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Our resources are written by experienced sixth form practitioners, capitalising on their backgrounds in pastoral care, careers education, honing study skills and building wider awareness of the world in readiness for adult life.

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Our resources are written by experienced sixth form practitioners, capitalising on their backgrounds in pastoral care, careers education, honing study skills and building wider awareness of the world in readiness for adult life.
Dealing with disappointment: building resilience
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Dealing with disappointment: building resilience

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Sixth form/ post-16 assembly or lesson to help students deal with disappointments, academically and in life. Editable power-point with teaching notes, pre-session and follow-up quiz. Ideal for assemblies, personal development or careers. It is designed for KS5 but could be used for KS4.
Bitesize Study Skills  (10 Ppts)
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Bitesize Study Skills (10 Ppts)

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This bundle includes all you need to support your students in learning how to study and in acquiring the best techniques to succeed. 5 part Bitesize Study Skills pack, covering Cornell Notes, Pomodoro Technique, Interleaving, Planning is Key and Revision Techniques 5 part Bitesize Study Skills Vol II pack, covering Mind-mapping, Key Words, Teach Yourself/Teach Others, Reinforce and Reward and Testing Times Newly added at no extra cost, Making the most of your summer break - learning from Year 12, preparing for Year 13
Dealing with Knife Crime
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Dealing with Knife Crime

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This lesson looks at the issue of knife crime, clarifying what this actually means, how it affects people and what steps you an take, while allowing opportunities for discussion. The lesson is wholly adaptable to your time slot and the teaching notes include a link to duplicate an introductory survey to get the discussion started. The final slide includes links to further reading and sources, so you may wish to share this with students.
Bitesize Study Skills Vol I
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Bitesize Study Skills Vol I

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This is a 5 part resource of 5-10 minute PowerPoint presentations discussing Cornell Notes, Interleaving, Pomodoro Technique, Planning is Key and Revision Techniques. Ideal for tutor time or as part of an assembly, these presentations also include further reading to back up the theory and support you in supporting your sixth formers to adapt to the demands of level 3 courses and reach their full potential.
World Bee Day 20 May - Our Planet, Our Impact
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World Bee Day 20 May - Our Planet, Our Impact

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Part of preparing post 16 students for life beyond sixth form includes looking at ways to become the responsible citizens of the future. As part of this it is important that they understand the threats to the environment and how they can contribute now and as adults to exacting changes. The presentation looks at the vital role of pollinators such as bees and the threats they are undergoing as well as ways to make a change. There are points to discuss and the Teaching Notes include a link to duplicate a quiz on Forms as a preliminary to the lesson. This is part of a range of resources about awareness days available in our TES shop /teaching-resources/shop/SFVirtualTutor and will also be part of a bundle dealing with building a sustainable future.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

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This lesson discusses the importance of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development and includes opportunities for discussion and optional videos (timings included, so you can calculate what works for your time slot). The Teaching Notes include a link to duplicate a general knowledge quiz to begin to consider the value of cultural diversity and how much is already present in students’ lives. The presentation includes further reading and finishes with a plenary to evaluate the discussion and understanding.
Hate Crime
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Hate Crime

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This resource is designed to build student’s understanding of what Hate Crime is, why it happens and how to deal with it. As well as an introductory quiz on Forms to get students thinking (link in teaching notes) there is a Ppt presentation and headline discussion worksheet. The presentation ends with a plenary which can be adapted to use with smaller groups or for individuals to feedback on their understanding.
Languages Day - International Mother Language Day February 21
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Languages Day - International Mother Language Day February 21

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A resource for International Mother Language Day (could also be adapted for European Day of Languages in September). Includes an introductory quiz on Forms (link to duplicate in the Teaching Notes), a Powerpoint presentation with discussion points, to get students think about the diversity of languages in the world and UK and where they could be beneficial in the world of work.
St George's Day Assembly
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St George's Day Assembly

