A fantastic resource for those teaching BTEC Level 1 Introductory. This resource includes starter activities and plenary tasks, differentiated learning objectives, tasks with differentiation, employability tasks, and Maths and English tasks included (where possible). The resource is very interactive and has been put together by teachers to improve consistency. There are seven PowerPoints that relate to Learning Aim A and B. There are attached worksheets which help with the delivery of the Unit. The unit also includes an assignment workbook to aid the delivery and, therefore suits the level of the learner.

Personal Development/Self-Discipline: 1x hour PowerPoint, worksheets, clips, well differentiated, KS3/4 all editable and ready to go. Perfect as an introduction to Personal Development. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. All our resources are editable (so easy to adapt for your classes) and are designed to last one hour each. You can find many more inexpensive and free PSHE, Citizenship and RE resources at my shop: EC_Resources )check out some of our most popular PSHE, Citizenship and RE resources below: Mental Health PSHE Bundle 1 Whole Year of PSHE Resources British Values Citizenship Bundle Careers, Employment and Enterprise Bundle Islam Bundle Sex and Relationships Education

A pupil self-evaluation exit ticket designed to support reflection on Scotland’s Meta-Skills framework. It encourages learners to consider their progress in the three key areas of Self-Management, Social Intelligence and Innovation by identifying strengths and areas for development. The visual layout has been designed to align with the Skills Development Scotland Meta-Skills poster, making it familiar and accessible for pupils. The resource can be used as a plenary activity, assessment tool or evidence of skills development across the curriculum, helping learners become more aware of the transferable skills they are developing through their learning experiences.

2 HOURS - NEW PSHE / Careers lesson for 2026, perfect for students to begin to assess and develop their personal skills, strengths, interests, qualities and values in relation to their future career paths. This lesson covers both Gatsby Guidelines and the DfE’s new 2026 RSHE Guidelines / PSHE Association’s objectives for Living in the Wider World KS3. Everything is editable. engaging and easy to follow. Lesson plan included. Students will discover their own personal skills, strengths, interests, qualities and values by assessing examples, completing progress templates, creative and fun tasks, video clip tasks, partnered activities and much more. They will then investigate the employability skills their potential future employers are looking for in the modern world, and see just how much their personal attributes have already started to apply. They will also set realistic but ambitious goals about those they wish to develop and begin thinking about how their interests and values could also help them decide upon a career path. This is taken from the new 2026 COMPLETE SECONDARY PSHE Package This contains all the new DfE RSHE 2026 topics - AI deepfakes, sextortion, chatbots, brain development, coercive control, online misogyny, harmful behaviour online and so much more. We are confident you’ll be pleased with this resource – however, if you have any issues at all, contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk and we’ll help you straight away. If you try to contact us through Tes we may not for be alerted for days so may not be able to help you on time. Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, The British Legion, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. We also run the EC Publishing website, where you can find anything and everything for PSHE. Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 12,000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.

Rote learning, rote writing... we get what we teach. For example, according to evidence cited in a recent study, if we’re not careful, students rely on their teachers’ and textbooks’ interpretation of historical events rather than work from different documents to make their own interpretation of an issue.

From Pen to Page - Personal Writing is a clear, structured, and exam-focused resource designed to support students preparing for the personal essay on the Higher Level Leaving Certificate Paper 1. This booklet helps students understand the reflective nature of personal writing while developing an authentic voice, emotional honesty, and purposeful structure. **What’s Included: *** An accessible explanation of what a personal essay is Guidance on tone, style, and finding an authentic voice A full breakdown of what examiners reward, linked directly to the PCLM marking scheme A detailed section on the features of strong personal writing “Instead of saying this… say this” examples to improve phrasing and expression Tasks on voice, honesty, reflection, and developing ideas Structured guidance on openings, development, and endings Quick practice activities for use in class or homework A full section on language and stylistic techniques Five sample personal essays (2015–2025), each with annotations, PCLM-style examiner breakdowns, and follow-up student tasks Tone exploration activities and comparison tasks A clear list of personal essay do’s and don’ts Practice titles from recent exam papers **Why this resource works: *** Breaks down the personal essay into manageable, student-friendly steps Provides a strong emphasis on voice, reflection, and purpose — the core skills examiners reward Model responses and annotated samples make expectations clear and achievable Supports mixed-ability classes with scaffolding, exemplars, and practical tasks Ideal for direct instruction, independent writing, station teaching, or revision Perfect for: Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mixed-ability Senior Cycle English classes Teachers who want a structured, ready-to-use resource that links directly to PCLM Format: PDF Optimised for printing, projecting, or digital classroom use.

