Market leaders in PSHE, Citizenship and Careers resources for secondary students.
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Market leaders in PSHE, Citizenship and Careers resources for secondary students.
Out Motto is 'Resources made for Teachers by Teachers' - We are a small dedicated team of teachers, HOD's and Middle leaders with a focus on supporting teachers and students across the world. We have a passion for PSHE, Careers and Citizenship
PSHE Unit β Finances & Financial Education | KS4/KS5 Careers & Money Management
This comprehensive 7-lesson PSHE unit provides students with a clear and practical introduction to personal finance, borrowing, debt, and financial planningβessential life skills that support future independence and informed decision-making. Ideal for KS4 and KS5 students (ages 14β18), this unit is also closely aligned with Careers Education and the Life in the Wider World strand of the PSHE curriculum.
Students will explore key financial topics like tax, mortgages, pensions, insurance, and the consequences of debt, helping prepare them for adulthood and financial responsibility.
π° Lesson Topics Covered:
Understanding the UK Tax System β PAYE, National Insurance, and where tax goes
What Is a Mortgage? β Home ownership, interest rates, and long-term planning
Pension Planning β Why it matters and how to start early
Borrowing Money & Debt β Loans, interest, credit cards, and making smart choices
How Debt Spirals β Recognising warning signs and seeking help
Insurance Types β Home, travel, health, and how policies protect us
Careers in the Private Sector β Business, finance, and salary potential
π¦ Each Lesson Pack Includes:
β’ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
(Includes learning objectives, confidence checkers, discussion prompts, videos, and visual aids)
β’ Student-Focused Activities β Real-life case studies, budgeting tasks, quizzes, comprehension activities, and critical thinking
β’ Assessment Opportunities β Reflection activities and progress checks
β’ Extra Resources & Links β To support independent learning and careers exploration
β’ Teacher-Friendly Format β Designed for easy delivery by both specialists and non-specialists
This unit is ideal for:
β’ PSHE and Careers Leads delivering financial education and real-world prep
β’ Citizenship and Business Studies teachers exploring the economics of everyday life
β’ Schools preparing students for financial independence and working life
Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + printable worksheets
Target Age Group: KS4 / KS5 (14β18)
Themes: Tax, pensions, mortgages, debt, borrowing, insurance, careers in finance
Equip your students with the financial knowledge and life skills they need to thriveβwith this engaging, easy-to-teach PSHE financial education unit.
Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:
Personal Finance as a young adult
Online Safety + Staying Safe
Y11 Survival Kit - Revision + Exam Stress
British Values Explored Bundle
PSHE - Debating Topical Issues
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
**Leave a positive review and we will send you a free lesson on any PSHE Topic. Just email Mike at thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com **
workplace bullying and harassment. A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed lesson on workplace bullying and harassment
Learning Outcomes:
I can define workplace bullying and harassment
I understand relevant laws
I know where to go for support
Key terms
Harassment, Grievance, Mediation
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.
Employability Skills & Enterprise β 7-Lesson Careers & PSHE Bundle (KS3βKS4)
This fully resourced 7-lesson bundle equips students with key employability, teamwork, and enterprise skills needed for success in education, the workplace, and wider society. From problem-solving and leadership to initiative and innovation, these lessons promote ambition, creativity, and confidence in career planning.
Mapped to the PSHE Association Programme of Study, the Skills Builder Framework, and supporting Gatsby Benchmarks, this engaging bundle is ideal for KS3 and KS4 use in PSHE, Careers, enrichment days or enterprise programmes.
πΌ Lesson Topics Included:
What Makes a Good Leader? β Including inspirational case studies
Design a New Product Challenge β Innovation, creativity & teamwork
Why Should I Be Ambitious? β Setting SMART goals for life & career
Using Your Initiative β Making decisions and acting independently
How Can I Solve Problems? β Creative and practical problem-solving strategies
How Do I Make Important Decisions? β Evaluating options and consequences
Fun Team Challenges β Hands-on enterprise & collaboration skills
π¦ Each Lesson Pack Includes:
β’ 1 x Fully Editable PowerPoint (1 hour+ content)
β’ Learning Objectives & Confidence Checkers
β’ Video Links & Real-World Examples
β’ Student Activities, Challenges & Comprehension Tasks
β’ Literacy & Key Vocabulary Focus
β’ Assessment Opportunities & Reflection Prompts
β’ Extra Websites for Careers & Enterprise Support
π― Learning Aims Across the Bundle:
β’ Understand and develop key employability skills
β’ Build self-awareness and confidence in leadership, teamwork and problem-solving
β’ Explore career and life ambitions through meaningful goal setting
β’ Learn the value of initiative and resilience in real-life scenarios
β’ Apply creative and critical thinking in enterprise-style challenges
π Key Vocabulary Includes:
Empathy, Active Listening, Leadership, Risk-Taking
Collaboration, Initiative, SMART Targets, Aspiration
Ambition, Motivation, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking
Constructive Criticism, Product Design, Iteration
This bundle is ideal for Careers Leads, Enterprise Coordinators, and PSHE teachers looking to deliver real-world skills and personal development through engaging, interactive lessons.
