A Functional Skills Workbook which compares the cost of buying bread vs buying and using a breadmaker. Includes work on: Money and Special Offers Metric Measurements - Using and Converting Using and Filling Out Tables Ratio Recommendations based on calculations

A short activity sheet for practicing conversions between Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.

This resource can be used as a poster or leaflet about the importance of Person Centred Care within the Health and Social Care sector.

A quick reference sheet on Moving and Handling within the Health and Social Care Sector

These resources are basic handouts that I developed in order to teach a selection of poems by WW1 poets to KS3/KS4 students The poems/poets included are: Siegfried Sassoon - Glory Of Women Wilfred Owen - Dulce Et Decorum Est Lawrence Binyon - For The Fallen There are information sheets on all of the poets and their lives/backgrounds, and one extra on Hedd Wyn, the Welsh Bard who died in WW1. Lawrence Binyon's poem is not included in many anthologies, but it will be familiar to some students as a part of it is read out during memorials at the national and local cenotaphs. "They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn them" There is a comprehension exercise on Wilfred Owen's summary document, which ties into inference and reading between the lines, as well as a copy of Siegfried Sassoon's declaration against the war, which was read out in Parliament and published in many national news papers at the time. There are also some WW1 posters and an information sheet on the poisonous gases used in WW1, to support understanding in the poems by Sassoon and Owen.

A quick worksheet designed to show how maths relates to the real world, working out the cost and value of shopping choices.

A useful grading taxonomy for observing lessons and providing feedback to: Teacher Trainees Teachers This is an excellent OFSTED preparation tool, giving people an idea of the taxonomy that OFSTED use within their feedback and reports.

Poster about the importance of Self Esteem, Identity and Image. Useful for display and as a starting point for discussions around these issues.

A simple poster/leaflet about the different aspects and importance of Wellbeing

A two page booklet on Infection Control, designed for Health and Social Care apprenticeship delivery. I got fed up of seeing such miserable factsheets, so I decided to make a slightly more funny one.

A quick Functional Skills mathematics resource using real life mathematics examples of Kitchen Spray.

A quick summary of legislation and requirements regarding Hazardous Substances. Useful for World Of Work/Workbased Learning sessions, and for those on apprenticeships and work based training courses.

Powerpoint resource explaining the difference between Your and You're. Learning Objective - to be able to tell the difference between the two homophones and identify the correct usage for each one Suitable for: KS2 Teaching KS3 Teaching/Revision KS4 Revision Adult Learners - Functional Skills L1 and L2 Can be displayed as a PowerPoint or turned into a printed handout for reference

Powerpoint resource explaining the difference between Where, Were, We're and Wear Learning Objective - to be able to tell the difference between the four homophones and identify the correct usage for each one Suitable for: KS2 Teaching KS3 Teaching/Revision KS4 Revision Adult Learners - Functional Skills L1 and L2 Can be displayed as a PowerPoint or turned into a printed handout for reference

Powerpoint resource explaining the difference between To, Too and Two Learning Objective - to be able to tell the difference between the three homophones and identify the correct usage for each one Suitable for: KS2 Teaching KS3 Teaching/Revision KS4 Revision Adult Learners - Functional Skills L1 and L2 Can be displayed as a PowerPoint or turned into a printed handout for reference

Learning Objective: To understand how negative mindsets can be passed from teacher to learner This game is for teacher trainees, or for teachers taking part in CPD. It can also be used for assessors, teaching assistants and classroom volunteers. The aim of the game is to get people to reflect on their own experiences in learning and consider how their attitudes to learning can impact upon their teaching style. Negative 'teacher cliches' are highlighted and the negative impacts of these are discussed in the 'discussion points' handout, alongside suggested alternative phrases which foster a more positive learning environment. The resource was designed specifically to look at negative attitudes towards mathematics, but could be adapted for any subject area if you know any alternative teacher cliches from your own department! Pack includes: PowerPoint Instructions Bingo Cards Discussion Points handout Bingo Caller's Card with all points revealed

A fact sheet and matching powerpoint which explains the historical and contextual significance of King James I of England and how politics in England in the early 1600s are reflected in the play Macbeth. Great for pointing out cross curricular links between History and English Literature! This resource encourages students to consider the role of the WRITER when writing essays on Macbeth, highlighing pieces of information that Shakespeare likely chose to include deliberately, to reflect current affairs, appeal to his company's new patron (King James) and to reflect the interests and beliefs of King James particularly, and his audience in general.

Powerpoint resource explaining the difference between There, Their and They're. Learning Objective - to be able to tell the difference between the three homophones and identify the correct usage for each one Suitable for: KS2 Teaching KS3 Teaching/Revision KS4 Revision Adult Learners - Functional Skills L1 and L2 Can be displayed as a PowerPoint or turned into a printed handout for reference

This activity set was developed for a micro teach for a job interview (I got the job!) It covers aspects of Functional Skills English and Maths, but could also be adapted as an activity for KS3 lower ability learners, recapping comprehension skills and mathematics skills and knowledge including percentage calculation.

I use this sheet as an introduction to poetry for those who are reluctant to engage with it. I ask students to think about songs that make them laugh, make them cry or make them think. Then ask them about songs which are themed around love, death and life. We make connections between the different purposes and themes and consider how the best songs combine the elements together. We then use this as a starting point for thinking about poetry, and how it uses the same purposes and themes to engage with readers. This can be enlarged and printed as a display, or used as a starting point worksheet for students to annotate with ideas.