Speaking Responsibly + Listening Critically. A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed Careers / Personal Development lesson
Learning objectives
To understand what we mean by speaking responsibly.
To understand what we mean by listening critically.
To consider the different types of listening.
Some Key Terms Covered
Speaking responsibly, appreciative listening, comprehensive listening, empathetic listening, critical listening
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable Careers PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning) Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
The lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, variety of student facing tasks and comprehension tasks These resources have been designed to be engaging, informative and pick up and teach.
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Self-Improvement, Self-Care & Developing Soft Skills – PSHE / Citizenship Unit
Self-Improvement, Self-Care & Developing Soft Skills – PSHE / Citizenship Unit This dynamic and essential unit supports students in developing critical life skills that foster personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and effective communication. Designed to empower young people, the unit focuses on building self-awareness, accountability, resilience, and motivation—core attributes that contribute to success both in and outside of school. Students will explore how to make thoughtful decisions, communicate responsibly, manage stress through self-care, and develop perseverance to overcome challenges. These lessons nurture the soft skills that are increasingly valued by employers and essential for healthy relationships and lifelong learning. **Contents** • 7 Fully Editable Lesson Packs (see lesson topics below) • 7 Homework Ideas • 7 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments • 1 Escape Room (Team Building Activity) **Lesson Topics** 1. Making Big and Small Life Decisions & Being Accountable 2. Speaking Responsibly & Listening Critically 3. How Do I Prepare for Tests & Exams? 4. Becoming a Responsible Citizen 5. Giving & Earning Respect 6. Follow Your Dreams: Motivation & Perseverance 7. Stress Management & Self-Care **Each Lesson PowerPoint Contains:** • Fully editable PowerPoints including: o Learning Outcomes o Confidence Checkers o Assessment of Learning o A variety of engaging student tasks o Embedded video links o High-quality visuals o Additional resource websites o Thought-provoking questions • Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker) • Teacher Notes on select slides • Fully aligned with latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association core themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks in Careers Education **Learning Outcomes** • Understand the factors that make decision-making challenging, explain the importance of accountability, and explore different strategies for effective decision-making. • Define what it means to speak responsibly and listen critically; identify and evaluate various types of listening skills. • Recognise different learning styles, select preparation techniques suited to individual styles, and plan practical steps to prepare for tests and exams. • Explain the meaning of responsibility, reflect on how responsibility applies across different areas of life, and develop a personal responsibility action plan. • Define respect, understand how to earn respect from others, and practice ways to give respect in everyday interactions. • Identify personal motivators, understand perseverance, and develop criteria for recognising personal success. • Recognise signs of stress, explore how self-care can reduce stress, and create a personalised self-care plan. **Key Words** Accountability, Decision-Making, Responsibility Communication, Listening Skills, Critical Thinking Learning Styles, Revision, Exam Preparation Respect, Empathy, Interpersonal Skills Motivation, Perseverance, Goal Setting Stress, Self-Care, Emotional Wellbeing **We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:** ⇨ [CAREERS KS3 UNIT](/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ⇨ [Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit ](/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ⇨ [Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmark-12148009) ⇨ [Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson](/teaching-resource/post-16-options-careers-12167356) ⇨ [Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-employment-12110887) ⇨ [Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz ](/teaching-resource/skills-and-qualities-careers-quiz-12148001) ⇨ [Careers - Writing a Personal Statement](/teaching-resource/careers-personal-statements-12168159) ⇨ [Careers - Student Workbook](/teaching-resource/careers-work-book-gatsby-benchmarks-12167891) ⇨ [Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson ](/teaching-resource/interview-preparation-careers-12168169) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/CCB/
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Year 11: Preparation for Success – Building Resilience, Confidence & Exam Readiness
Year 11: Preparation for Success – Building Resilience, Confidence & Exam Readiness This specially designed PSHE / Citizenship unit supports students in navigating the challenges of Year 11—a pivotal and often high-pressure academic year. Whether it’s handling exam stress, developing effective revision habits, managing social pressures, or building emotional resilience, this unit empowers students with the practical tools, mindsets, and habits they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom. Each lesson helps foster self-awareness, confidence, and critical thinking, ensuring students are not only academically prepared but emotionally and socially equipped for the demands of final year exams and post-16 decisions. **Contents** • 7 Comprehensive Lesson Packs (detailed below) • 7 Homework Tasks to reinforce learning • 7 Confidence Checker Assessments for each lesson • 1 Interactive Escape Room activity (Team Building Focus) **Lesson Topics** • Managing Stress and Practising Self-Care • Speaking Responsibly and Listening Critically • Understanding Anti-Bullying, with a Focus on Large WhatsApp Groups • Effective Revision Techniques for Exams • Preparing Strategically for Tests and Exams • Exploring Gratitude and Humility • Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience What’s Included in Each Lesson PowerPoint: • Fully editable presentations with clear Learning Outcomes • Confidence Checkers and Assessment Opportunities • Varied student activities including video links and thoughtful questioning • Teacher notes embedded in selected slides for guidance • Fully aligned with the latest DfE guidance, PSHE Association core themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks **Learning Outcomes:** • Identify common signs of stress and understand how personalised self-care can support wellbeing • Define responsible speaking and critical listening; explore different types of listening skills • Recognise social media risks and protective features; learn proactive strategies to stay safe online • Discover your own effective learning methods, practical revision techniques, and the importance of a supportive environment • Understand different learning styles and plan exam preparation tailored to your needs **Key Vocabulary:** Emotional resilience, self-care plan, stress management, proactive coping Responsible speaking, appreciative listening, empathetic listening, critical listening Outing, fraping, trickery, catfishing, social exclusion Brain hemispheres, corpus callosum, temporal lobes, visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, mnemonic VAK learning styles, Pomodoro technique, glucose **We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:** ⇨ [CAREERS KS3 UNIT](/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ⇨ [Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit ](/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ⇨ [Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmark-12148009) ⇨ [Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson](/teaching-resource/post-16-options-careers-12167356) ⇨ [Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-employment-12110887) ⇨ [Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz ](/teaching-resource/skills-and-qualities-careers-quiz-12148001) ⇨ [Careers - Writing a Personal Statement](/teaching-resource/careers-personal-statements-12168159) ⇨ [Careers - Student Workbook](/teaching-resource/careers-work-book-gatsby-benchmarks-12167891) ⇨ [Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson ](/teaching-resource/interview-preparation-careers-12168169) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/CCB/
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