Use across KS3βKS4 for PSHE, Careers Education, Enterprise Days, or Workplace Readiness Weeks.
Why not check out some of our latest Careers super bundles below:
Employability Skills + Enterprise
Careers + Employment Sectors
Careers Across the Curriculum
Careers Aspirations + Employment
Careers + Personal Development
Revision, Exams + Preparation for the Workforce
Careers, Employment + Life Goals
Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:
Personal Finance as a young adult
Online Safety + Staying Safe
Y12 Survival Kit - Personal Safety
Y11 Survival Kit - Revision + Exam Stress
British Values Explored Bundle
PSHE - Debating Topical Issues
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
Going Abroad and Safety. A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed PSHE / Citizenship / KS5 Personal Development lesson
Learning Outcomes:
To understand what problems you may encounter when travelling
To understand the importance of researching a county you plan to travel to
To evaluate how to keep yourself and others safe when travelling abroad
Key terms
ABTA, Passport, Visas, Insurance, Safety, Local Law, Social Attitudes, Embassy, Comprehensive, Travel Insurance
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.
Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:
Personal Finance as a young adult
Online Safety + Staying Safe
Y12 Survival Kit - Personal Safety
Y11 Survival Kit - Revision + Exam Stress
British Values Explored Bundle
PSHE - Debating Topical Issues
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
Did you know Cre8tive Resources offer a full teaching Curriculum for the following subjects; PSHE, Careers, Citizenship, Sixth Form and Humanities - Just Search βCre8tive Resources Websiteβ on Google .
Personal Finance for Young Adults β Complete Sixth Form Finance Curriculum (8-Lesson Unit)
A ready-to-teach financial education unit tailored for sixth form and college students. This essential life-skills resource covers everything from managing debt to comparing mortgages β perfect for building real-world money confidence.
Whatβs Included:
βοΈ 8 Fully Resourced Lesson Packs
βοΈ 8 Homework Assignments
βοΈ 8 End-of-Lesson Confidence Check Assessments
βοΈ Scenario-Based Learning and Real-Life Case Studies
βοΈ Editable and Flexible for Classrooms or Assemblies
Lesson Topics Covered:
Planning for Retirement β Pensions and Long-Term Saving
How Debt Spirals β From Finance Plans to Overdrafts
Why Financial Literacy Matters β Life Without It
Saving Options β ISAs, NS&I, Regular Savers & More
Using Credit Cards β Benefits, Risks, and Managing Credit
Choosing a Bank β How to Compare and Make Smart Decisions
Understanding Mortgages β Fixed vs Variable Explained
Scenario-Based Lesson β How 18-Year-Olds Can Fall into Debt
Each Lesson Includes:
β’ Fully Editable PowerPoint (Objectives, Tasks, Discussion Prompts)
β’ Embedded Video Links & Case Study Examples
β’ Confidence Checker Assessment Tool
β’ Thought-Provoking Scenarios & Financial Simulations
β’ Extra Support Websites + Teacher Notes
β’ Aligned with the latest DfE Statutory Guidance, PSHE Association themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks
Learning Outcomes:
β’ Understand long-term financial planning (e.g. pensions & mortgages)
β’ Identify different types of debt and how they accumulate
β’ Build strong decision-making skills around credit, savings, and banking
β’ Boost financial literacy and reduce vulnerability to financial pitfalls
β’ Empower students to make informed, responsible money choices
Key Terms Covered:
Pension, Retirement, Debt, Credit Score, Overdraft, Interest, Mortgage, ISA, Fixed-Term, Savings Bond, Budgeting, Financial Literacy, NS&I, Tracker Mortgage, Bailiff, APR
We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:
β¨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
β¨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
β¨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
οΏ½οΏ½ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
β¨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
β¨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
β¨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
β¨ Careers - Student Workbook
β¨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/CCB/
10 x PSHE and Citizenship 12-14 page Student Work Booklets - Set of 10 (Total = 130+ Pages of PSHE Activities that match the 10 units)
Each PSHE Work Booklet Includes:
Fully Editable Portrait Work Booklet (in PowerPoint and PDF Version so no need to have the hassle or worry of the formatting of a word document)
Baseline Confidence Checker matched against student progress every lesson
A set of 12-14 Student Worksheet(s) to be used with Cre8tive Curriculum Lessons for this unit
End of Unit Assessment Opportunity
Mapped against Latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association Core Themes and 2020 Requirements
The lessons that follow this Workbooklet are available in the following units
Take a look at some of them here:
Gangs Drugs and Alcohol Unit
Politics, Parliament and Me Unit
KS3 18 PSHE Quizzes
STI and Contraception Unit
Sex, the law and Consent Unit
Relationships & Sex Education Unit
Puberty and Body Development Unit
Y11 Careers Unit CVβs Personal Statements etc
Extremism and Terrorism PREVENT Unit
Exploring British Values Unit
LGBTQAI+ PSHE Unit of Work
Celebrating Diversity in the UK
KS3 18 PSHE Projects bundle
Law, Crime and Society Unit
Exploring World Issues
Exploring BRitish Values
The Cre8tive Curriculum way!
Our shared vision at Cre8tive Curriculum is to help teachers to equip students with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of their own learning and become independent critical thinkers. Products come βReady-to-Teachβ with everything you need for educational, fun and creative lessons.
Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE 2020 ready with our resources! Product Code: RSE/C8/WB30
Life Beyond School Projects.
This bundle contains three fully resourced projects.
Community and Society Board Games
-Happiness Jigsaw Blanket Project
Fair Trade and Consumer Choice Project
and a Careers and Employment Student Work Booklet. Product Code: RSE/C8B/06
As an Extra Free Resource we have included our Teacher Training CPD session on Project Based Learning.
Each Project is a 6-7 Week Bundle. Resources, handouts, Lesson material, assessment criteria, support material, feedback and progress sheets, PBL support, certificates and much more⦠This will give you all the tools to deliver a successful, educational, fun and most importantly organised and structured project!
This project bundle is designed primarily to be used as a 6 Week Homework Project which has regular check in points with the teacher and then presented and assessed at school against a PSHE 2020 Assessment Project skills criteria. It can however be adapted by the teacher easily to be used as a drop down (off timetable) PSHE Day or to be taught over 6 PSHE / Citizenship lessons to a class.
Contents of Identity Project Bundle
Project walk through PowerPoint for Teachers and Students (Including Extra Teacher notes & assessment Criteria)
Specific student help sheets and templates
Project success student feedback sheets (Matched against a detailed tiered five level project success criteria (Diamond/ Ruby/ Emerald/Sapphire/Amber)
Peer assessment voting tokens (3 types)
Teacher project tracker sheets
Student project planning Brief + project development flowchart
Project based learning reflection Slides
Bonus: Levels based Assessment criteria feedback sheets
CPD - Teacher Top Tips for project based Learning
Project certificate templates (Themed to the project and in two different sizes)
Graduation assessment rewards (Themed to the project and in five styles to match students levels (Diamond/ Ruby/ Emerald/Sapphire/Amber)
Our Philosophy
We aim to help you equip students with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of their own learning. our PSHE 2020 Products come βReady-to-Teachβ with everything you need to teach fun and creative lessons. Our products are teacher-designed, classroom tested & student approved.
You may want to get a head start on your PSHE planning by downloading our COMPLETE SECONDARY Curriculum Audit Bundle of Resources here:
SECONDARY PSHE CURRICULUM AUDIT
Or our COMPLETE PRIMARY Version here:
PRIMARY PSHE CURRICULUM AUDIT
These tools will literally save you days if not weeks of planning.
Fair Trade & Sustainability Project - Inquiry Question: How can we promote community spirit in modern Britain?
This is a 6-7 Week Project Bundle. Resources, handouts, Lesson material, assessment criteria, support material, feedback and progress sheets, PBL support, certificates and much more⦠This will give you all the tools to deliver a successful, educational, fun and most importantly organised and structured project! Product Code: RSE/C8/PJ/08
This project bundle is designed primarily to be used as a 6 Week Homework Project which has regular check in points with the teacher and then presented and assessed at school against a PSHE 2020 Assessment Project skills criteria. It can however be adapted by the teacher easily to be used as a drop down (off timetable) PSHE Day or to be taught over 6 PSHE / Citizenship lessons to a class.
Contents of Fair Trade and sustainability Project Bundle
Fair Trade & Sustainability Project walk through PowerPoint for Teachers and Students (Including Extra Teacher notes & assessment Criteria)
Specific student help resources & student templates for the Fair Trade & Sustainability Project
Project success student feedback sheets (Matched against a detailed tiered five level project success criteria (Diamond/ Ruby/ Emerald/Sapphire/Amber)
Peer assessment voting tokens (3 types)
Teacher project tracker sheets
Student project planning Brief + project development flowchart
Project based learning reflection Slides
BONUS: Whole Double lesson Powerpoint and resources for Exploring FAIR TRADE
CPD - Teacher Top Tips for project based Learning
Project certificate templates (Themed to the project and in two different sizes)
Graduation assessment rewards (Themed to the project and in five styles to match students levels (Diamond/ Ruby/ Emerald/Sapphire/Amber)
Our Philosophy
We aim to help you equip students with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of their own learning. our PSHE 2020 Products come βReady-to-Teachβ with everything you need to teach fun and creative lessons. Our products are teacher-designed, classroom tested & student approved.
You may want to get a head start on your PSHE 2020 planning by downloading our COMPLETE SECONDARY Curriculum Audit Bundle of Resources here:
SECONDARY PSHE 2020 CURRICULUM AUDIT
Or our COMPLETE PRIMARY Version here:
PRIMARY PSHE 2020 CURRICULUM AUDIT
These tools will literally save you days if not weeks of planning.
If you want to learn more about Project Based Learning then this resource is perfect
CPD on Project Based Learning
What is a recession and how will it impact the economy? Careers + PSHE Lesson designed by a L6 Qualified Careers Guidance Leader. Editable 15+ slide PowerPoint Lesson. Lesson includes: Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Homework Activity and links to our videos and much more.
Learning Outcomes:
To understand what a recession is.
To consider the economic impact a recession can have.
To discuss how recession can be prevented.
Some Key Terms Covered
Recession, interest, supply, demand
Assessment Objectives
I know what recession means.
I can consider how this impacts the economy.
I can discuss how we can prevent economic recession.
Skills Builder Framework
Problem Solving & Listening
CDI Framework
See the Bigger Picture
Be Ofsted and DfE compliant with our resources!
Product Code: 1918691389
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Each Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support careers Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
Student Worksheet(s) are included with some lessons
Homework Activity
Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
Teacher Notes (On some slides)
Focus on literacy
1 Hours worth of activities - including timings for every activity
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Why not try out some of our other highly rated secondary careers units:
β Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
β Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
Financial Planning for My Future β 7-Lesson Careers & Finance Unit
Cre8tive Careers | Grades 9β11 | Financial Literacy + Employability Skills
Prepare your students for the real world with this fully resourced 7-lesson Careers & PSHE unit focused on financial planning, job readiness, and life after school. Aligned with the CDI Career Development Framework and the Skills Builder Framework, this unit supports Gatsby Benchmark 4 and comes packed with real-life learning.
Perfect for high school students exploring the realities of credit, paychecks, mortgages, and applying for their first job.
π¦ Whatβs Included:
β’ 7 x Complete Lesson Packs
β’ 1 x βPositive Female Role Modelsβ Assembly
β’ 1 x Careers & Finance Quiz
β’ 1 x Health & Wellbeing Escape Room Challenge
π§ Lesson Topics:
Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes β Risks & Temptations
Building Your Personal Brand
Mortgages Explained β Rent vs. Buy
Understanding Your First Paycheck
Credit Cards & Borrowing β Smart or Risky?
