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
KS3 PSHE Unit – Money, Poverty & Financial Literacy | Life in the Wider World
This fully resourced 7-lesson PSHE unit introduces students to the real-world issues of money management, poverty, and economic responsibility. It provides a strong foundation in financial literacy while raising awareness of wider societal issues such as the cost of living crisis, homelessness, and employment.
Designed for Key Stage 3 students (ages 11–14), this unit supports the statutory PSHE curriculum under the Living in the Wider World theme and links closely to Careers Education, Economic Wellbeing, and Citizenship.
💷** Lesson Topics Covered:**
Cost of Living Crisis – Understanding current financial pressures on families
Understanding a Payslip (Wages, Salary & PAYE) – How income is earned and taxed
Recession & Society – What happens when economies slow down
Benefits of Employment – Financial, emotional, and social value of work
Homelessness & Poverty in the UK – Causes, consequences, and compassion
Introduction to Financial Education – Budgeting, saving, spending wisely
Importance of Financial Literacy – Building smart money habits for the future
📦 Each Lesson Pack Includes:
1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
(Learning objectives, confidence checkers, embedded video links, and a variety of discussion questions)
Student-Friendly Activities – Comprehension tasks, case studies, real-life scenarios, and financial challenges
Assessment Opportunities – Exit tickets and reflection tasks to gauge understanding
Extra Resources – Extension materials and relevant website links for further research
Ideal for Specialists & Non-Specialists – Easy-to-deliver format with clear guidance
This unit is ideal for:
PSHE and Careers Leads building a financial literacy programme
Citizenship teachers exploring the societal impacts of poverty and economic change
Schools promoting employability, responsibility, and real-world preparedness
Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + printable worksheets
Target Age Group: KS3 (11–14)
Themes: Financial literacy, careers, poverty, homelessness, income, economic awareness
Equip your students with the skills and understanding they need to manage money, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them.
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
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PSHE Unit – 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 planning—essential life skills that support future independence and informed decision-making. Ideal for KS4 and KS5 students (ages 14–18), 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.
💰 Lesson Topics Covered:
Understanding the UK Tax System – PAYE, National Insurance, and where tax goes
What Is a Mortgage? – Home ownership, interest rates, and long-term planning
Pension Planning – Why it matters and how to start early
Borrowing Money & Debt – Loans, interest, credit cards, and making smart choices
How Debt Spirals – Recognising warning signs and seeking help
Insurance Types – Home, travel, health, and how policies protect us
Careers in the Private Sector – Business, finance, and salary potential
📦 Each Lesson Pack Includes:
• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
(Includes learning objectives, confidence checkers, discussion prompts, videos, and visual aids)
• Student-Focused Activities – Real-life case studies, budgeting tasks, quizzes, comprehension activities, and critical thinking
• Assessment Opportunities – Reflection activities and progress checks
• Extra Resources & Links – To support independent learning and careers exploration
• Teacher-Friendly Format – Designed for easy delivery by both specialists and non-specialists
This unit is ideal for:
• PSHE and Careers Leads delivering financial education and real-world prep
• Citizenship and Business Studies teachers exploring the economics of everyday life
• Schools preparing students for financial independence and working life
Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + printable worksheets
Target Age Group: KS4 / KS5 (14–18)
Themes: Tax, pensions, mortgages, debt, borrowing, insurance, careers in finance
Equip your students with the financial knowledge and life skills they need to thrive—with 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
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KS4 Options & Subject Choices – Careers-Focused PSHE Unit (8 Lessons + Homework + Assessment)
Help your students make informed GCSE option choices with this fully editable Careers Education unit. Explore what different subjects offer, the skills students can gain, and how each subject links to future career paths and progression.
