A workbook resources which can be used as assessment for a unit on preparing for interview. Suitable for students working at level 1 although can be amended to deliver to entry level. Covers criteria: The purpose of an interview for the interviewer and interviewee Use of open questions Research on what young people may have interviews for e.g. further/higher education, jobs, apprenticeships, voluntary work, work experience A guide to create a portfolio of supporting evidence in preparation for an interview

Four 1 hour long lessons on the topic of applying for job and courses. From the skills and qualities required on an application form, to presentation and interview skills. Created for distance learning used during the lockdown period but can be easily adapted or used in the classroom. Works alongside the OCN unit of Applying for jobs and courses but will easily work for any PSD of tutorial lesson on employability skills. Used for Entry level and Level 1 learners within the Foundation department (FE college). 4 x PowerPoint lessons, including tasks with timers, videos and feedback. Lesson 1 - Job application forms, what is required. Skills and qualities. Lesson 2 - Skills and qualities, strengths and weaknesses. Lesson 3 - Clothing and personal hygiene for interviews Lesson 4 - Interview practice, key questions and question styles. Lessons 5-7 - attitudes and behaviours in the workplace. Workbook containing tasks to use as assessment included.

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.

Pack of 8 lessons including worksheets and assignment booklet on personal health. Designed to be delivered to foundation students at entry level 2 and 3. Can be used with OCN West Midlands units or as PSD. Can be adapted to suit needs of individual students. Cover topics such as: Common illnesses, symptoms and how to look after yourself, Healthy lifestyle choices, How much sugar is in the food and drink we consume, Pulse and heart rate after activity and plotting results into a graph.

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

A 7 page workbook which is used with students with special educational needs as a reflection of their work experience. Pitched at Level 1 but can be easily adapted to other levels. Contains criteria such as: Describing what went well on placement Thinking about what could have been done differently Learning from placement Skills and qualities Goal setting

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

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 containing 12 tasks based on L1 Money. Created for use with students on Foundation programmes who have EHCPs, SEND or other neurodiversities. Learning outcomes covered: Add amounts of money Subtract amounts of money Multiply amounts of money in pounds and pence by one and two digit numbers Divide amounts of money in pounds and pence by one and two digit numbers Check calculations involving money using a calculator Range of tasks including: Cut and stick tasks, supporting soft skills and dexterity for personal targets Cloze questions Multiple choice questions Questions requiring full sentence answers, developing maths and English skills Calcuating change required when purchasing items Displaying monetary values using decmial places Scenario based questions Showing working

Continuation of Applying for jobs and courses lessons including workbook. Topics covered include: Positive attitudes and behaviours at work, the difference between positive and negative behaviours, comparisons of expected behvaiours at work compared to school/college.

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.

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.

Full workbook/assignments, differentiated for entry levels 2 and 3 on using domestic appliances. Includes 10 week scheme of work with references to E&D, maths and English, assessment and activity suggestions. A useful resources to use with students who are 14+ with SEND to support them in using appliances safely within the home, educational or work environment. Linked to the OCN specification for Living Independently should you wish to use it for formal assessment however can easily be adapted for RARPA or other awarding bodies. Criteria includes: What domestic appliances are and what they are used for What are the risks and control measures Practically showing the students can use appliances safely Safety guides, risk assessments Supplementing activities suggested in scheme of work.

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.

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.

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.

A 14 page workbook including 7 comprehensive tasks to meet the following learning outcomes: • Reading short text on familiar topics • Identify purpose of different texts • Recognise key words, symbols and signs in texts • Use headings, illustrations and captions to find information • Sequence information in alphabetical order by first letters