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, English or ICT sessions. This bundle includes the following 3 Resources: DREAM JOB - focuses on allowing the learner to decide what they would imagine their perfect job to be. It then tasks them with breaking that job role down and asks them to create an advert for their chosen vocation. They will explore the pros and cons of each others ‘perfect job’ choices and demonstrate their capabilities of understanding the opinions of others as well as being able to put their own opinion across. It includes and example of an advert designed by a previous learner. ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY 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. SHOULD ANIMALS LIVE IN THE ZOO focuses on the controversial issue of Animals in Captivity and requires learners to demonstrate their capabilities of understanding the opinions of others as well as being able to put their own opinion across. They will explore the pros and cons of the subject using online research and also have the opportunity to debate their findings with each other. The task then requires them to present their final investigations in a newspaper article which they can design and present to the rest of the group and even display in the classroom. The Resource also includes worksheets to brief learners on the task as well as a Word Doc newspaper article Template to get them started.

These Work Books have been designed and proven to educate and enhance learners knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials, English or various other sessions . These particular BUNDLE Focuses on Functional skills in English and includes the following; Using a Thesaurus - Understanding synonyms and enabling learners to expand their vocabulary both verbally and with in their written communication. The Workbook requires learners to demonstrate these new skills and confirm understanding using a series of engaging tasks including rewriting a wonderful poem by Spike Milligan (Extremely relevant to the events of 2020) Homophones - Includes various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities. Learners will be able to expand their knowledge of homophones and confirm their understanding through tutor assessment. Dictionary Skills - Requires learners to demonstrate new abilities in how to use it effectively through a series of tasks. The tasks include finding words associated with each other and sorting them alphabetically and a timed activity where learners compete to find certain words in the quickest time. The final light-heated challenge requires learners to find words in the dictionary to describe each other and their teacher or tutor using the letters of everyones first names. 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! These resources are available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available, feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com

The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English and Maths skills using a variety of different puzzles. This bundle includes the following; Brain Game #4 - Word Connections requires learners to identify the word that conjoins either before or after three given words. Example: FAIRY - MILK - PASTE Answer TOOTH =TOOTHFAIRY - MILKTOOTH - TOOTHPASTE. They can also earn extra points by finding other valid relevant connections. i.e. TOOTHACHE. Brain Game #5 - Guess the Animals requires learners to identify the animal using the 5 clues. The quicker they guess the correct answer and the fewer clues they use, the more points can be earned. Brain Game #6 - Food Match - Learners will be shown a food item, they then need to think of another item that is often paired with that food i.e BREAD & BUTTER. The aim, however, is not to guess the obvious as you will only earn a point if your chosen food is not revealed, for example if they guessed ‘JAM’ instead. Extension idea - Learners can earn extra points for as many other suitable and valid alternative food matches You can use slides in all the Brain Game series individually as a Starter Activity or you can challenge learners to complete all 18. Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want. 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!

The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English and Maths skills using a variety of different puzzles. This bundle includes the following; Brain Game #1 - Word Ladders requires learners to climb down each of the 18 ladders filling in the empty steps between the top and the bottom word. At each step they can only change one letter. Example: THE - TIE - TIN - WIN Brain Game #2 - Word Jumble, requires learners to unscramble 18 mixed up words. In this edition they are all animal names. Example: DAPNA - PANDA Brain Game #3 - Word Links requires learners to find a connection using three given words. Example: PIZZA-PEPPERONI-PEPPERS = PIZZA TOPPINGS. They can also earn extra points by finding other valid relevant links. i.e. They all have 3 P’s in their spelling. You can use each slide individually as a Starter Activity or Challenge learners to complete all 18. Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want. 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! Feel free to message me directly SmartbooksED@outlook.com Check out our many other Brain Games available on TES and in our shop found at www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Smartbooks

These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level which replaces the current Functional Skills ICT Qualification from 31st of July 2023. The DFS qualification’s main purpose is to provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against content that is relevant to the workplace and real life. These resources provide a structured assessment in workbook form to evidence learner’s knowledge and skills as well as their ability to apply these in different contexts and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met. The qualification itself is made up of many 5 main skill areas (Modules) each with its own series of units. Each workbook includes various challenges, activities and tasks to prove learners understanding. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and signed off. This Bundle of resource covers: This resource covers: Module 5 – Being Safe and Responsible online 5.1 Understand the need to stay safe and respect others when using the internet and communicating online This resource includes: Task 1 - Introduction - Learners to investigate 8 key terms (all relevant to this unit) and provide a 1 sentence definition for each. Task 2 - Exploring Online Risks & Emotional Well-Being - Learners to select one of three provided case studies, review the case study and complete the questions. Task 3 - Respect - Transform the tone and language of 4 online communication examples into respectful communication while maintaining the original message’s intent. Task 4 – Online safety tools - Match the correct descriptions, examples & benefits to each tool. (Privacy Settings and Blocking Features) Task 5 – Independent Task - Learners to create a clear and easy-to-follow step-by-step guide explaining how to activate and manage privacy settings for their chosen platform. Task 6 – Top 5 Online Safety Tips - Learners have an opportunity to showcase what they have learned about staying safe and respectful online and demonstrate skills and creativity they developed in Module 2 - Creating and Editing Recap Quiz (Answers included) This resource covers: **Module 5 – Being Safe and Responsible online 5.2 Know simple methods to protect personal information and privacy online (including not sharing personal info and, looking for HTTPS when logging in). This resource includes: Task 1 - Introduction - Learners to read the scenario and find 9 examples of personal information within the text and highlight as they go. Task 2 - Using the flow chart, learner will need to identify the ‘risky’ and ‘safe’ examples from 20 different posts. Task 3 - Learners to list 3 potential dangers or negative impacts that could result from 3 risky posts (chosen from Task 2) Task 4 – Learners to log on to the internet, connect to a browser, visit a (secure) website and follow the relevant instructions to access and screeshoy the website validation certificate. Task 5 – Independent Task - In this task, learners will write two versions of a post: one safe and one risky. Both posts will share the same information, but the risky post will include personal details and unsafe links. (Scenario and Social Media templates provided) Recap Quiz (Answers included) This resource covers: **Module 5 – Being Safe and Responsible online 5.3 - Set up and use security features, (including authentication methods to access devices and online services. Recap Quiz (Answers included) This resource covers: **Module 5 – Being Safe and Responsible online 5.4 - Understand the benefits of using security software (including anti-virus, firewall) to protect against online risks This resource includes: Task 1 - Learners will be asked to recognise three commonly used security software products and then brainstorm 3 benefits and 3 negatives associated with using security software programmes to protect their digital devices. Task 2 - Learners to use online resources including product websites to research AVG, McAfee, and Norton and complete a Comparison Chart provided. They will also record the cost of the premium version for each product in the chart. This will be followed by a group discussion. Task 3 – Learners to demonstrate an understanding of ‘Firewalls’ and how they function in preventing online threats and label a diagram. Task 4 – This task requires learners to spot the signs found in fake security adverts and pop-ups. Task 5 – Learners will clarify any misconceptions of security software by identifying fake myths and real facts and follow with an explanation. Task 6 – Learners will demonstrate they can update security software, run a scan, and review the results. They will follow the provided steps, and the tutor will observe/ assess their skills and complete an observation statement. Recap Quiz (Answers included) This resource covers: Module 5 - Being Safe and Responsible online This resource includes: 5.5 Know of and know how to minimise the effects of physical stresses (including pain from poorly positioned equipment and/or bad posture, repetitive strain injury, eye strain) that may result from using devices. Task 1 – Learners will read a newspaper article and answer questions to develop an introductory understanding of the physical stresses associated with digital device use. Task 2 – Learners will examine two images showing healthy and unhealthy posture at a computer workstation. They will match descriptions to the correct image and briefly explain the positive and negative impacts of each posture. Task 3 – Learners will identify the symptoms of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) by reading a scenario and answering related questions. They will also suggest three practical changes to help minimize the effects of RSI. Task 4 – A practical exercise routine that learners can follow either by reading written instructions or scanning a QR code to watch five instructional video clips. Task 5 – Learners will highlight seven causes and seven symptoms of eye strain and learn about the 20-20-20 rule as a strategy to reduce this type of physical stress. Task 6 – Learners will explore how the misuse of digital devices can impact mental and emotional well-being. They will conduct online research and complete a table with their findings. Task 7 – Learners will create a personal action plan to identify and reduce harmful digital habits. Over the course of one week, they will track their progress and reflect on the impact of their changes at the end of the week. Recap Quiz (Answers included) Also included in these resources area Glossaries for learners to fill out and Skills and Knowledge checklists to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. Guide answers are also included throughout These resources are currently in a PDF file format. Word versions are available for free upon purchase of the PDF, please message me directly for these 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.