From School to Work β First Job & Workplace Expectations
Applying for Jobs β Ads, Assessments & Interviews
π§ Each Lesson Pack Features:
β’ Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
β’ Video Links + Guided Questions
β’ Student Worksheets & Literacy Focus
β’ Homework Activity
β’ Confidence Checker & Assessment Opportunities
β’ Teacher Notes & Timed Activity Breakdown
π― Learning Outcomes:
β’ Understand modern finance tools like BNPL schemes and credit
β’ Decode payslips and understand job satisfaction factors
β’ Learn how to craft a personal brand and present yourself professionally
β’ Prepare for job interviews and real-world applications
β’ Know how to transition from education to employment with confidence
β’ Grasp key financial decisions: mortgages, credit, and budgeting
ποΈ Keywords:
Buy Now Pay Later, Personal Branding, Credit Risk, Mortgage Basics, Payslip Breakdown, Career Readiness, First Job, Employability Skills, Teen Finance, Financial Literacy
This resource is ideal for Careers Leads, Life Skills Teachers, Advisory Classes, or PSHE Coordinators aiming to give students a practical and engaging financial education.
Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:
β Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
β Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
Recessions - What cause them? A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed lesson
Learning objectives
To understand what a recession is.
To consider how a recession starts.
To consider what can be done to help people once a country is in a recession.
Some Key Terms Covered
Recession, Supply, Demand, Economic Prosperity, Inflation, Financial Markets
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.
Striking and Trade unionism. A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed lesson trade unions
Learning objectives
To understand how Trade Unions help workers to ensure their protected characteristics are upheld
I can provide various reasons why people might go on strike
I know about current UK strikes
Some Key Terms Covered
Bargaining, Employee Rights, Industrial Action, Ballot, Picket Line, Inflation
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.
Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:
Personal Finance as a young adult
Online Safety + Staying Safe
Y12 Survival Kit - Personal Safety
Y11 Survival Kit - Revision + Exam Stress
British Values Explored Bundle
PSHE - Debating Topical Issues
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
Finance Escape Room Knowledge Escape Room Quiz - End of term fun for the whole class. No printing required! Just project the Powerpoint and off you go. Built in timers, Video clips and answer reveals after every slide. This is an educational fun immersive βUnderwater themed Escape roomβ experience.
Have the students compete individually, in teams or as a whole class the choice is yours! This resource is a great team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days (or week) leading up to the end of term.
There are seven different challenging puzzles and you have the choice of setting the timer at easy, medium or high difficult level for each escape. Students will complete a variety of tasks using different skills including: problem-solving, critical thinking, reading comprehension, literacy challenges and some clever deduction.
The puzzles, bonus questions and challenges are a fun way to assess a topic or subject area. This resource covers a variety of different elements including: vocabulary, key terms. key themes, general subject knowledge, literacy and much moreβ¦
Finance Escape Room Escape Room is fully editable and takes less than 1 Minute to set up.
Finance Press Escape Room Underwater Escape Room Contents
β Interactive 26 slide Powerpoint Escape Room Challenge
β Optional Escape Certificates
β Optional Team Sheet (Print it or use scrap paper instead)
Common FAQβs
β Group sizes: 1-30 students per team - (Participants up to 180)
β Time: Approximately 50-60 minutes (Provide hints along the way if time is a factor!)
β Materials: Aside from Powerpoint - all students need is a pen / pencil.
How to run this Finance Escape Room Underwater escape challenge
This escape room can be done without any printing we have however still included a team sheet (Slide 2) should you wish to use it, if not plain paper will more than suffice.
The escape room is story driven by a YouTube video which is split into 9 sections.
Introduction - Puzzle 1 β Puzzle 2 - Puzzle 3 β Puzzle 4 β Puzzle 5 β Puzzle 6 β Puzzle 7 - Success
At various points you will be instructed to pause the video at these points you can go to the next slide in the presentation.
Each video section (excluding Introduction and Success) will be followed by a puzzle.
Every puzzle has three built in timers in the lower right hand corner to put the teams on a time limit of your choice if you so wish.
Once the timer has expired or everyone has completed the puzzle teams can check their answers on the next slide using the CLICK TO REVEAL boxes.
Once all answers for the current puzzle have been revealed move on to the next video section and subsequent puzzle until all 7 puzzles have been completed and everyone has escaped successfully
(Optional) Give out winning certificates to the highest scorers.
Year 12 Careers Personal Development Unit - Post 16 Important Decisions and My Future
This is an 8 lesson new Careers + Finance unit for secondary sixth formers. These new lessons are mapped to the CDI framework and the Skills builder programme. Every lesson comes with homework opportunities and will help support your students to make better decisions and choices.
Careers Bundle Content
8 x Editable 1 Hour+ Lesson Powerpoints
1 x Printable Student Work Booklet that follows the lessons (Optional Support for PP or SEN Students)
1 x End of Unit Assessment Quiz
1 x Team building Escape Room.
Lesson Topics
The UK welfare benefits explained inc (Role of a Job centre)
Trading and investment over time (mini simulation - Lesson)
Post 16 - How to produce a compelling CV
Post 16 - Media Literacy & Digital Resilience L1
Post 16. - Media Literacy and Digital resilience L2
Post 16 - Personal Safety Lesson
Post 16 - Safety and the Roads
What is cancel culture
Each Careers Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support careers Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
Student Worksheet(s) are included with some lessons
Homework Activity
Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
Teacher Notes (On some slides)
Focus on literacy
1 Hours worth of activities - including timings for every activity
Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:
β Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
β Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE 2020 ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/NEW/PS/FI
Next Steps: Careers & PSHE Unit β 7-Lesson KS4 Careers Education Bundle (Cre8tive Careers Series)
Prepare your KS4 students for life beyond school with this fully resourced 7-lesson Careers & PSHE unit, designed to help learners explore workplace realities, develop future-planning skills, and build awareness of wider social and economic issues.
Mapped to the latest CDI Framework and the Skills Builder Framework, and supporting Gatsby Benchmark 4 (Linking curriculum learning to careers), this unit is perfect for use in Year 10 & Year 11 PSHE, tutor time, drop-down days or careers education programmes.
π Included in This Bundle:
β’ 7 x Fully Editable Lesson Packs (1 hour+ each)
β’ 1 x Skills & Qualities Quiz
β’ 1 x Maths Careers Posters Set
β’ 1 x Business Escape Room Challenge
π§ Lesson Topics:
Smashing the Glass Ceiling β Challenging low expectations and raising aspirations
Discrimination in the Workplace β Understanding types and knowing your rights
Preparing for Work Experience β Expectations, etiquette, and confidence
Making the Most of a Careers Interview β Preparation, goals, and reflection
Racism & Statues in Britain β Understanding historical context and modern debates
What is a Recession? β Economic impact and individual responsibility
Cryptocurrencies β Opportunities and risks of digital finance
π¦ Each Lesson Includes:
β’ 1 x Fully Editable PowerPoint with Timed Activities
β’ Learning Outcomes & Confidence Checkers
β’ Student Worksheets (where applicable)
β’ Embedded Video Links & Critical Thinking Tasks
β’ Assessment Opportunities (AfL)
β’ Homework Task for Follow-Up
β’ Literacy Focus & Key Vocabulary
β’ Teacher Notes for Guidance
π― Learning Outcomes Across the Unit:
β’ Develop high aspirations and challenge limiting beliefs
β’ Understand legal and social implications of workplace discrimination
β’ Prepare effectively for work experience and job interviews
β’ Explore key social issues like racism, economic recession, and digital finance
β’ Learn to reflect on personal strengths, goals, and next steps
π Key Vocabulary Includes:
Aspirations, Glass Ceiling, Discrimination, Equality
Work Experience, Etiquette, Interview Prep, Growth Mindset
Colonialism, Racism, Recession, Crypto, Blockchain
This unit is ideal for schools looking to embed careers education meaningfully across the curriculum, whilst also tackling important social and economic themes that matter to young people today.
Use for KS4 PSHE, Careers Education, Drop-Down Days, or Enrichment Weeks.
Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:
β Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
β Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
Leadership & Employability Skills β 8-Lesson PSHE & Careers Bundle (KS3βKS4)
This fully resourced 8-lesson bundle focuses on developing essential leadership, teamwork, resilience, and employability skills that prepare students for success in school, the workplace, and wider society. Ideal for PSHE, Careers education, or drop-down days, these editable packs support character education, personal development, and future readiness.
Mapped to the PSHE Association Programme of Study and aligned with Skills Builder and Gatsby Benchmarks, this resource is perfect for KS3βKS4 students.
π§ Whatβs Included in This Leadership Skills Bundle:
β’ 7 x Fully Editable PSHE / Careers Lesson PowerPoints
β’ 1 x Leadership & Teamwork Assembly Presentation
π§ Lesson Topics:
Team-Building Mini Challenges β Collaboration & group skills
Leadership & Teamwork β Assembly resource for whole-school delivery
Leadership in the Workplace β Developing employability and initiative
Resilience & Overcoming Challenges β Growth mindset focus
Creativity & Problem-Solving β Innovation under pressure
Decision-Making Skills β Critical thinking & career application
Personal Finance Decisions β Money management and responsibility
Team-Building Challenge Lesson β Interactive, project-based learning
β Each Lesson Pack Includes:
β’ 1 x Fully Editable PowerPoint
β’ Clear learning outcomes & confidence checkers
β’ Video links, literacy focus, and engaging discussion tasks
β’ Real-life scenarios and workplace application
β’ Variety of activities to suit different learning styles
β’ Assessment opportunities and reflection tasks
β’ Fully mapped to PSHE, Careers, and Personal Development frameworks
This bundle is ideal for schools aiming to build a strong foundation in leadership and employability, while also supporting wider personal development and preparation for adulthood.
Use across tutor time, enrichment sessions, PSHE lessons, or Year 9β11 careers education.
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Revision, Exams + Preparation for the Workforce
Careers, Employment + Life Goals
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Personal Finance as a young adult
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Year 13 Careers Curriculum β Life Beyond School
Cre8tive Careers Unit | CDI Framework | Gatsby Benchmark 4 Aligned | KS5 Personal Finance & Employability Skills
Prepare your Sixth Form students for real-world financial decisions and career planning with this engaging Cre8tive Careers Year 13 Unit. Perfect for delivery over 7 lessons or as a form time programme across 7 weeks, this unit is packed with real-life money management skills and personal finance education, all mapped to the CDI Careers Framework and Gatsby Benchmark 4.
π¦ Whatβs Included?
β 7 Full-Length Editable Lesson Packs
β 7 Mindfulness Extension Activities
β 1 Careers Dominoes Game
β 1 Finance Quiz
β 1 Student Workbook (12 pages)
β 1 Baseline Assessment
β 1 Project-Based Learning CPD Session (2-Hour Teacher Training)
πΌ Lesson Topics
Understanding Payment Methods
Household Budgeting & Disposable Income
Debt, Borrowing and Financial Risk
Getting Value for Money
Understanding Foreign Currency
Insurance vs. Assurance Explained
Exchange Rates β Financial Maths Focus
Extras:
π― Finance Team Quiz β Perfect for end-of-unit review
π Project: My Past, Present & Future β Reflective personal planning project
π§ Each Lesson Pack Contains:
β’ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint
β’ Learning Outcomes & Confidence Checkers
β’ Student Worksheets
β’ Mindfulness Extension Activities
β’ Formative Assessment Opportunities
β’ Teacher Notes on selected slides
β’ Links to engaging video content and external resources
β’ Mapped to:
β’ Gatsby Benchmark 4
β’ PSHE Association Core Themes
β’ CDI Careers Development Framework
β’ Statutory Financial and RSE Education Guidance
π Ideal For:
β KS5 / Year 13 form groups
β Careers and PSHE leads
β Schools seeking to strengthen Sixth Form life skills provision
β Meeting Ofsted requirements for Personal Development
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β Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
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Buy Now Pay Later schemes. Careers and Financial education Lesson designed by a L6 Qualified Careers Guidance Leader. Editable 14+ slide PowerPoint Lesson. Lesson includes: Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Homework Activity and links to our videos and much more.
Careers Learning Outcomes:
Students will consider Buy now, Pay later schemes, including;
what are they what do they offer how they make money why to avoid them
Some Careers and finance linked Key Terms Covered
Debt, Interest rate
Careers and Finance Assessment Objectives
I can explain buy now pay later schemes, and potential dangers of these, to others.
I understand the pros and cons of these schemes.
I understand what buy now, pay later schemes are.
Skills Builder Framework
Creativity
CDI Framework
See the Big Picture
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Each Careers Lesson Pack Contains:
1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support careers Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
Student Worksheet(s) are included with some lessons
Homework Activity
Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
Teacher Notes (On some slides)
Focus on literacy
1 Hours worth of activities - including timings for every activity
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Why not try out some of our other highly rated secondary careers units:
β Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
β Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
β Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
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Product Code: 1727694537
Making Money - Rags to Riches Working to Millionaire . A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed lesson on Rags to Riches β Does it happen?
Learning Outcomes
To consider how where you start can affect how easy is it to get to where you want to be
To be able to define privilege
To know how you can overcome challenges to success
Key terms
Privilege, Hard work, Determination, Resilience, Wealth, Success
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.