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 land based 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 hair or beauty 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 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.

Be smarter than the average, is a presentation and activities to help students learn about mean and average numbers and how to use basic data sets. 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 an early years care 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 construction 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 administration 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.

“Applications, Interviews” is a 20 page A4 workbook for students to complete on their own, working independently, with the support of a teacher or tutor. It is one of a series of modules that make up the My Work programme, aimed at young people who want to learn about how to improve their knowledge of getting a job. It has been written by a team with many years of experience in designing and delivering employability skills This module introduces some commonly accepted good practice in filling in application forms, on-line applications and interview preparation. The Module contains useful information and exercises on how to avoid pitfalls in applying for jobs and preparing for an interview, including common interview questions, personal presentation and learning how to communicate professionally. The design is well presented and colourful, and includes learning aims, a range of information and exercises, space for recording answers and a reflective log at the end to review learning. This workbook will be of value to any programme that includes employability, work readiness and general careers education. It would be particularly useful as part of work experience preparation. This workbook can be used for whole lessons or as part of a tutorial or enrichment session. NB: The workbook is presented in PDF Format.

“Health and Safety” is a 20 page A4 workbook for students to complete on their own, working independently, with the support of a teacher or tutor. It is one of a series of modules that make up the My Work programme, aimed at young people who want to learn about how to improve their knowledge of getting employment and working life. It has been written by a team with many years of experience in designing and delivering employability skills. The design is well presented and colourful, and includes learning aims, a range of information and exercises, space for recording answers and a reflective log at the end to review learning. In this module, students will learn about hazards and risks in the workplace, safety signs and hazardous substance control. They will consider the specific risks associated with different professions. This workbook will be of value to any programme that includes employability, work readiness and general careers education. It would be particularly useful as part of work experience preparation. This workbook can be used for whole lessons or as part of a tutorial or enrichment session. NB: The workbook is presented in PDF Format.

“Understanding Employability Skills” is a 20 page A4 workbook for students to complete on their own, working independently, with the support of a teacher or tutor. It is one of a series of modules that make up the My Work programme, aimed at young people who want to learn about how to improve their knowledge of how to get a job. It has been written by a team with many years of experience in designing and delivering employability skills resources. The design is well presented and colourful, and includes learning aims, a range of information and exercises, space for recording answers and a reflective log at the end to review learning. This module introduces the main employability skills valued by employers as defined by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Students will go on to explore the difference between skills and tasks and consider the value of transferable skills. They will then go on to look at motivation at work and what motivates them personally. There is an optional extension activity exploring two theories about what motivates us at work in more detail, and how this impacts on our happiness and success. This workbook will be of value to any programme that includes employability, work readiness and general careers education. It can be used for whole lessons or as part of a tutorial or enrichment session. NB: The workbook is presented in PDF Format.

“Customer awareness & Creativity” is an 18 page A4 workbook for students to complete on their own, working independently, with the support of a teacher or tutor. It is one of a series of modules that make up the My Work programme, aimed at young people who want to learn about how to improve their knowledge of how to get a job. It has been written by a team with many years of experience in designing and delivering employability skills This module introduces the basic concepts of customer awareness that apply in any organisation. The design is well presented and colourful, and includes learning aims, a range of information and exercises, space for recording answers and a reflective log at the end to review learning. Students will consider the difference between internal and external customers and the impact of good and bad service to any organisation. The second part of the module covers the relationship between creativity and problem solving and why these are valuable skills in the workplace. Students will go on to try out two methods and templates for problem solving. This workbook will be of value to any programme that includes employability, work readiness and general careers education. It can be used for whole lessons or as part of a tutorial or enrichment session. NB: The workbook is presented in PDF Format.

“Self-management and teamwork” is a 22 page A4 workbook for students to complete on their own, working independently, with the support of a teacher or tutor. It is one of a series of modules that make up the My Work programme, aimed at young people who want to learn about how to improve their knowledge of how to get a job. It has been written by a team with many years of experience in designing and delivering employability skills This module introduces two separate and vitally important aspects of being successful at work – taking responsibility for yourself, and teamwork. The design is well presented and colourful, and includes learning aims, a range of information and exercises, space for recording answers and a reflective log at the end to review learning. This module includes definitions and exercises relating to understanding what self-management is and how to evaluate your own self-management skills. Students will go on to look at effective goal planning and practice using templates for goal planning. The second half of the module covers the features of effective teamwork and handling conflict in teams. There is an optional extra activity looking at team roles in more detail. This workbook will be of value to any programme that includes employability, work readiness and general careers education. It can be used for whole lessons or as part of a tutorial or enrichment session. NB: The workbook is presented in PDF Format.

“Letters & CVs” is a 20 page A4 workbook for students to complete on their own, working independently, with the support of a teacher or tutor. It is one of a series of modules that make up the My Work programme, aimed at young people who want to learn about how to improve their knowledge of how to get a job. It has been written by a team with many years of experience in designing and delivering employability skills This module introduces the importance of a good letter of introduction and CV to your job search. Students will look at the features of a good and bad letter, and tips for good letter writing in print or e mail. They will then consider the features of a good and bad CV. The design is well presented and colourful, and includes learning aims, a range of information and exercises, space for recording answers and a reflective log at the end to review learning. This workbook will be of value to any programme that includes employability, work readiness and general careers education. It can be used for whole lessons or as part of a tutorial or enrichment session. NB: The workbook is presented in PDF Format.

“Question time” is a self-contained classroom topic that introduces students to some of the most commonly used interview questions and why they are used. Preparing and practising answers to common interview questions will help students to prepare for any interview situation. 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.

“What’s stopping me?” is a self-contained classroom topic that explores how students’ self-limiting beliefs can be barriers to progression and success. Students will identify the doubts and negative thoughts that may be preventing them from reaching their potential and how these may affect their future career progression. It helps students to challenge and overcome their self-doubts and self-imposed limitations in order to progress. 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.

“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.