This is an introduction to Personal Effectiveness for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to personal effectiveness, including: Personal profile Personal learning plan Working with others Topics include: Personal values Strengths and weaknesses Skills Goal-setting Implementing an action plan Review and evaluation Benefits of teamwork Team-building activities Team project These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Describe the concept of personal effectiveness Demonstrate an awareness of self by exploring strengths, talents, goals, values, challenges, and abilities Draw up a personal learning plan Apply communications, team working, and hygienic and safe work practices in a workplace or community environment Practise a limited range of the skills required for successful team or group work Work as a member of a team Describe the personal learning gained from participation in a planned learning activity Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 120 Pages Teaching Slides: 55 Slides

This is an introduction to Career Preparation for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to preparing for their career, including: Introduction to work Education and training Personal profile Getting ready to work Topics include: Work opportunities Volunteer work Local training and educational possibilities Personal profile and career Goals Formal and informal communication Listening Job ads Curriculum vitae Rights and responsibilities **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** 1.Describe the basic principles underpinning career preparation 2.Distinguish between different types of work 3.Describe local or foreign work opportunities 4.Identify local training and education opportunities 5.Compile a personal profile 6.Identify preferred personal qualities 7.Practise a range of personal interactions typical of work situations 8.Describe changes that may occur during a working life 9.Prepare to participate in the workplace Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 148 Pages Teaching Slides: 83

This is an introduction to **Spreadsheets **for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and files for students. The resource is intended to introduce students to the basics of spreadsheets, including: Getting started with spreadsheets Creating worksheets and workbooks Modifying worksheets Topics include: Common uses and features of a spreadsheet application Key terminology File handling Formatting Previewing and printing Using the keyboard effectively Using different file save options Health, safety and hygiene **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** Outline the significance of using spreadsheet applications in terms of their common uses and features. Explain spreadsheet terminology. Use a spreadsheet application to open an existing workbook, access a worksheet, print a hardcopy of the worksheet and exit the application. Enter data to a spreadsheet, including formatting rows and columns, applying data formats and moving information within the worksheet. Use formulae to perform simple calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Produce a hardcopy printout from a spreadsheet taking all required steps including creating a workbook, entering data into a worksheet, applying suitable formatting, previewing and printing the cell range, saving the workbook, and closing the spreadsheet application. Apply appropriate health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when working in an ICT environment. Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and files. Student Worksheets: 50 Pages

This is an introduction to Horticulture for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and a gardening journal. The resource is intended to introduce students to plants and the basics of gardening, including: Gardening tools and equipment Common plant types Planting Safety in the garden These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (LSH1) Identify common gardening tools and equipment, e.g. lawnmower, gardening gloves, rake, spade, trowel (LSH2) Recognise a number of common plant types, e.g. trees, shrubs, conifers, bedding plants (LSH3) Identify different parts of a plant, e.g. root, stem, leaves, fruit/flower (LSH4) Grow a plant from seed or bulb (LSH5) Plant up, e.g. a garden/bedding plant, a hanging basket or container (LSH6) Practice essential care skills under close supervision for, e.g. a lawn or flower bed or plant (LSH7) Take adequate safety precautions as directed Topics include: Identifying garden tools and their uses Garden activities Trees, flowers, shrubs Parts of a tree / plant Plant parts we eat Life cycle of plants Preparing for planting What plants need Photosynthesis Planting seeds / bulbs / seedlings / transplants Maintaining plants Protective clothing Safe gardening practices Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and gardening journal. Student Worksheets: 108 Pages Teaching Slides: 93

This is an introduction to **Computer Skills **for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and extras. The resource is intended to introduce students to basic computer skills, including: Parts of a computer, e.g. monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, computer tower, etc. Using a computer Using software, e.g., Microsoft Word, Windows Media Player Logging onto the Internet Using Google Search Computer safety These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (CS1) Identify significant components parts of a computer, e.g. mouse, monitor, keyboard, printer (CS2) Use a mouse/joystick/input device for simple functions, e.g. to click, double click, click and drag, use different pointer shapes (CS3) Use a software package, e.g. a game, educational/personal software (CS4) Enter short text/graphics with appropriate input device (CS5) Name possible uses for selected software package Topics include: Some features of the keyboard Types of software and their uses Switching the computer on and shutting it down Using the mouse The desktop Opening and closing a word processing program Opening and editing a document (basic) Printing a document Browsing the Internet Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and extras… Student Worksheets: 79 Pages Teaching Slides: 48