What’s Included:
✔️ 8 Fully Resourced & Editable Lesson Packs
✔️ 8 Homework Assignments
✔️ 8 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checkers
✔️ Subject-Specific Careers Links
✔️ Options Guidance Resources
Lesson Topics Covered:
Why Choose GCSE Business Studies
Why Choose GCSE Religious Education (RE)
Why Choose GCSE Drama
Why Choose GCSE Geography
Why Choose a Foreign Language at GCSE
Why Choose GCSE Computing
Why Choose GCSE History
Why Choose GCSE Citizenship
Each Lesson Features:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint with Objectives & Tasks
• Engaging Slides, Activities & Discussion Prompts
• Video Links, Case Studies & Extension Challenges
• Confidence Check Assessment Tool
• Teacher Notes Included (on select slides)
• Aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, DfE Careers Guidance & PSHE Association Themes
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the core content and structure of each GCSE subject
• Discover which transferable skills and career pathways each subject supports
• Learn about assessment methods and post-16 progression opportunities
• Reflect on personal interests, strengths, and career goals when choosing options
Key Vocabulary Highlights:
Business Acumen, Philosophy, Scriptwriting, Conservation, Coding, Digital Literacy, Curator, Democracy, British Values, Future Pathways, Subject Choices, Transferable Skills
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⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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Personal Finance for Young Adults – 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 — perfect for building real-world money confidence.
What’s Included:
✔️ 8 Fully Resourced Lesson Packs
✔️ 8 Homework Assignments
✔️ 8 End-of-Lesson Confidence Check Assessments
✔️ Scenario-Based Learning and Real-Life Case Studies
✔️ Editable and Flexible for Classrooms or Assemblies
Lesson Topics Covered:
Planning for Retirement – Pensions and Long-Term Saving
How Debt Spirals – From Finance Plans to Overdrafts
Why Financial Literacy Matters – Life Without It
Saving Options – ISAs, NS&I, Regular Savers & More
Using Credit Cards – Benefits, Risks, and Managing Credit
Choosing a Bank – How to Compare and Make Smart Decisions
Understanding Mortgages – Fixed vs Variable Explained
Scenario-Based Lesson – How 18-Year-Olds Can Fall into Debt
Each Lesson Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint (Objectives, Tasks, Discussion Prompts)
• Embedded Video Links & Case Study Examples
• Confidence Checker Assessment Tool
• Thought-Provoking Scenarios & Financial Simulations
• Extra Support Websites + Teacher Notes
• Aligned with the latest DfE Statutory Guidance, PSHE Association themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand long-term financial planning (e.g. pensions & mortgages)
• Identify different types of debt and how they accumulate
• Build strong decision-making skills around credit, savings, and banking
• Boost financial literacy and reduce vulnerability to financial pitfalls
• 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:
⇨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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Ethics, Food & The Planet – High School PSHE / Advisory Unit (6 Lessons + Bonus Quiz)
Explore real-world ethical dilemmas related to sustainability, diet, business, and global events. This engaging unit supports student critical thinking around personal choices, the environment, and global responsibility—perfect for high school personal development, advisory, or SEL lessons.
✅ Resource Includes:
6 Fully Editable Lesson PowerPoints
6 Homework Extensions
6 Confidence Checker Exit Tasks
1 Bonus Ethics & Business Quiz (Team Challenge Format)
Engaging, video-rich slides, guided questions, and group tasks
Teacher notes included
Aligned with DfE Guidance, PSHE Association themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks
📘 Lesson Topics:
What Are the Benefits of Organic Produce?
What Does It Mean to Be Vegan?
Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy Sources
The Ethics of World Cup Bids & FIFA Scandals
Fast Fashion & Business Ethics
Veganism & Food Choices – A Deeper Look
🎯 Learning Objectives:
Understand how organic farming differs from conventional farming
Evaluate ethical and environmental arguments around veganism
Compare renewable and non-renewable energy sources and their impact
Discuss ethical controversies around the FIFA World Cup and global sports
Reflect on the impact of fast fashion and explore ethical alternatives
Analyze the long-term effects of consumer choices on the planet
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Organic, Ecosystem, Agrochemicals, Vegan, Ethical Consumption, Solar, Wind, Fast Fashion, Renewable Energy, FIFA, Scandal, Business Ethics
📌 Ideal For:
PSHE / Advisory / SEL lessons
Earth Day or Sustainability Projects
Business Ethics & Current Events Discussions
Cross-curricular Citizenship or Environmental Education
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⇨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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Enterprise Skills Unit – Teaching Future-Ready Skills to Teens
Perfect for Grades 8–9 (Ages 12–14), this comprehensive and editable Careers & PSHE unit builds essential enterprise skills that students will use in school, future studies, and life beyond the classroom.
📘 Lesson Topics:
What is Strategic Thinking?
The Value of Adaptability
Understanding Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills
Showing Initiative and Enterprise
Building Self-Awareness
Financial Literacy: Making Smart Money Choices
Digital Literacy: Staying Safe and Smart Online
✅ What’s Included:
• 7 Fully Editable PowerPoint Lessons
• 7 Homework Activities
• 7 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• Variety of Student Tasks & Group Activities
• Embedded Video Clips, Teacher Notes, Challenge Questions
• Aligned with DfE Guidance, Gatsby Benchmarks & PSHE Association Themes
🧠 Why Teach Enterprise Skills?
Enterprise education is more than just business know-how—it’s about nurturing initiative, resilience, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. As students grow, they’ll need to confidently adapt to change, communicate effectively, and manage resources—whether they become entrepreneurs, work for a company, or pursue higher education.
This unit gives young learners the tools to take ownership of their future, developing key attributes like:
• Strategic thinking – to approach challenges with foresight and planning
• Adaptability – to thrive in ever-changing environments
• Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills – to collaborate and reflect effectively
• Initiative and creativity – to innovate, lead, and solve problems independently
• Financial and digital literacy – to stay safe, informed, and responsible in modern life
Enterprise education equips students with future-ready competencies for personal success and career growth in any path they choose.
🎯 Learning Objectives Include:
• Explain how strategic thinking is used in businesses and personal planning
• Understand the role of adaptability in both personal life and the workplace
• Differentiate between interpersonal and intrapersonal skills and when to use them
• Define initiative and enterprise; explore how to strengthen these traits
• Develop self-awareness and reflect on areas for growth
• Learn why financial literacy matters and how poor decisions can have long-term consequences
• Understand how digital literacy protects us and enhances productivity
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Strategic, Proactive, Adaptable, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Initiative, Enterprise, Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence
📌 Perfect For:
• PSHE / Advisory Programs
• Careers Education
• Character & Life Skills Lessons
��� Business & Enterprise Enrichment
• End-of-Term Projects or Life Skills Weeks
We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:
⇨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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Why pick GCSE Business Studies - Careers Options Lesson . A fully-resourced editable Careers PowerPoint lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand main content of GCSE Business Studies, Know key skills I will develop, Know which roles this subject is helpful for
Key terms
"Business Acumen, Associate, Analyst, Audit "
Homework Extension Suggestion
Choose a company you buy products or services from and find their website. Have a look at their careers page and see which benefits they offer their staff. Which 2 appeal to you most? Why?
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 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
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
Financial Literacy for KS5 – Personal Finance & Life Skills Unit
Prepare your sixth form students for the financial realities of adult life with this fully resourced 7-lesson unit on Financial Literacy, tailored for ages 16–18. This curriculum supports PSHE, Citizenship, and Careers education with real-world, scenario-based content and practical financial skills.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Fully Editable Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Activities
• 7 x End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x Finance Escape Room (Team-Based Challenge)
📚 Lesson Topics:
Planning for Retirement: What You Need to Know
Understanding Debt and How It Spirals
Why Financial Literacy Matters
What is Money Laundering?
Gaming vs Gambling: Where’s the Line?
