM qualifications unil: Personal budgeting and managing money, delivered to L1 learners with SEND however can easily be adapted by levle and need.

4 full lessons including tasks and resources on an introduction to Psychology at level 3. Lesson 1: Case studies and an introduction to research methods, experimental and non-experimental Lesson 2: Is Psychology a Science? Empirical evidence and Scientific research methods & case studies Lesson 3: BPS ethical guidelines, ethical issues, informed consent, privacy, briefing, risk of harm Lesson 4: BPS guidelines - Rosenhan’s study “On being sane in an insane place” Developed for use with Access to HE students, so delivered over 4, full day sessions with time for expansion of discussion and case studies. Can be used for L3 students and possibly stretched over a longer period of time. Great as an introduction to challenging topic.

6 PowerPoint lessons including worksheets on types of animal classifications and their diet. Used with foundation students working at entry level 2 and 3. Contains topics on: Types of animals and classifications, Identifying differences and similarities, How animals move, Animal diets, health checking small animals often kept as pets.

Pack of 6 lessons on personal safety aimed at Foundation studies students working at entry level 2 and 3. Includes 6 PowerPoint presentations, associated worksheets and assignment booklet. Created to be used for the OCN West Midlands Living Independently qualification but can easily be adapted to use in other areas. Content on: Keeping safe in the home and out and about, Valuables, Risks to the home, Emergency services, basic first aid and simulated emergency phonecall.

Pack of 8 lessons including worksheets and assignment booklet on personal health. Designed to be delivered to foundation students at entry level 2 and 3. Can be used with OCN West Midlands units or as PSD. Can be adapted to suit needs of individual students. Cover topics such as: Common illnesses, symptoms and how to look after yourself, Healthy lifestyle choices, How much sugar is in the food and drink we consume, Pulse and heart rate after activity and plotting results into a graph.

Full workbook/assignments, differentiated for entry levels 2 and 3 on using domestic appliances. Includes 10 week scheme of work with references to E&D, maths and English, assessment and activity suggestions. A useful resources to use with students who are 14+ with SEND to support them in using appliances safely within the home, educational or work environment. Linked to the OCN specification for Living Independently should you wish to use it for formal assessment however can easily be adapted for RARPA or other awarding bodies. Criteria includes: What domestic appliances are and what they are used for What are the risks and control measures Practically showing the students can use appliances safely Safety guides, risk assessments Supplementing activities suggested in scheme of work.

Originally created for use with students during the lockdown period but would be suitable for 1 hour lessons in class. Created for students working at entry level 3 and level 1, foundation studies in further education. Four PowerPoint presentations covering healthy lifestyles: Lesson 1 - What makes a balanced diet? Food groups. Lesson 2 - Impact of a healthy/unhealthy lifestyle on health and more detail on some health conditions. Lesson 3 - Benefits of exercise + what happens to the body when you exercise. Lesson 4 - What vitamins A-K and Iron to for the body and health conditions that can be caused by a poor diet. Lesson 5-7 - emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. This follows and links to the unit of Healthy Lifestyles from the OCN Skills for Living and Work qualification but can be easily adapted to suit other curriculum. Workbook for all activities included.

Four 1 hour long lessons on the topic of applying for job and courses. From the skills and qualities required on an application form, to presentation and interview skills. Created for distance learning used during the lockdown period but can be easily adapted or used in the classroom. Works alongside the OCN unit of Applying for jobs and courses but will easily work for any PSD of tutorial lesson on employability skills. Used for Entry level and Level 1 learners within the Foundation department (FE college). 4 x PowerPoint lessons, including tasks with timers, videos and feedback. Lesson 1 - Job application forms, what is required. Skills and qualities. Lesson 2 - Skills and qualities, strengths and weaknesses. Lesson 3 - Clothing and personal hygiene for interviews Lesson 4 - Interview practice, key questions and question styles. Lessons 5-7 - attitudes and behaviours in the workplace. Workbook containing tasks to use as assessment included.

Set of 7 PowerPoint lesson plans for the unit including timed tasks with music and video clips. Also includes the 18 page assessment workbook. Used for students at entry level 2 and 3 although can easily be adapted for different levels. Fits OCN West Midlands criteria but can be used for other awarding bodies, RARPA or Asdan type qualifications. Criteria covered include: Labelling different types of food Perishable foods Contamination How to store different types of foods Long lasting foods and how to store them Safe handling of food Chopping boards/colours Use-by dates and best before dates How to tell whether food is still fresh