This is an introduction to Computer Literacy for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to computers and technology, including: Introduction to I.T. Using a computer application Health, safety, hygiene and security Topics include: I.T. in everyday life Social media Ecommerce Elearning Computer hardware Word processing exercises Ergonomics Hazards Online safety These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: 1 Outline how Information Technology affects everyday life 2 Explain commonplace Information Technology concepts and terminology 3 Describe the health, safety and personal hygiene considerations of working with computers 4 Describe information security considerations 5 Outline the functions of the main hardware elements of a computer 6 Operate computer hardware by performing all required steps including connecting all required devices, and powering up and shutting down equipment appropriately 7 Use a range a keyboard capabilities 8 Use a computer application to create a file 9 Apply relevant environmental impact reduction, health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when working in an ICT environment. Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 85 Pages Teaching Slides: 46 Pages

This workbook is an** introduction to reading** for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and sight word lists. The resource is intended to introduce students to the construction of words and everyday reading. The focus is on gaining confidence in reading, including: Using word strategies Sentences Sight words Signs and symbols Everyday reading Reading techniques ** Topics include:** Word families Basic punctuation Questions Syllables Scanning and skimming Key words Summarising Fact or fiction These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (R1) Recognise some familiar words independently including some that are commonly used and personally relevant (R2) Interpret some common symbols and signs in familiar contexts (R3) Demonstrate awareness of text conventions, print material and the alphabet, e.g. reading from left to right, top to bottom, concept of a sentence, brand names and logos on print materials, recognizing cues and clues, seeking the amount payable on a bill (R4) Make sense of simple personally relevant sentences containing familiar words (R5) Use word identification strategies, e.g. context of words, sight sounds, word endings (R6) Identify the nature of familiar documents, e.g. bills, junk mail, instructions Can this resource be used online? This resource is designed to be used in person. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. What materials are included? All the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and sight word lists. Worksheets: 218 Pages Teaching Slides: 138

This is an introduction to Word Processing for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and files for students. The resource is intended to introduce students to computers and technology, including: Getting started with word processing Creating documents Modifying documents Topics include: Common uses and features of a word processing application Key terminology File handling Text formatting Creating personal and work documents Applying text formatting and editing Proofreading Using the keyboard effectively Using different file save options **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** Outline the significance of using word processing application. Explain key terminology associated with word processing as well as toolbar icons and related functions Use a word processing application to modify an existing document using a variety of file save options. Create a range of documents for personal or work requirements. Use a range of keyboard capabilities. Apply text formatting. Use text editing features including copy, cut, paste, delete, and insert. Use simple proofreading tools. Print a document to include print preview, spell and grammar check. Use a word processing application to create a file by performing all required steps. Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 65 Pages

This is an introduction to Nonverbal Communication for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to recognising and using nonverbal communication, including: Types of nonverbal communication Responding to nonverbal communication Signs and symbols Sequencing These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (NVC1) Use appropriate nonverbal behaviour to secure and maintain the attention of another (NVC2) Communicate an idea/request non-verbally (NVC3) Respond to body language, e.g. facial expression, gesture (NVC4) Respond to common place signs and symbols, e.g. exit, no entry, hazard symbols (NVC5) Sequence images/symbols associated with a familiar activity and or process Topics include: Facial expressions Eye contact Body language Posture Voice tone and volume Personal space Instructions Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and extras. Student Worksheets: 105 Pages Teaching Slides: 42

This is an introduction to Container Gardening for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and gardening journal. The resource is intended to introduce students to container gardening, including: Gardening tools and equipment Plant growth Preparing and planting Topics include: Gardening vocabulary Selecting soil Life cycle of plants Growth requirements Container gardening with vegetables / succulents / roses, etc. Gardening safety These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: 1 List the materials, tools and equipment required to grow ornamental plants and vegetables in containers both indoors and outdoors 2 Describe the growth cycle of a variety of summer and winter flowering plants- no differentiation of summer and winter growth cycle 3 Explain the growth requirements of container grown plants and vegetables 4 List the type of plants and vegetables suitable for container gardening 5 Describe the compost suitable for container gardening 6 Prepare containers for planting with attention to suitable lining material, growing media and drainage requirements 7 Select appropriate types of plants and vegetables to match container location and size 8 Plant selected plants and vegetables with attention to positioning, depth and watering 9 Demonstrate the application of communications, team working and quality awareness in a horticultural environment 10 Apply appropriate health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when growing plants Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and gardening journal. Student Worksheets: 94 Pages Teaching Slides: 85 Slides