Careers in Finance and Banking
Managing a Household Budget
🧠 Each Lesson Features:
• Engaging, editable slides with learning outcomes
• Embedded videos, scenario tasks & discussion points
• Challenge tasks, reflection activities, and quick-fire quizzes
• Confidence checker for end-of-lesson assessment
• Mapped to PSHE Association guidance, DfE life skills expectations, and Gatsby benchmarks
🎯 Key Learning Outcomes:
Students will:
• Understand how to plan for retirement and explore pension types
• Identify different forms of debt and how financial obligations can escalate
• Recognize the importance of financial literacy in adult life
• Learn how money laundering works and how to spot red flags
• Examine the difference between gaming and gambling, including legal and emotional consequences
• Discover a variety of careers in finance and banking, including required skills and routes
• Learn how to create and manage a basic household budget
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Retirement, pension, state pension, private pension
Debt, APR, interest, credit score, creditor, bailiff
Budgeting, saving, investing, financial planning
Money laundering, fraud, transaction tracking
Gambling, gaming, risk, loot boxes, regulation
Banking, fintech, finance careers, wealth management
We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:
⇨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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Leaving School & The Future – KS5 Careers & Life Planning Unit
Support your Sixth Form students as they prepare to transition from school to the next stage of life. This comprehensive 7-lesson Careers & Personal Development unit is perfect for helping young adults navigate their future options with confidence.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Fully Editable Careers Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Assignments
• 7 x End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x Post-16 Careers Quiz (Team Building Activity)
🧭 Lesson Topics Covered:
Choosing a Degree Subject
Understanding the Job Market (for School Leavers & Graduates)
Skills for the Future – Hard vs Soft Skills
Why University Open Days Matter
National Apprenticeship Week: Exploring Alternatives
Clearing and Setbacks – Creating a Plan B
Working Abroad – Career Opportunities Beyond the UK
📚 Each Lesson Includes:
• Engaging, editable PowerPoint with clear learning objectives
• Video clips, group tasks, discussion prompts, and quick-fire review games
• End-of-lesson confidence checker assessments
• Links to relevant websites and career research tools
• Aligned with DfE Guidance, PSHE Association themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks
🎯 Key Learning Outcomes:
Students will:
• Learn how to research and compare degree programs
• Understand the evolving job market and how to prepare for it
• Identify and reflect on the skills needed for future careers
• Discover how to get the most out of university open days
• Explore the benefits of apprenticeships and technical routes
• Learn how to respond to challenges like university clearing
• Consider international work opportunities and preparation steps
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Degree, UCAS, Admissions, Graduate Routes, Job Market, Labour Force, Employability, Hard Skills, Soft Skills, Digital Skills, Apprenticeship, Training Provider, Clearing, Equal Consideration, Overseas Employment
We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:
⇨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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Life in Modern Britain & Justice Unit
A fresh PSHE / Citizenship unit exploring key social issues, justice, and contemporary life in the UK.
📦 Contents
• 7 Lesson Packs (see topics below)
• 7 Homework Ideas
• 7 End of Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 Escape Room (Team Building Activity)
📚 Lesson Topics
📊 Changes in the Census
⚖️ What is Justice?
✊ Racial Justice in the UK
🌟 Positive Black Role Models
🎵 What is Grime Music? (Links with Violence)
🏠 Homelessness in Britain & Beyond
💷 Cost of Living Crisis
🎥 Each Lesson PowerPoint Contains:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Embedded Video Clips, Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Thought-Provoking Questions)
• Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
• Teacher Notes (on some slides)
• Mapped against Latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association Core Themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks in Careers Education
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
• Understand what the Census is, explain how Census data is collected, and consider the importance of analysing changes to the Census.
• Explain what justice means, provide examples of justice in action, and understand its role within the UK legal system.
• Describe racial justice, identify systemic racism in the UK, and explore ways to promote equality and inclusion.
• Reflect on the importance of role models, identify positive Black role models, and consider new inspirations.
• Understand the origins of grime music, examine links between grime and violence, and learn to recognise “red flags” in lyrics.
• Explain causes of homelessness, empathise with those experiencing it, and understand efforts to support and prevent homelessness.
• Understand the causes of the cost of living crisis, explain governmental responses, and discuss what more can be done.