MEETS NEW 2026 DfE GUIDANCE - In this lesson students will investigate what communication skills are, why communication skills are so important and how everyone can develop or improve on them with practice. Students are given practical activities to help improve their communication skills in pairs or small groups and will set their own skills targets. Includes practical, analysis, clip and creative activities. Suitable for KS3 or KS4. Includes lesson plan. This lesson is taken from the new EC Publishing Complete 2026 PSHE Package which can be found at the EC Publishing website. Everything is editable and easy to pick up and run with and includes future DfE updates too. This has been written to cover the 2026 PSHE guidance from the DfE and PSHE Association for RSHE. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, The British Legion, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. Please visit our Tes store https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EC_Resources for everything PSHE, RSE, RE and Citizenship. Check out our PSHE Packages on Tes here: Complete KS3 PSHE and RSE Complete KS4 PSHE and RSE Complete KS5 PSHE and RSE One Year of Citizenship and British Values Complete KS3 RE Complete Careers and Employability AQA Citizenship GCSE Mega Pack Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 12,000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.

The resource is designed for young people, aged 12+, who have social and communication related difficulties. It may benefit those with Autism or Neurodiversities but will also suit a range of learners who find social interaction, relationships, communication and independence more difficult for any reason. The workbook is packed full with 50 pages of activities that are designed to be used in the classroom or at home. This workbook can be used as a programme of work on social skills for learners who wish to develop these skills. It’s important for the teacher or adult working with the learner to check each activity for suitability for their individual student and that the programme is suitable for the individual. The topics covered include: Knowing Yourself, Relationships, Emotions, Independence and Social Scenarios. The booklet is in read-only PDF format. It can be used with compatible text-to-speech software and coloured backgrounds have been used on most pages so that the booklet is dyslexia-friendly.

Two-hour lesson, mapped to new RSHE 2026 DfE guidance (see lesson plan included for details), jam-packed with information the best ways to revise (as well as how and why) and the most common revision pitfalls, and why these don’t work. Students will complete tasks where they try out the very best methods, critique their current revision strategies, and put new plans into action which integrate all of the new and improved ideas. A revision timetable is included, where students can not only plan their time - but also add in HOW they intend to use the best revision methods they have learned about, during that time (plenary task). An emphasis is also included on sleep, healthy eating and exercise in the months leading up to the exams, to ensure maximum performance. There are loads of activities, clips, information sheets, plans and more and everything is editable to you can tweak for any class.Includes detailed lesson plan. This double lesson is engaging and very easy to follow, best suited to KS4 but also very useful for KS5 (or even KS3 end of year exams). This Revision + Study Skills lesson covers all the best techniques for GCSE revision and gives the students activities in order to apply and practice their new skills in any subjects of their choice. It could be used in Tutor Time as exam preparation or in any revision lesson. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. All our resources are editable (so easy to adapt for your classes) and are designed to last one hour each. Taken from the new 2026 EC Publishing Complete PSHE Secondary Package. We are confident you’ll be pleased with this resource – however, if you have any issues at all, contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk and we’ll help you straight away. If you try to contact us through Tes we may not be alerted for days so may not be able to help you on time.

This fully editable 33-slide assembly explores the importance of personal development and how schools help prepare young people not just for exams, but for life beyond the classroom. Designed for KS3–KS5, this assembly helps students reflect on the kind of person they are becoming and the skills, habits, and qualities needed to thrive in adult life, relationships, careers, and future challenges. The assembly explores: What personal development actually means Why school is about far more than grades Preparing for adult life and future challenges The four areas of character development: Intellectual Character Moral Character Civic Character Performance Character Growth mindset and learning from setbacks The science of habits and long-term success Employability skills and the changing future workplace Confidence, resilience, communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence Reflection activities and discussion opportunities The importance of continual growth and lifelong learning The assembly also includes: Tutor-time reflection activities A “Personal Development Wheel” self-assessment task Embedded YouTube video links Detailed teacher notes and delivery guidance throughout Research-informed content linked to modern educational priorities Perfect for: Whole school assemblies Tutor time PSHE / Personal Development programmes Character education Careers education Ofsted Personal Development focus This assembly is professionally designed, highly engaging, and fully editable to suit your school context and ethos. Explore my TES Assembly Store for 100+ ready-to-use assemblies covering: mental health, resilience, masculinity, relationships, digital literacy, study skills, peer pressure, wellbeing, motivation, belonging, and personal development.

This unit focuses on teaching students 21st century skills to be successful in adulthood. This is a unit plan with 10 weeks of lessons, with 3 lessons per week. It is intended to be taught as a warm up session at the commencement of your lesson. I am teaching this with my English class, but it could work with other subject areas that focus on applied learning, critical thinking or life skills. • The aim of this unit is to support students’ personal development skills for success in the 21st century. • The skills covered in this unit can be applied to personal and professional life situations. • The lessons and activities are short 5-15min activities conducted at the commencement of each lesson involving individual and collaborative tasks. • The unit covers skills involved with: communication, collaboration, problem-solving, initiative, leadership, flexibility, self-management, life-long learning, planning and organisation, and technological and digital literacy. The lessons can be tweaked to suit your own specific cohort and their needs and abilities. **The resource is 93 slides long and in PowerPoint (PPT) format. ** I sincerely hope that your students gain a lot of life skills from this unit and it provides them with the skills needed to be successful in the 21st century.

