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

National School Sport Week 2017 is taking place from the 26-30 June. The week is a fantastic opportunity for students to be more active and take part in more PE and school sport. National School Sport Week started in 2008, and last year saw over 5,000 schools and 1.8 million pupils take part! Resource in prezi.

Covers: What is Discrimination?, Understanding Discrimination, two role plays and a case study activity. Tutorial activity in prezi. Suitable for both vertical and horizontal tutor groups. Includes discussion activity and Employability and Learning framework.

A simple introduction to Critical Thinking. It focuses on questioning in order to arrive at a theory. Using information about the mysteries surrounding the Nazca lines, in Peru, learners are asked to develop a theory which explains this phenomenon. It includes consideration of the existence of aliens as well as theories advanced by recognised experts in this area. There are inevitable light-hearted factors for this reason! The mantra here is to remain open-minded until you have the evidence to form an opinion, to challenge what you know and be prepared to investigate what you don’t. There are opportunities for further investigation and a presentation on the topic at the end of the session. This resource is part of THREE Critical Thinking resources. It could be used as part of a study skills activity. Ideally aimed at KS4 and beyond, though elements could be easily adapted for KS3 learners.

School Diversity Week is the national celebration of LGBT+ equality in education. Launched in 2016, over 450,000 pupils and teachers across the UK are expected to mark School Diversity Week 2018. interactive resource in prezi Includes short video Suitable for whole class, small groups or individuals Aimed at KS3 /KS4.

Why is Maths important? Gaining a Maths qualification has never been more emphasised in schools and colleges. But why is Maths so important to your future? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

On November 11th, Remembrance events will be held in the UK and many other countries around the world. These events will often include readings of famous war poems from the First World War. This tutorial in prezi looks at three poems: - ‘For The Fallen’, by Laurence Binyon - 'In Flanders Fields', by John McCrae - 'Dulce et decorum est', by Wilfred Owen Includes SMSC questions relating to War Poetry. Suitable for small and larger groups.

This is the third Critical Thinking resource and focuses on the need for logical reasoning. It establishes the concepts of the premise and conclusion as the basis of a logical argument. It also highlights 4 “logic traps” - the non sequitur, generalisation, assumption and irrelevance. These principles are applied to the legend of Atlantis as a light-hearted approach to creating a logical argument. There are opportunities to evaluate the logic of ‘experts’ who have written on this topic. This approach offers opportunities to conduct further independent study to do the same thing. (There are a lot of theories out there!). Finally, learners are challenged to create their own logical argument on the Atlantis legend. This resource could be used for KS4 learners and beyond, though it could be adapted for KS3 easily.

'Independence Day' celebrates the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. A day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the flag. Tutorial activity in prezi. Suitable for both vertical and horizontal tutor groups. Includes Employability and Learning framework, plus SMSC questions.

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

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

New guidance for child psychologists acknowledges that adolescence now effectively continues until the age of 25. So is this the new cut-off point for adulthood? Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Ten tips to support learners in giving a presentation. PDF document

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

By 2025 it is estimated that over 5 million jobs in the UK will be lost to automation and robots. This means that the job market that current school students will be joining will be vastly different from the one we know today. The skills required to compete and thrive in this world will be those that robots and computers find difficult to copy. Soft-skills, like creativity, communication and working with others will become vital for job seekers of the future. Interactive resource in prezi. Contains video and infographic content. Suitable for individuals, groups and parents. Aimed at KS3, KS4 and KS5

Aspirations - How your beliefs help personal achievement Beliefs can have a major impact on learning and success. Learn about: understanding the power of beliefs, about limiting vs empowering belief and your own beliefs. Interactive resource developed in prezi Can be used by small groups, individuals or by parents. Includes employability and learning skills framework

Tutorial activity in prezi based around a short video clip of Usain Bolt discussing his goals. Students have the opportunity to set both short and long term goals for their time both in school and out. Suitable for both horizontal and vertical tutor groups. Includes PDF worksheet.

Daily Growth Mindset Powerpoint tutorial activity Suitable for both horizontal and vertical tutor groups

Topical tutorial activity There are 9 multiple choice questions about Suitable for both horizontal and vertical tutor groups Two pdf documents provided: a question and an answer sheet