Topical tutorial activity for secondary students Nine question quiz based on current events in politics, media, sport etc. Suitable for both horizontal and vertical tutor groups Two pdf documents provided: a question and an answer sheet A further 'prezi' resource is available that also includes: SMSC questions, Employability and Learning framework, British Values discussion, Reading activity and Numeracy question.

Career advice: How to look for work Where do you go to find work? This session will offer suggestions of ways to find work. Today's society has many sources of information - this can be part of the problem! Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Careers Advice : How to Create a Great CV This session will show you what a good CV needs and how to present it professionally. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Career Advice: 10 Careers of the Future This session will identify which career sectors are more likely to offer job opportunities in the future. The categories are presented in alphabetical order. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Obesity Time bomb: Who is to blame? Can it be avoided? In some parts of the world, it is now becoming almost ‘normal’ to be overweight! The global population is getting fatter all the time due to a powerful mix of cheap foods, social behaviours and commercial pressures. Can anything be done to prevent this growth in waistlines? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Measuring happiness Is it actually possible to measure happiness? The UK, like most countries, only uses economic factors to measure success. Is this the only way? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

UK Sugar Addiction: Is it killing us? A report by Public Health England, on the effect of sugar on the health of our society, has estimated that ill-health caused by sugar consumption costs the NHS over 17 billion pounds per year. So what are the issues and what might be done to cure our sweet tooth? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Healthy Eating: Five-a-day may not be enough! After years of being told to eat "5-a-day”, a recent study suggests we should further increase our daily intake of fruit and vegetables in order to reduce our chances of dying from a stroke or cancer. Eating at least seven portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a day has been proven to significantly lower the risk of death from both! Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Ramadan Mubarak! - Understanding a sacred time for Muslims A time of spiritual reflection, Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and commemorates when the Quran was first shown to the Prophet Muhammad. During this period of time Muslims, who are physically able, are required to fast each day, from sunrise to sunset. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Study Skills - The what and how of research The ability to understand and use different research methods is an essential ingredient of successful learning and achievement. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Christmas Around the World You might think Christmas has one identity, one culture. You'd be wrong! It is celebrated in many ways around the world, including in cultures which are not Christian. So what makes Christmas such a cultural phenomenon and why does it still stir tensions? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Literacy - English:The Universal Language Why has English become the most used language across the globe? Why is the use of English about to explode even further? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Study Skills - What are the skills required to be focused? The ability to be, and stay focused, is an essential ingredient for success in exams. Knowing and applying the relevant skills to be focused will improve learning and achievement in life and work. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Aspirations - Richard Branson's tips for enterprise success Richard Branson is the founder of the Virgin Group. He has become one of the most successful businessmen in the UK and is an icon of entrepreneurship. Here are his top ten tips for success in business and life. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework.

Aspirations - Thinking about your future? A famous interview question: Where do you see yourself in ten years time? Do you ever spend any time thinking about your future? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Aspirations - How to build your self confidence If you want to achieve anything you have to be confident about succeeding. Confidence is a skill, like any other, that can be learned and improved. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Aspirations - How Values help to make the right choices Your Values have a major impact on your happiness and success. Here is how.... Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Anti Bullying Week - How to tackle the cyber bullies! Unlike other types of bullying, cyberbullying can happen anytime, anywhere – you can be bullied when you might think you are safe. It can feel like there is no escape, but there are things you can do to make a difference. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Relationships: Make sure your CV gives the right impression The CV is both a personal statement and a personal marketing document. It needs to be professional and positive in tone, content and presentation. You need to stand out! How can you achieve this? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Relationships - How to present yourself Researchers found that we make eleven major decisions about one another in the first seven seconds of meeting. It seems the human brain is hardwired in this way! So how can we make sure that we present ourselves in a positive light? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework