10 page workbook to support students in identifying their skills and achievements in order to set targets for development. Links to career progression as key part of the assignment is to research careers that students are interested in and look at the skills/qualifications and qualities required for these. Planned to use with OCN /AIM L1 skills for living and work but can easily be adapted to suit different awarding bodies or used as standalone non accredited work with groups or one to one. Initial lesson included as a guide to how this has been delivered.

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.

A 15 page workbook covering teamwork skills within an educational or work place setting. Students are given a vocational scenario to work from to show that they have an understanding of and can demonstrate good teamworking skills in planning and holding an event to raise money for their chosen charities. Embed communication, employability and personal skills as well as literacy and numeracy. Easily adapted and differentiated for students with differing needs.

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.

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.

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.

Continuation of previous resources for Healthy lifestyles at entry level 3 and level 1. Workbook attached. Covers topics such as: physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, what young people can do if they need support.

Workbooks for choosing clothing and footwear at entry level 2 and 3. Based on OCN West Midlands spec. but can easily be adapted to suit a range of foundation qualifications including RARPA, ASDAN, Pearson etc. Main outcomes are: Understanding size, shape and clothing styles Suitable clothing and footwear for different seasons and weather conditions Where to purchase clothing and footwear Workbooks contain a range of tasks including: Posters PowerPoint presentation Cut and stick Sentence writing Labelling diagrams Free writing Q&A Can be used to create a scheme of work or weekly lesson plans using tasks in order.

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.

A 20 page workbook aimed at Foundation level students (Entry level 3 and L1). Covers the following outcomes: Outline your personal skills and qualities and explore how these may influence and support your progression choices. Be able to use advice and guidance for own learning needs. Apply, prepare for, and take part in an interview for chosen course/s. Reflect and review your progress and identify any ongoing support needs. A good tool for those who are unsure of their next steps and allows additional support input/advice and guidance to be given and recorded. Used for young people with EHCP’s and additional needs however can be adapted to specific EHCP outcomes or individual targets. Can be adapted for different schools/colleges to fit in information about your specific careers guidance.

A short, 4 page work booklet to support with the delivery of environmental issues unit to students working at Level 1 with special educational needs. Covers criteria such as: Ways that humans can affect the environment Actions that can be taken to benefit the environment Laws and regulations that protect the environment

Entry level 2 workbook, 12 pages on making a simple meal. Aimed at students with special educational needs, easily adapted to different levels. Works well with OCN West Midlands criteria however can be used with other awarding bodies. Criteria covered includes: Practical cooking observation sheets for tutor to complete Research ingredients to make a meal Types of utensils and how to use them safely How to use a cooker safely Cooking hazards and how to avoid them Serving a meal

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 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

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.