We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, Digital Skills, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials.
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We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, Digital Skills, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials.
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These worksheets have been carefully designed to engage learners in a variety of subjects, fostering knowledge, creativity, individuality, and the development of essential functional skills. They can be effectively used in Tutorial, Digital Skills, or ICT sessions.
This particular set of worksheets guides learners through the process of creating a professional food menu for their own fictional restaurant. Learners will brainstorm their favorite foods, interact with ChatGPT to generate dish ideas, and then design their final menu using Canva. The structured, easy-to-follow workbook includes step-by-step guides on how to sign up for ChatGPT and navigate Canva, ensuring learners have all the support they need to complete the task successfully.
As an Extension Activity idea, higher-level learners could add a Specials Board
This resource is available as a PDF download and is designed for learners working at Entry Level 3 to Level 1. It can also be adapted to suit individual learning needs—if you require a Word document version, please contact SmartbooksED@outlook.com.
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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials or English sessions .
These particular worksheets focus on reading an article based on the growing issue the rapidly declining population of bees and the negative impacts this is having and requires learners read the article, discuss their thought and then complete 3 tasks that subtly embed many of the Functional skills required for assessment.
Answers for all the tasks are included in the resource on the last 3 pages.
This resource is available to download as a PDF file and is aimed at around E3 -L1. They can be adapted to suit individual learner needs, by requesting a WORD Doc version. Feel free to message me directly for this format at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
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This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying Pearson BTEC Workskills Certificate.
The qualification itself is made up of over 100 Units and each unit requires assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Final Assignment Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes.
These concluding assignments can be completed by the individual learner and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance of Working in a Team and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 11 Working in a Team.
Know what skills and behaviours are needed to work well as a team
Match own strengths and skills to a given team task
Work positively as a member of a team
Know own performance as a member of a team
A fully editable WORD DOC version is available on request.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered, which can be assessed and then signed off.
The workbook can be delivered as individual worksheets or as a final assignment that would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance of Effective Communication and making applications and covers the following criteria.
Level 1- UNIT 404- Effective Communication
1 Understand why effective communication is important
2 Understand the importance of positive and appropriate behaviour
3 Understand the importance of feedback
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
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These workbooks have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners understanding of the knowledge required of them to achieve a Functional Skills Maths Certificate at Entry level.
The workbooks include various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities in preparing them for their up and coming assessment. The resources have been very successful with keys stage 1 and 2 and with SEN/LLDD learners of all ages.
This particular workbook primarily focuses on ‘addition’ and can be easily adapted as available to download as a PDF file to stretch abilities of learners working at a higher level. A Word version is available just message me for this format.
This installment includes:
Dominoes Challenge
Dominoes (Test your friends)
Roll the dice!
Family Picnic & Quiz
Piggy Pairs
Numbers Game
Against the clock
Squares Count
Pyramid Puzzle (easy, Medium, Hard)
Colour your own sums
Counting the Pennies
Holiday Money
Number Line Counting
Let’s use Tally (Farmyard Task)
Time for Bingo (Bingo & Caller cards included)
All other Functional Skills Challenge Workbooks in this series will be available soon on TES and will cover other essential criteria such as:
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Lines and scales
Using a Calculator
Estimating and Rounding
Number Patterns
Percentages
Ratios
Fractions
Decimals
These series of resources has been created for those Teaching and Studying Pearson BTEC Workskills Certificate.
The qualification itself is made up of over 100 Units and each unit requires assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Final Assignment Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes.
These concluding assignments can be completed by the individual learner and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance or producing an effective and successful CV and covering letter and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 26 - Using a CV and Covering letter to Apply for a Job
1. Know the purpose of a CV and covering letter
2. Know the type of information usually included in a CV and covering letter
3. Know the importance of references in a CV
4. Be able to produce a CV and covering letter for a job application
A Fully editable WORD DOC version is available if required.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance of Career Planning and making applications and covers the following criteria.
Level 1- UNIT 405- Career Planning and making applications
Be able to choose a suitable career pathway
Be able to identify a suitable job, training programme or course
Understand how to prepare a Curriculum Vitae
Understand how candidates are selected for interview
Be able to apply for a job, training placement or course
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
These workbooks have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners understanding of the knowledge required of them to achieve an understanding of functional Maths skills that range from Pre Entry to Entry level 1-2
The workbooks include various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities in preparing them for their up and coming assessment. The resources have been also very successful with keys stage 1 and 2 and with SEN/LLDD learners of all ages.
This particular instalment primarily focuses on ‘Multiplication’ and can be easily adapted to stretch abilities of learners working at a higher level and includes a range of tasks and activities that works wonderfully with smart board or interactive technology… i.e King Fred the frog, Mum’s shopping trip or even ‘a day in the garden’…
A WORD doc version is available just message me for this format.
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered, which can be assessed and then signed off.
The workbook can be delivered as individual worksheets or as a final assignment that would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance of Working as part of Team and making covers the following criteria.
