Welcome to Knowledge and Skills a dynamic partnership with lots of experience in designing and delivering employability skills, careers education and work experience. Our shop includes resources in these categories:
Careers education for young adults: with modern magazine style images.
Careers education for 11-14+ learners: these are the ones with the dogs!
Work experience support: projects and guides for self-directed learning.
Level 1 maths: popular topics featuring our elephant friends!
Welcome to Knowledge and Skills a dynamic partnership with lots of experience in designing and delivering employability skills, careers education and work experience. Our shop includes resources in these categories:
Careers education for young adults: with modern magazine style images.
Careers education for 11-14+ learners: these are the ones with the dogs!
Work experience support: projects and guides for self-directed learning.
Level 1 maths: popular topics featuring our elephant friends!
“Freaky fractions” is a presentation and activities to help students learn about fractions. By the end of the topic students will be able to write fractions correctly, work out problems using basic fractions and simplify them.
It is appropriate for learners who need a simple presentation of this subject to complement any programme of functional maths at Level 1, and can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities.
Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. It also provides good evidence of lesson planning. The slideshow adds visual appeal and interest to engage students. The final slide is a review for students to consolidate their learning on this topic.
The second file includes a teacher answer sheet, and student score sheets to copy if needed. The lesson can be run from the presentation alone, if students make notes in their own files or on paper. The score sheet is provided as an optional extra.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in a sport or leisure setting. The resource is a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 2. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detailed skills log is also appended as an optional extra, which includes more evidence gathering appropriate to this subject at Level 2. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in an ICT setting. The resource is a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 2. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detailed skills log is also appended as an optional extra, which includes more evidence gathering appropriate to this subject at Level 2. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
“What’s your area?” is a lesson about areas, shapes and perimeters. By the end of this topic students will be able to work out areas and perimeters and apply this to different situations.
This lesson is appropriate for learners who need a simple presentation of this subject to complement any programme of functional maths at Level 1, and can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities.
Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. It also provides good evidence of lesson planning. The slideshow adds visual appeal and interest to engage students. The final slide is a review for students to consolidate their learning on this topic.
The second file includes a teacher answer sheet, and student score sheets to copy if needed. The lesson can be run from the presentation alone, if students make notes in their own files or on paper. The score sheet is provided as an optional extra.
“Be Positive?” is a lesson about positive and negative numbers. Students will learn how to use whole numbers, know what positive and negative numbers are and how to do calculations using both. They will complete calculations using a number line to help them understand the relationship between positive and negative numbers.
This lesson is appropriate for learners who need a simple presentation of this subject to complement any programme of functional maths at Level 1, and can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities.
Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. It also provides good evidence of lesson planning. The slideshow adds visual appeal and interest to engage students. The slide show ends with a review for students to consolidate their learning on this topic.
The second file includes a teacher answer sheet and student score sheet. The lesson can be run from the presentation alone, if students make notes in their own files or on paper. The score sheet is provided as an optional extra.
“Get to the point” is a presentation and activities to help students learn about using decimal numbers up to two decimal places. By the end of it they will be able to read decimal numbers and know what they mean. They will also be able to do calculations with numbers that have up to two decimal places.
This lesson is appropriate for learners who need a simple presentation of this subject to complement any programme of functional maths at Level 1, and can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities.
Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. It also provides good evidence of lesson planning. The slideshow adds visual appeal and interest to engage students. The final slide is a review for students to consolidate their learning on this topic.
The second file includes a teacher answer sheet, and student score sheets to copy if needed. The lesson can be run from the presentation alone, if students make notes in their own files or on paper. The score sheet is provided as an optional extra.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in an engineering setting. The resource is a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 2. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detailed skills log is also appended as an optional extra, which includes more evidence gathering appropriate to this subject at Level 2. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in a creative or media setting. The resource s a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 1. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in a sport or leisure setting. The resource s a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 1. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in a hospitality setting. The resource s a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 1. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in a social care setting. The resource s a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 1. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in a retail setting. The resource is a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 2. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detailed skills log is also appended as an optional extra, which includes more evidence gathering appropriate to this subject at Level 2. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in a hospitality setting. The resource is a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 2. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detailed skills log is also appended as an optional extra, which includes more evidence gathering appropriate to this subject at Level 2. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
This work experience project will help students to build a record of achievement, keep portfolio evidence of work-based learning and gain the maximum benefit from work experience in a creative and media setting. The resource is a set of print friendly pages in large A4 size and is intended for students working at around Level 2. The sheets include questions and space for recording evidence of tasks completed, skills developed, information about the organisation, health and safety and environmental management. A detailed skills log is also appended as an optional extra, which includes more evidence gathering appropriate to this subject at Level 2. A detachable employer reference is also included. The project is for use in a workplace setting.
“Going for gold” is a classroom topic about how to plan for short and long term goals. It helps students to understand that planning for their goals is an important step in achieving them, and that breaking down a long term goal into smaller steps will help to keep them on track and make their more complex goals achievable. Students will try out a goal planning exercise and reflect on how this could be useful to them in the future.
This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 4 but can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities, and provides good evidence of lesson planning. Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes modern and striking imagery to appeal to young adult learners.
“My dream job” is a self-contained classroom topic that encourages students to think about the values they associate with certain careers and how these relate to their own goals and aspirations. Finding a job role that fits our values is a key aspect of being happy and fulfilled at work. This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 3 and provides good evidence of lesson planning.
Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes engaging and high quality images to add visual appeal.
“Decisions decisions” is a self-contained classroom topic about what influences our decisions – consciously and subconsciously. Young people often feel that they have little or no control over decisions that affect their lives which can lead to stress. It is vital that they are supported to develop the confidence to make rational decisions in their everyday lives and for their future career planning.
Students will reflect on decisions they have made in the past, and become more aware of what influences them when they face choices.
This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 3 and provides good evidence of lesson planning. Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes engaging and high quality images to add visual appeal.
“Lifestyle choices” is a self-contained classroom topic that introduces the idea of self-regulation or applying limits to your own behaviour and asks students to consider how some poor lifestyle choices could affect their ability to work. The topic focuses on two aspects of self-regulation – diet and substance use.
This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 4 but can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities, and provides good evidence of lesson planning. Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes modern and striking imagery to appeal to young adult learners.
“Magnificent mock interviews” is a lesson and preparation pack for students who need to take part in simulated interviews. Getting feedback on a mock interview can help students to know what to expect in a real interview situation. The interview can be arranged for every student at a time to suit them; however holding a group introduction and discussion is an effective way of helping students to prepare. This topic will need to be completed over more than one session in order to carry out preparation, interviews and feedback sessions. Briefing notes and feedback sheets have been included for students and interviewer(s), and a preparation checklist for the organiser.
This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 4 but can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities, and provides good evidence of lesson planning. Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes modern and striking imagery to appeal to young adult learners.
“Artificial Intelligence” is a classroom topic about how skills for work are changing in a world of rapidly expanding technology. We all use multiple devices to manage our social lives and entertain ourselves, but our homes and workplaces are also going to see rapid change over the next few years. In this topic students will debate what intelligence and artificial intelligence mean to them, what skills may or may not be replaced by A.I. devices and how this could impact on the future of work.
This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 4 but can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities, and provides good evidence of lesson planning. Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes modern and striking imagery to appeal to young adult learners.