This is an introduction to Health and Safety Awareness for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to Health and Safety Awareness, including: General Safety Fire Safety Safety Investigation Topics include: The importance of health and safety Basic principles of health and safety Types of hazards Risk assessment Employer responsibilities Employee responsibilities Fire prevention Fire extinguishers Emergency exit plan Fire blanket Smoke alarms These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Describe the basic principles underpinning health and safety Describe health and safety related issues in a familiar work or learning environment in the context of the tools, equipment and associated documentation Define both employer and employee responsibilities for a familiar work or learning environment with regard to health and safety and accident prevention by referring to appropriate legislation Group hazards by type, including physical, electrical mechanical, chemical, psychological and work related musculoskeletal disorders Give examples of ergonomic risks in a familiar work or learning environment Demonstrate the correct method of using a fire blanket and firefighting equipment Participate in a fire drill following procedures correctly Describe the procedures to be taken following an accident Demonstrate knowledge of personal and workplace health, safety and hygiene Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 94 Pages Teaching Slides: 85 Slides

This is an introduction to Career Planning for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides, templates and extras. The resource is intended to introduce students to Career Planning, including: Career planning and personal profile Career paths Coping with change Career toolkit Interviews Topics include: Self-assessment Values inventory Skills, e.g., soft skills, transferable, vocational Long and short term goals Career action plan Effects of change CV Job profile Self-evaluation These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Explain the principles underpinning career planning Compile a personal profile Develop achievable career objectives Explore a variety of acceptable career options and job types Compile information on personal contacts or networks Describe the principles underpinning managing change Practice a range of personal interactions to include interview skills Compile a personal job seeking tool kit, e.g., cover letter, CV, portfolio of references, etc. Prepare to participate in further education or training or employment by finding application requirements for a specific course or employment, applying as required, participating in a simulated interview and evaluating own performance. Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides, templates and extras. Student Worksheets: 157 Pages Teaching Slides: 70 Slides

This is an introduction to Breakfast Cookery for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and other extras. The resource is intended to introduce students to breakfast cookery and catering, including: Food legislation and kitchen safety Making hot and cold breakfasts Food preparation Menu planning Topics include: Food safety, e.g. food storage, temperature, hygiene, dietary requirements, etc. Kitchen terminology Basic cooking processes, including following recipes, measuring, choosing ingredients, baking, frying, grilling, poaching, garnishing, presenting, etc. Organisation of a professional kitchen Basic techniques of tasting Basic understanding of food costs and quality These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: A. explain the basic principles of food safety and associated legislation B. explain the organisation of a professional kitchen C. use kitchen terminology, weights and measures appropriately D. explain how different degrees of cooking affect foods E. demonstrate basic techniques of tasting, recognition of food freshness and garnishing finished dishes F. demonstrate basic cookery processes including grilling, poaching, shallow frying, boiling and simmering G. demonstrate basic techniques for preparation of hot and cold cereals and breads H. assist in preparing and presenting a full Irish cooked and a continental breakfast, plated and buffet style I. comply with current food safety and hygiene legislation and regulation J. demonstrate basic understanding of the food cost and quality control cycle Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? Student Worksheets: 143 Pages Teaching Slides: 131 Slides

This is an introduction to Health and Fitness for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to health and fitness, including: Healthy lifestyle and diary A balanced diet Physical activity Healthy choices Healthy habits Topics include: Managing stress Getting active each day Being mindful Setting goals Varied diet Essential minerals Vitamins Healthy cooking tips Food labels These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Describe the concepts underpinning a healthy lifestyle Identify the benefits of good eating practices Demonstrate an understanding of physical fitness List local leisure facilities and the activities they provide Demonstrate a basic understanding of stress, including methods of managing stress Outline the effects of smoking and substance abuse on physical and mental health Maintain a lifestyle diary, recording food intake, physical activity and stressors Demonstrate exercises that incorporate the components of fitness Reflect on own personal lifestyle practices, including changes made as a result of new learning Demonstrate the application of communications, team working and quality awareness in a health and fitness environment Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 94 Pages Teaching Slides: 79 Slides

This is an introduction to Emotional Health for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teacher notes and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to emotional wellbeing and self-awareness, including: Awareness of self in the environment Awareness of own personal abilities and skills Personal care and hygiene Food and nutrition Types of emotion Expressing feelings Coping strategies These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes, among others: Understand that own features are unique Use motivation to improve personal abilities and skills Cooperate with adults who give daily support Take part in personal care routines Use the senses to explore foods Use eating and drinking utensils Take part in preparing food Show basic hygiene rules around food Follow safety rules in the kitchen Make healthy snacks Plan, shop for and prepare healthy food Express some feelings Show interest in the feelings of others and respond Show interest and enjoyment in being with others Topics include: Abilities, skills, talents Motivation Anger management Relaxation Mindfulness Gratitude Healthy living Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and teacher notes. Student Worksheets: 144 Pages Teaching Slides: 88