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This assembly deals with the history behind St George (as well as the myth), looking at his roots far from England, who venerates him and how he came to be patron saint of England. It also looks at what he stands for; he was chosen as representing the knightly ideals, e.g. bravery and integrity and in religious terms as a Christian martyr, represents holding firm to his beliefs.
Sixth Form Induction Pack, Folder organiser, induction Ppts
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Sixth Form Induction Pack, Folder organiser, induction Ppts

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This pack of adaptable resources includes a range of resources to get your Sixth Form students started on the right track. As well as an Induction quiz on Microsoft Forms, it includes an editable folder organisation guide, Cornell notes template, Study tips overview, and Organisation for Learning Ppt, as well as Ppts on Health for Learning and How to make the most of Sixth Form
Road Safety and Driving Etiquette - Making Healthy and Safe Choices
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Road Safety and Driving Etiquette - Making Healthy and Safe Choices

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Sixth form brings many new experiences, including turning 17 and learning to drive. This presentation underlines the dangers for young drivers, highlights particular risky behaviours and reminds about legal responsibilities. There are opportunities for discussion, links to further reading and to optional videos. It would work as a stand-alone session, but would also support revisiting content from a presentation from an emergency service. It is supported by a preliminary quiz on Forms to ascertain student perceptions of themselves as drivers and of gauging risk and a plenary quiz to check impact. Both are accessed via links to duplicate in the Teaching Notes.
Emergency Services
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Emergency Services

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This lesson coincides with Emergency Services or 999 Day in September, but in recognition that this is already a busy time of year, can easily be adapted to fit elsewhere in your plan. It talks about the services, how to make an emergency call, what constitutes and emergency and includes links to videos and additional reading is included at the end after the plenary slide. THe teaching notes include a link to duplicate a survey on forms to ascertain understanding of the subject before you begin.
New Year, New You: Setting targets
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New Year, New You: Setting targets

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Assembly/ PSHE/ Personal Development/ Careers session for KS4/ KS5 students, reflecting on last year and on setting targets for this year. Includes ppt, student sheet and comprehensive teacher notes as well as entry and exit quiz to measure progress. Considers why resolutions often fail and teaches students how to set meaningful and achievable targets and get into good academic habits.
Work Experience
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Work Experience

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This provides the complete lesson on work experience, including a preliminary survey on Forms to gain understanding of job sectors students are interested in, a Ppt presentation including discussion activities and a plenary quiz in addition to links of where to gain further information or support.
Pi Day 14 March Lesson / Assembly celebrating maths
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Pi Day 14 March Lesson / Assembly celebrating maths

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For Pi Day, this adaptable powerpoint lesson highlights the reasons for Pi Day, while also raising awareness of maths in our everyday lives, including in careers. The teaching notes include a link to a brief introductory quiz on Forms and the presentation includes opportunities for discussion and optional video links.
Skills for Employment - Communication
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Skills for Employment - Communication

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This is a complete resource, which can be adapted to your needs. It includes a lesson plan, a link to Forms to duplicate a preliminary quiz to get students thinking, Ppt including opportunities for discussion (accompanying definition and scenarios worksheets also included). To check on understanding and prepare for follow-up there is also a printable Exit Slip.
Book Day - Reading in Sixth Form
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Book Day - Reading in Sixth Form

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This resource is designed to reinvigorate reading amongst those in college, with an introductory quiz on Forms, presentation with discussion points and suggestions to revisit the idea of reading, as well as a review discussion worksheet. The links to the introductory and plenary quizzes are included in the teaching notes. It was put together with WBD in mind, but could fit at any time in your Lifeskills/Study skills programme.
A Guide to Gatsby Benchmark 4 - how to achieve it
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A Guide to Gatsby Benchmark 4 - how to achieve it

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This resource includes a Ppt to explain Gatsby Benchmark 4 within the context of the 8 benchmarks and the recent updated benchmarks for implementation from September 2025. The presentation includes suggestions for how to implement the benchmark and underlines the responsibility of each department. In addition, I have put together a list of sources of posters and information along with suggested visits and experiences. This is very far from an exhaustive list and I will try to keep it updated and add to it periodically. If you have any suggestions of things to add, please add them via our FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454056151669562 Thank you