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PSHE Unit – Work, Study & Careers Preparation | KS4 Careers & Life Skills

PSHE Unit – Work, Study & Careers Preparation | KS4 Careers & Life Skills This fully resourced 7-lesson PSHE unit equips students with the practical knowledge, confidence, and essential life skills needed to prepare for exams, the workplace, and life beyond school. Covering revision strategies, post-16 options, work experience, CV writing, and interview preparation, this unit is perfect for Year 10 and Year 11 students making the transition from education to employment or further study. Aligned with the statutory Careers Education and PSHE Life in the Wider World framework, this unit is ideal for use in PSHE lessons, form time, or drop-down days focused on future readiness. 🎓 Lesson Topics Covered: 1. Transitioning from Study to Work – Preparing for the next chapter 2. Revision for Exams – Study techniques and motivation 3. Preparing for Work Experience – What to expect and how to make the most of it 4. Volunteering & Social Action – Building skills and giving back 5. Exploring Post-16 Options – College, apprenticeships, sixth form, and more 6. How to Write a CV – Step-by-step CV creation and top tips 7. Interview Preparation – Practice questions, presentation, and mindset 🎁 Bonus Resource: • Year 11 Survival Kit: Exam Revision Cards – A great take-home tool to boost motivation and retention 📦 Each Lesson Pack Includes: • 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation (With clear learning outcomes, confidence checkers, embedded video clips, real-world examples, and career insights) • Student-Focused Activities – CV tasks, mock interviews, comprehension, revision planners, and scenario work • Assessment Opportunities – Confidence checkers, reflection questions, and progress tracking • Extension Materials & Web Links – For further research and careers exploration • Teacher-Friendly Format – Designed for both PSHE and non-specialist teachers This unit is ideal for: • PSHE and Careers Leads delivering a full careers and life readiness programme • Form tutors and Year 11 mentors supporting transitions to exams and employment • Schools aiming to build real-world readiness and confidence in all learners Format: Editable PowerPoints + printable worksheets Target Age Group: KS4 (14–16) Themes: Careers, revision, work readiness, study skills, CVs, interviews, post-16 pathways Help your students develop the skills and self-belief they need to succeed in school, work, and life—with this practical and future-focused PSHE unit. **Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:** [Personal Finance as a young adult](/teaching-resource/resource-12767773) [Online Safety + Staying Safe](/teaching-resource/resource-12767785) [Y11 Survival Kit - Revision + Exam Stress ](/teaching-resource/y11-survival-kit-revision-and-exam-stress-12410378) [British Values Explored Bundle](/teaching-resource/resource-12767791) [PSHE - Debating Topical Issues ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767789) [Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767794) [Finance Risk + Online Safety ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767796) **Leave a positive review and we will send you a free lesson on any PSHE Topic. Just email Mike at thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com **