🔑 Key Terms Covered:
Census, Office for National Statistics, Data, Statistics, Enumerator
Personal Justice, Commutative Justice, Legal Justice, Distributive Justice, Social Justice
Diversity, Inclusion, Racial Equity, Racial Bias
Role Model, Ethnic Minorities, Influence, Media
Grime, Influence, Interpretation, Susceptibility
Preventative Measures, Homelessness, Unhoused, Unsheltered
Inflation, Interest Rates, Surplus Income, Real Wages
We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:
⇨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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Careers & World of Work – Careers and Citizenship Unit
This comprehensive unit offers secondary students an in-depth exploration of the world of work, providing insights into key career sectors, vital workplace skills, and the future of employment in an ever-evolving job market. Students will examine diverse career paths—from vital public services like the NHS to the dynamic environments of the City and technology sectors. The unit also covers emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and cyber security, preparing students to think critically about jobs of the future.
Alongside career exploration, students will develop essential skills like building a positive work ethic, navigating recruitment processes, and understanding labour market information (LMI). Inclusivity and representation are key themes, with a focus on celebrating the achievements of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) business people and entrepreneurs. This unit is designed to equip young people with the knowledge, motivation, and skills needed to confidently plan their futures and thrive in a diverse and changing workplace.
Contents
• 7 Lesson Packs (fully editable, see lesson topics below)
• 7 Homework Ideas
• 7 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 Escape Room Team Building Activity
Lesson Topics
Careers in the NHS
Explore the wide range of roles in the National Health Service, understand NHS values, and discuss why many choose this rewarding career path.
Careers in the City
Discover various professions within the financial sector, identify key skills required, and consider the appeal of working in the corporate world.
Developing a Positive Work Ethic
Understand what makes a strong work ethic, learn how to cultivate it, and reflect on its benefits for career success.
How to Find a Job & Navigate Employment
Learn about labour market information (LMI), the recruitment process, and practical steps for finding employment aligned with personal goals.
Futuristic Careers & the Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Investigate how AI is reshaping industries and consider the skills needed for jobs that don’t yet exist.
Careers in Cyber Security & Computing
Explore the roles within cyber security and computing, understand required skills, and why these fields are growing rapidly.
Celebrating BME Business People & Entrepreneurs
Highlight successful BME business leaders, examine their skills and achievements, and discuss the importance of diversity in business.
Each Lesson PowerPoint Contains:
• Fully editable PowerPoint presentations including:
o Learning Outcomes
o Confidence Checkers
o Assessment of Learning
o Variety of engaging student tasks
o Video Embedded URL Clips
o Premium quality slides
o Extra support websites
o Challenging and thought-provoking questioning
• Assessment Opportunities (Confidence Checker)
• Teacher Notes on select slides
• Mapped to the latest DfE guidance, PSHE Association core themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks in Careers Education
Learning Outcomes
• Understand the diverse roles available within the NHS and the values that guide this sector.
• Describe career opportunities in the City and the key skills employers seek in finance and corporate sectors.
• Define a positive work ethic, identify how to develop it, and explain its importance for employability.
• Explain what labour market information is, why it matters, and describe the recruitment process for securing a job.
• Discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming careers and identify the skills needed for emerging future roles.
• Outline the various positions within cyber security and computing, the skills required, and reasons these careers are in demand.
• Recognise the achievements of BME business professionals, understand their skills and contributions, and appreciate the role diversity plays in business success.
Key Vocabulary
• NHS, Healthcare, Public Service, Patient Care
• Finance, Banking, Corporate Sector, Investment
• Work Ethic, Responsibility, Punctuality, Initiative
• Labour Market Information (LMI), Recruitment, CV, Interview
• Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Innovation
• Cyber Security, Computing, Network Security, Coding
• Diversity, Inclusion, BME, Entrepreneurship, Role Models
We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:
⇨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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Importance of Financial Literacy . A fully-resourced editable Careers PowerPoint lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
“To understand what financial literacy is. To be able to explain why financial literacy is imprtant. To consider what can happen if someone doesn’t have good financial literacy skills.”
Key terms
Financial Literacy, Debt, Budgeting, Savings, Investment
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
Use the internet to find a debt charity. Write 250 words outlining what their services are for adults who need help with budgeting and financial literacy.