A practical and engaging resource to help KS1 pupils build essential life skills, one month at a time. This printable pack includes 10 simple, age-appropriate challenges that promote independence, safety, and confidence — perfect for circle time, PSHE lessons, or display. Skills covered include: Learning your address and phone number Tying shoelaces or a tie Giving directions Writing a postcard or letter Learning the Green Cross Code Making a short speech Knowing your date of birth Contacting 999 in an emergency Spelling your full name Includes: 10 printable posters (one per skill) Clear, child-friendly language Display-friendly layout Low-prep format — just print and go! Perfect for: KS1 / P4 classrooms, pastoral care, life skills lessons, or whole-class challenges. Encourages discussion, reflection, and real-world readiness.

This pack is available for £15 on our website Honeyguide SLS. Looking to review your school personal development policies, procedures and processes? Wondering how you could improve or evaluate your school’s approach? As a school leader, you understand the importance of ensuring that your school provides the best possible education for its pupils. Personal development is essential for equipping pupils with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for their overall success and fulfillment in life, and with the information and resources in this pack, you can feel confident and well-prepared to audit this area and assist your continuing school improvement journey. Filled with useful points to consider, ways to move your thinking forward and covering the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) for personal development, this audit pack is useful for new and experienced leaders alike. A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you audit the personal development practices, policies and procedures in your setting. This audit pack is designed to help you identify areas of strength and weakness in the school’s personal development provision and to provide recommendations for improvement. This pack is suitable for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, pastoral and welfare leaders and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted personal development judgement area and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve opportunities for personal development in the setting. This pack is suitable for new and experienced school leaders. When you make your purchase, you’ll receive the whole pack, including: A 13-page PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need. 5 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include: Personal Development Audit Personal Development Action Plan Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids Personal Development Document Checklist Personal Development Question Bank Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit Honeyguide SLS for further information. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

1 hour fully resourced Careers lesson focusing on why future employers are looking for leadership skills, what these are and how we can use them and demonstrate we have these. Ideal as part of a unit for the Gatsby Benchmark Careers Guidelines. The lesson sees students investigate the different facets of leadership, complete a leadership skills audit, team group activities, individual tasks, clip tasks and and is perfect for a PSHE Careers unit. This resource pack includes a one hour long PowerPoint with accompanying worksheets, well differentiated activities, literacy focus tasks, clip tasks with three-way differentiated questions and information sheets. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and fun activities. It is useful for PSHE, Citizenship or Tutor Time. As with all our lessons, you don’t need any prior knowledge as all the information is included - you can just pick up and teach it. You can find many more inexpensive and free PSHE, Citizenship GCSE, Careers, Finance and RE resources at my shop: MORE PSHE RESOURCES

This is a full course unit on Developing Own interpersonal Skills. Definition of Interpersonal Skills, importance of interpersonal skills in specific occupations, personal skills audit ( strengths and weakness. How to manage time and stress. The difference between aggressive, assertive and passive behaviour. How to recognise confidence in self and others. How to identify and interpret different body language.

6 hours of new lessons created for Personal Development within PSHE. The lessons included are: Personal development introduction and creating personal targets (2 hours) Building resilience for success Assessing my skills and qualities for my future (2 hours) Budgeting money - building skills for independence Media and digital literacy for online awareness Each lesson includes a detailed, editable PowerPoint, accompanying worksheets, and a lesson plan. Students will complete case study and analysis tasks, literacy tasks, creative tasks, clip tasks and much more. These lessons are taken from the new EC Publishing Complete 2024 PSHE Package which can be found at the EC Publishing website. Everything is editable and easy to pick up and run with and includes future DfE updates too. This has been written to cover the 2026 PSHE guidance from the DfE and PSHE Association for RSE. You can contact us at info@ecpublishing.co.uk Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are the top TES PSHE providers and are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Children’s Commissioner, The Bank of England, The British Legion, MACS Charity, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK. Please visit our Tes store https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EC_Resources for everything PSHE, RSE, RE and Citizenship. Check out our PSHE Packages on Tes here: Complete KS3 PSHE and RSE Complete KS4 PSHE and RSE Complete KS5 PSHE and RSE One Year of Citizenship and British Values Complete KS3 RE Complete Careers and Employability AQA Citizenship GCSE Mega Pack Teaching PSHE, RE or Citizenship GCSE next year? Why not join our Citizenship and PSHE teachers Facebook group, with 12,000 other teachers, for guidance, advice and resource sharing.

PowerPoint complete lesson on developing learners job interview skills for BTEC level 1 L1 across all subjects

With mounting concern for the wellbeing and mental health of children, it’s essential that their Personal Development is a priority. Here we look at statutory expectations by the end of Primary and how a values-led approach to ‘soft skills’ development empowers learners so they are happy, ready to learn and can make the most of themselves throughout their school careers and on into their adult lives.

This document give students the opportunity to recall which of the PLTSs they have used, amongst other skills, during the lesson and how.