Level 1- UNIT 411- Working as Part of a Team
Understand why effective teamwork is important.
Understand team values and goals.
Understand the roles people may take in a team.
Understand how to achieve a team goal
Be able to implement and review the plan
Be able to reflect on the effectiveness of the plan
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular installment in the series focuses on helping the learner plan for progression by understanding their programme and the facilities and support available and by being able to recognise and build on personal strengths.
Entry Level 3 - UNIT 301- Planning for Progression
1 Understand own study or training programme
2 Know the facilities & support available in the college
3 Recognise personal strengths (skills, qualities and attitudes) needed for learning and work
4 Agree an action plan for self-improvement
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
This Flashcard series is focused on UK Road Signs and can be used as an effective revision resource for all those studying for the UK Driving theory test. They can also be used as a standalone classroom activity to familiarise students of all ages with UK road signs.
They are fully editable resource and available to download as a PDF file or WORD doc. They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels.
They should on printed on card (preferably) double-sided and then cut out and used in any way that best compliments your own teaching style.
Flashcards are proven as an effective method in assisting learning and ensuring it is taking place. They embrace a wonderful mental process called ‘Active Recall’ and can be used in various ways such as:
• Recapping knowledge – As a starter activity related to the previous lesson.
• Refreshing knowledge - Incorporating them randomly in any lesson.
• Revising for exams - Confirming the knowledge required for assessment.
• Embedding both Maths & English.
• Embracing Equal Opportunities & Diversity.
• Creating new knowledge – The possibilities are endless.
FLASHCARDS Series - Driving Theory 2 ROAD SIGNS now available and can be bought together in a bundle price of £4.49
Have Fun
These series of resources has been created for those Teaching and Studying Pearson BTEC Workskills Certificate.
The qualification itself is made up of over 100 Units and each unit requires assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Final Assignment Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes.
These concluding assignments can be completed by the individual learner and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance or producing an effective and successful CV and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 1 Produce a CV.
Know the purpose of a CV
Know information required in a CV
Know the purpose of a reference in a CV
Be able to produce a CV
A fully editable WORD DOC version is available on request.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units, all of which require an assessment to present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed quickly and then signed off.
The individual learners can complete these tasks as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook. They would typically follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks, and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses extensively on Keeping Safe in Social Situations.
Learner outcomes are as follows;
Understand different types of risk to personal safety, i.e. Alcohol, Drugs, Sexual activity etc.
Understand ways of minimising risks to personal safety
Know sources of support available, how to access these and the benefits.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available; feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
Feedback is Key; we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
This series of FLASHCARDS are based around Retail and accompany the Retail Skills Workbook Series available here on TES, however can be used just as effectively as a standalone resource. They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels.
They should on printed on card (preferably) double sided and then cut out and used in any way that best compliments your own teaching style.
Flashcards are proven as an effective method in assisting learning and ensuring it is taking place. They embrace a wonderful mental process called ‘Active Recall’ and can be used in various ways such as:
• Recapping knowledge – As a starter activity related to the previous lesson.
• Refreshing knowledge - Incorporating them randomly in any lesson.
• Revising for exams - Confirming the knowledge required for assessment.
• Embedding both Maths & English.
• Embracing Equal Opportunities & Diversity.
• Creating new knowledge – The possibilities are endless.
Retail Skills Workbook Series 1, 2, 3 & 4 available. Series 5 Coming Soon
These series of resources has been created for those Teaching and Studying the Pearson BTEC Workskills Certificate.
The qualification itself is made up of over 100 Units and each unit requires assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Final Assignment Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes.
These concluding assignments can be completed by the individual learner and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular installment in the series focuses on the importance or producing an effective and successful CV and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 4 - Skills and Qualities For Employability
Know skills and qualities needed for different workplace activities
Know skills and qualities needed for a job of personal interest
Plan to develop own skills and qualities for a chosen job
A Fully editable WORD DOC version is available if required.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skill Award and Certificate (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance of Interpersonal Relationships and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 434 - Interpersonal Relationships
Understand interpersonal relationships.
1.1 describe what is meant by the term interpersonal relationships
1.2 explain the importance of developing positive interpersonal relationships
1.3 describe the differences between interacting with individuals and as part of a group
1.4 describe qualities important in developing interpersonal relationships
1.5 describe qualities important in developing group relationships.
Understand how to interact positively with others.
2.1 describe the reasons for having boundaries when interacting with others
2.2 give examples of boundaries in interpersonal relationships
2.3 outline different ways of making decisions.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
One of the difficulties that students encounter when faced with a writing task in English is how to get started and then cohesively develop that thought. I find that many of them, especially younger students, rebel at the idea of rigorous planning and drafting, just wanting to get it down. Others face a barrier of fear.