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 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
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
Enterprise & Employability Skills - Careers - Careers Education and CDI Framework. 1-2 hour Lesson. Editable 21 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services.
Learning Objectives
To understand the meaning of the terms, ‘enterprise’ and ‘employability skills.’
To be aware of the importance of enterprise skills and employability characteristics.
To evaluate whether governments should step in to prevent big businesses from failing.
Some Key Terms Covered
Enterprise, Employability, Entrepreneur, Intrapreneurial, Technology, Workplace
Careers (Assessment) Objectives
I understand the term enterprise
I know a range of skills employers are looking for
I understand the importance of learning about entrepreneurship
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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 Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
☞ Most lessons include a Worksheet
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Mapped against the Careers Development Index and Gatsby Benchmarks
⟴ PSHE Association Theme: Living in Wider World
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
If you need any support with this lesson or would like to find out more about what Cre8tive Resources can offer your school please email: thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com
If you leave a nice review please email thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com and we will send you a free lesson as a thank you.
Saving your Money . A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on the importance of this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
I can explain the different methods of saving
I can explain the benefits of different types of saving accounts
I understand different options for national savings and investments
Key terms
Easy access, bond, fixed, high interest, terms and conditions, withdrawal
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 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
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
If you need any support with this lesson or would like to find out more about what Cre8tive Resources can offer your school please email: thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com
If you leave a nice review please email thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com and we will send you a free lesson as a thank you.
How to Choose a Bank . A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on the importance of this topic.
Learning Outcomes:
I understand the purpose of a bank account, overdrafts and interest
I know how to compare different types of bank accounts
I can make informed choices when it comes to picking the right bank
Key terms
Account, overdraft, interest, perks
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 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
Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure
Finance Risk + Online Safety
If you need any support with this lesson or would like to find out more about what Cre8tive Resources can offer your school please email: thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com
If you leave a nice review please email thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com and we will send you a free lesson as a thank you.
Exploring a Payslip Wage / Salary PAYE. 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 the common features of a payslip are.
To be able to work out using calculations, gross pay and net pay on a payslip.
To evaluate the importance of paying tax and NI contributions.
Key terms
BACS, Deductions, Payslip, Net Pay, Gross Pay, National Insurance, Salary, Tax, Tax Code, PAYE
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
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 “Cre8tive Resources Website” on Google .
FREE Finance Student Work Booklet - and a financial education road map to demonstrate the learning journey students will undertake throughout Years 7 to 11 exploring different financial topics.
This product contains:
1 x PDF Finance Work Booklet for students
1 x PDF Version of the Financial Education Learning Journey
** If you require the editable PPT versions just leave a nice review and drop us an email at** thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com** and we will send you a free editable version of this resource you can adapt to your students needs.
If you need support with any of our resources or would like to look at our full curriculum we offer for **PSHE, Careers, Citizenship and Personal Development ** you can Google “Cre8tive Resources” or email us for extra support. If you leave a nice review on this listing we will also send you a free lesson on a topic of your choice.
FREE Trading and Investment + Choices - Finance KS4 Lesson and a Financial education road map to demonstrate the learning journey students could undertake throughout Years 7 - 11 exploring the world of finance.
This product contains:
1 x PDF 1 Hour Lesson on Trading and Investment
1 x PDF Version of the Finance Learning Journey
** If you require the editable PPT versions just leave a nice review and drop us an email at** thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com** and we will send you a free editable version of this resource you can adapt to your students needs.
If you need support with any of our resources or would like to look at our full curriculum we offer for **PSHE, Careers, Citizenship and Personal Development ** you can Google “Cre8tive Resources” or email us for extra support. If you leave a nice review on this listing we will also send you a free lesson on a topic of your choice.
Cost of Living Crisis . A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed Personal Social Health / Citizenship / Personal Development lesson
Learning objectives
To understand why we are experiencing a cost of living crisis.
To be able to explain what is being done about it.
To consider what more can be done.
Some Key Terms Covered
Inflation, Interest rates, surplus income, real wages
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
**Leave a positive review and we will send you a free lesson on any PSHE Topic. Just email Mike at thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com **