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 is designed to coincide with World Creativity and Innovation Day in April, but could fit at any juncture in your Careers/Lifeskills/ PHSE schedule. The Powerpoint includes various opportunities for discussion and to get students thinking, along with optional suggested video links. The presentation is wholly adaptable, given that everyone has different time allocations. The Teaching Notes include a link to duplicate an introductory quiz/survey on Forms to begin to introduce students to the topic. It is also available as part of our Our Planet, Our Impact series.

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.