I came across the idea of using the Fibonacci sequence for extended and creative writing by accident when searching an online thesaurus. I immediately saw the sense in it and decided to apply it in the classroom. It worked. It solved the problem. There was now a way to plan, draft, develop and craft in small pieces that led to a satisfying cohesive whole. Some were amazed at just how much they could write and how they could creatively extend their writing in terms of thought provoking discussion. In lower ability classes it provided an element of fun and removed the daunting prospect of extended writing with higher word counts. In the higher ability groups it opened up the channel for students comfortably working at grade ‘C’ to move out of that comfort zone and stretch upwards towards the A* that so many of them had the potential to reach.
When I analysed the results I found that two things contributed to the success.
1. The fact that a piece of extended writing is built step at a time through developing levels of skill. This encouraged confidence.
2. The framework encouraged the skill of planning, drafting, and editing. Choosing the right words and the most effective order of words, within a gradually increasing number of words, developed vocabulary, sentence structure, and lifted the content away from basic repetition of facts. Students had the confidence to ‘craft’ their writing.
The resource that follows uses an example in which the students can engage collaboratively. There is then an individual assignment for them to complete using the sequence. As it stands it fits criteria suited to the ‘gifted and talented’ of Key Stage 3, and will be of value in Key Stage 4 to move those ‘C’ grade learners out of their comfort zone and stretch them upwards. However, it can be adapted quite easily for students of lower ability. Post 16 students who achieved low grade GCSE and need to either re-sit or complete Functional Skills English at level 2 will also find this pattern helps build their skills.
The resource has been designed in a workbook format. However, it doesn’t have to be used that way. It can be copied and pasted onto a presentation for whole class collaborative discussion and writing projects. Each page has been formatted so that it stands alone and therefore can be photocopied separately and used at appropriate times in the lesson (s). It has been left in Microsoft Word format so that it is editable by teachers who wish
Halloween Special installment from the GraingeED FLASHCARD series.
The following Flashcards are based around ‘Halloween’ a festival celebrated around the world at the end of October and should be printed out on card (preferably) double sided, cut out and used anyway that works best for you.
They are fully editable resource and available to download as a PDF file or WORD doc. They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels.
These workbooks have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of World Foods and recipes while promoting creativity and individuality.
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This particular Bundle of work includes a selection of engaging theory tasks that will enable them to gain new knowledge of Pizza, Fajitas & Cottage Pie. Learners will then have the opportunity to plan, prepare and follow a each recipe method. They will finally self-assess their performance, receive feedback from an observer and set targets as part of their overall evaluation.
Each has different tasks that require learners to demonstrate numerous Functional skills:
Fajitas
What is Fajita? - Learners to choose the right word to complete the correct description.
Where did the Fajitas come from? - Reading comprehension with a quiz. (be aware of sensitive vegetarians in the group)
Modern Day Fajitas! - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients (includes vegan & Vegetarians)
Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health and safety awareness in the Kitchen.
What will you need? - A ‘letter fill’ activity revealing the ingredients for the practical element.
Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook fajitas using various ingredients supplied.
Pizza
What is Pizza - Introductory small writing task that promotes group discussion.
History of the Pizza - A true and False Quiz that will educate learners on facts of this world foods origin (answers on the last page)
Types of Pizza - An activity that requires the learner to match up ingredients with the correct pizza name (Italian to English).
The Perfect Pizza - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients and how they can accommodate lactose and wheat intolerances.
Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health, hygiene and safety awareness in the Kitchen.
What will you need? - An embedded maths activity where learners have to calculate the right amounts of ingredients depending on how many pizzas they would have to make.
Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook a Margherita pizza using various ingredients supplied.
Cottage Pie
Lets Start with a Quiz - Introductory Multiple choice and True & False quiz covering history and facts around the Cottage Pie.
What can be used - Being a very versatile dish this allows learners to include the basic and less common ingredients. They can discuss different tastes, likes an dislikes.
Traditional British foods - An activity that requires the learners to unscramble anagrams of various British foods and brainstorm any others they are familiar with.
The Perfect Cottage Pie - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients and how they can accommodate lactose and wheat intolerances.
Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health, hygiene and safety awareness in the Kitchen.
How to make a Cottage pie (method) - A problem solving task where learners have to rearrange the steps of making a Cottage pie and correctly paste them on to the method they will be using later.
Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook a Traditional Cottage Pie using various ingredients supplied.
This transition pack has been put together to allow you as a Teacher/ tutor to gather information about new learners that will be joining your provision at the beginning of a new curriculum year and for the learners to become familiar with the college/school, the course and how things are going to look before they start.
It includes various assessment tasks and activities than can be used very effectively in the classroom during a transition or induction process. Alternatively it can be posted to learners for them to complete at home, they can then send it back to their provisions Teacher/Tutor. pack
The files includes an editable template that can be adapted to your own establishment and an example pack that has been successfully used by a Local College.
It is broken down into various tasks, activities and information.
About the course/Programme
An example Timetable
Learner Profile Page
Functional Skills assessment
• Maths Task
• English Activity
• ICT Challenge
Hopes and Fears
Learner Questions
Parents/Carers Questions
The course in Pictures (previous picture of learners taking part in fun and engaging activities)
Conclusion and Contact Details.
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