This is an introduction to Data Handling for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and extras. The resource is intended to introduce students to basic data handling skills, including: Data in everyday life Gathering data Showing and presenting data These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (DH1) Identify the use of data in everyday life, e.g. the numbers of people who want tea/coffee (DH2) Gather data with one criterion following clear instructions (DH3) Sort data using one criterion, e.g. grouping counters indicating preferences for tea (DH4) Communicate information relating to data, e.g. of not more than two variables Topics include: Describing and sorting data Using tally marks Types of graphs Gathering data Taking part in a recycling project Group investigation, including choosing survey topic, collecting data, collating data, presenting findings Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and extras. Student Worksheets: 92 Pages Teaching Slides: 75

This is an introduction to Being Part of a Community for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teacher notes. teaching slides and extras. The resource is intended to introduce students to** being a helpful and productive member of the community**, including: Relating to others Using local facilities Moving to different environments Being safe in the community Contributing to the community These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes (among others): Acknowledge unfamiliar people Show enjoyment from an interaction with another person or other people Respond consistently to familiar people Communicate an ability to connect people with their roles Engage in supported activities on daily life skills Be a member of one or more groups in or outside of school, actively participating where possible Participate appropriately in using different areas/rooms in their immediate environment Visit and participate appropriately in using facilities in their environment Show respect for items belonging to others and use them appropriately Co-operate in preparing for and transitioning to a new location Respond to cues (visual, verbal, gesture, sound) to locate familiar places Communicate ‘No’ Observe rules of safety in different environments Show recognition of places and people in the community who can help us Behave appropriately in familiar routine or special events and where possible play their expected role within it Show awareness that actions have consequences Participate in the care of the immediate and local environment Engage in a task or job in the community Topics include: Relationships with others Daily skills Facilities, e.g. at school/centre, in town Respecting places and people’s things Preparing to go somewhere Asking for help Safety when out Taking care of Earth Helping the community Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teacher notes. teaching slides and extras. Student Worksheets: 133 Pages Teaching Slides: 56 Teacher Notes: 34 Pages

This is an introduction to **Measurement **for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teacher notes and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to measurement in everyday life, including: Size, length, weight, height Temperature Speed Capacity Money Topics include: Measuring length, height, temperature, etc. Euro and cents Shopping and money **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** Investigate objects and language in relation to measurement Participate in everyday activities associated with measurement in the student’s environment Participate in a shopping experience or in an activity where real money is used functionally Participate in recording and displaying number and/or familiar data Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teacher notes and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 116 Pages Teacher Notes: 42 Pages Teaching Slides: 53

This is an introduction to **Listening and Speaking **for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teacher notes and audio recordings. The resource is intended to introduce students to listening and speaking skills, including: Listening activities Speaking tips Informal and formal listening and speaking These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (LS1) Listen to obtain information, e.g. weather forecast, talking clock, traffic report (LS2) Follow clear succinct instruction in familiar contexts (LS3) Explore ideas and new vocabulary that is relevant and appropriate to a personal situation, orally e.g. planning a holiday or social event (LS4) Interact appropriately in a narrow range of formal and informal social situations, e.g. in relation to greeting, leaving, seeking information/assistance from an employer/doctor/family member/friend (LS5) Express opinions, facts and feelings in response to familiar and/or personal situation, e.g. using speech, gesture or signing as appropriate (LS6) Communicate about the past, present and future activities Topics include: Listening to and following instructions Conversation Vocabulary Questions Opinions, facts and feelings Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teacher notes and audio recordings. Student Worksheets: 112 Pages Teacher Notes: 57

This is an introduction to Managing Personal Finances for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides, templates and documents. The resource is intended to introduce students to managing money in their everyday lives, including: All about money Minding your money Financial view Topics include: Personal financial experiences Spending diary Common financial documents Needs vs wants Budgeting Saving and borrowing money Employment Financial difficulties Gambling These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: 1 Discuss personal and cultural values surrounding money 2 Explain a personal budget to include income and expenditure 3 Identify basic tax and social welfare deductions on a payslip 4 Distinguish between current financial needs and future spending 5 Identify common social welfare entitlements 6 Describe ways of managing payments, 7 Give examples of the agencies that provide support during financial difficulty 8 Demonstrate knowledge of consumer rights and the available mechanisms to exercise them 9 Prepare a weekly spending plan 10 Identify ways of saving money 11 Prepare a savings plan 12 Describe the economic and social environment and its impact on personal finances 13 Compare a limited range of savings and borrowing products from financial institutions 14 Compare personal financial experience and habits with those of dependents, partners, family and friends. Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides, templates and documents. Student Worksheets: 168 Pages Teaching Slides: 142 Slides