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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
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
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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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Equality Act & Protected Characteristics – Secondary PSHE/Citizenship Unit
Empower your students to understand their rights and responsibilities with this engaging, ready-to-teach unit focused on equality, anti-discrimination, and protected characteristics. Perfect for your middle or high school personal development or citizenship curriculum.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Fully Editable PSHE / Citizenship Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Assignments
• 7 x End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x “Respecting Rights” Quiz (Team Building Activity)
🧠 Lesson Topics:
What is the Equality Act and How Does it Protect People?
Marriage & Civil Partnership (Protected Characteristic)
Understanding Disability Discrimination
Religion & Belief in the Equality Act
Pregnancy & Maternity Rights in the Workplace
Why Gender Stereotypes are Harmful
Discrimination and the Law: Understanding Your Rights
📚 Each Lesson Includes:
• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, Differentiated Activities, Assessment Tasks)
• Embedded video content and discussion prompts
• End-of-lesson confidence checker
• Clear teacher notes and support for delivery
• Designed in line with the DfE Statutory Guidance, PSHE Association Core Themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks
🎯 Sample Learning Outcomes:
Students will:
• Understand what the Equality Act (2010) is and how it applies in everyday life
• Recognize protected characteristics and how they shield individuals from discrimination
• Explore real-world examples of prejudice and discrimination in work, education, and society
• Learn about legal protections around gender, religion, disability, and maternity
• Evaluate harmful effects of stereotypes and systemic prejudice
• Develop empathy, critical thinking, and social responsibility
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Protected Characteristic, Equality Act, Discrimination, Civil Partnership, Faith, Belief, Systemic Prejudice, Maternity Rights, Gender Stereotypes, Glass Ceiling, Toxic Masculinity, Feminism, Respect, Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia
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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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Career Options – Explore the World of Work (KS3 & KS4 Careers Unit)
Help students explore the real-world opportunities available across a wide range of industries with this engaging and fully resourced Career Exploration Unit. Perfect for middle and high school students making early choices about their futures.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Editable Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Assignments
• 7 x End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x End-of-Year Careers Quiz (Team Building Style)
🧭 Lesson Topics Covered:
Careers Working with Animals
Careers in Agriculture & Farming (including Green Jobs)
Careers in Big Tech & UX Design
Careers in Show Business & TV
Careers in Logistics & Distribution
Careers in Engineering & Manufacturing
Careers in Sales, Marketing & Digital Media
📚 Each Lesson Includes:
• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint
• Clearly defined learning objectives and outcomes
• Confidence checker exit slips for reflection and assessment
• Varied tasks, discussion points, and embedded video clips
• Helpful teacher notes on select slides
• Aligned with DfE Statutory Careers Guidance, PSHE Association themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
Students will:
• Discover career paths in key industries across the UK and globally
• Understand required skills, qualifications, and day-to-day roles
• Learn how to research routes into sectors that interest them
• Gain awareness of future-focused jobs, including sustainability and digital innovation
• Build motivation by connecting learning with real-world opportunities
🔑 Key Vocabulary Highlights:
Marine Biologist, Conservation, UX Design, AI, Eco-Engineer, Production Runner, Supply Chain, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, CRM, SEO, PPC, Cold Calling, B2B/B2C, Digital Strategy
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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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Skills, Work & The Future – Careers Education Unit (KS3–KS4)
Prepare students for the rapidly changing world of work with this dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Unit. Designed to develop essential workplace skills and future awareness, this unit explores the impact of AI, digital literacy, career planning, and labor market trends.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Fully Resourced Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Assignments
• 7 x Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x Team-Based Careers & STEM Quiz
📘 Lesson Topics Covered:
The Importance of Attendance in School and the Workplace
How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Future Careers
Choosing the Right Post-16 Pathway
Understanding the Gatsby Benchmarks (for Students)
What is Work? Defining Jobs, Careers & Motivation
Digital Skills for the Modern Workplace
What is LMI (Labor Market Information) & How to Use It
🧠 Learning Objectives:
Students will:
• Understand the importance of strong attendance habits and punctuality
• Explore how AI and automation are transforming industries
• Learn how to plan a personal career pathway using SMART goals
• Break down the Gatsby Benchmarks and how they support career development
• Identify the motivations behind work and the concept of meaningful employment
• Build digital awareness and evaluate digital tools used in education and employment
• Use LMI (Labor Market Information) to make informed future decisions
🧰 Each Lesson Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint
• Confidence Checker Exit Slips
• Teacher Notes on Key Slides
• Challenging and Engaging Task Variety
• Embedded Video Links & Research Prompts
• Aligned with DfE Careers Statutory Guidance, PSHE Association Themes & Gatsby Benchmarks
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Attendance, Punctuality, Algorithm, AI, Upskilling, T-Levels, NEET, Digital Literacy, Metaverse, Gatsby Benchmarks, LMI, Economic Inactivity, Vacancy Rates, Career Values
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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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The importance of Attendance (Work And School) A fully-resourced lesson (1 hour +) which can be used by teachers to deliver a detailed workshop / session on the importance of this topic.
To define good attendance, to understand ways to improve and maintain my attendance, to evaluate the impact of low attendance at school and work
Key terms
Attendance, Punctuality, Time Keeping, Self-Management
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.
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Diversity & Equality – British Values PSHE / Citizenship Unit
Celebrate difference, promote respect, and explore what it means to be part of a diverse and equal society in the UK. This ready-to-teach 7-lesson unit covers essential topics around British Values, inclusion, protected characteristics, religion, and culture—perfect for secondary PSHE or Citizenship programs.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Fully Resourced and Editable Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Tasks
• 7 x End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Exit Tickets
• 1 x Diversity-Themed Escape Room Activity (Team Building)
📘 Lesson Topics:
Diversity & Celebrating Differences
LGBTQ+ Careers and Role Models – Breaking Stereotypes
Anti-Bullying Week – “Make a Noise About Bullying”
Celebrating Windrush & British Caribbean Heritage
Religion in the UK & the Importance of Equality
Being Young and Religious – Faith & Identity Today
The Equality Act 2010 – Understanding Our Rights
🎯 Learning Objectives:
Students will:
• Explore the meaning of diversity and its importance in British society
• Understand the challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace
• Take action to prevent bullying and support peers
• Learn about the Windrush generation and its historical impact
• Recognize the major religions practiced in the UK and their values
• Appreciate what it means to be young and religious in modern Britain
• Understand how the Equality Act 2010 protects individual rights
🧰 Each Lesson Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint with Learning Outcomes
• Embedded Video Clips, Research Prompts & Group Tasks
• Variety of Activities for All Learning Styles
• End-of-Lesson Confidence Checkers
• Teacher Guidance Notes on Key Slides
• Mapped to DfE Statutory Guidance, PSHE Association Core Themes, and the Gatsby Benchmarks
🧠 Key Vocabulary Includes:
Protected Characteristic, Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, Respect, Individual Liberty, LGBTQ+, Ally, Harassment, Windrush, Multiculturalism, Faith, Religious Festivals, Equality Act
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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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UK Growth Sectors – Careers Unit
Help students explore the fast-growing career sectors shaping the UK economy. This engaging, ready-to-teach 7-lesson PSHE/Citizenship unit introduces learners to labour market information (LMI), clean growth careers, the rise of digital industries, and the difference between public and private sector employment.
📦 Included in This Resource:
• 8 x Fully Editable and Resourced PowerPoint Lessons
• 8 x Homework Activities
• 8 x End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x Careers Team Quiz Activity (Perfect for a Class Challenge)
📘 Lesson Topics:
What Is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
Careers in Digital & Technology
Jobs in Logistics & Distribution
Energy, Zero Carbon & Clean Growth Careers
Life Science Industry Careers
Understanding Careers in the Private Sector
Understanding Careers in the Public Sector
Employment Trends in the UK
🎯 Learning Objectives:
Students will:
• Learn how to use labour market information to explore future opportunities
• Discover in-demand industries such as green energy, tech, and logistics
• Understand the differences between public and private sector careers
• Identify key skills needed in sectors like digital, healthcare, and distribution
• Reflect on personal strengths and how they align with growth industries
🧰 Each Lesson Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint with Clear Objectives
• Engaging Activities, Discussion Prompts, and Embedded Video Links
• Confidence Checker Assessments and Recap Opportunities
• Teacher Guidance Notes on Selected Slides
• Curriculum-Aligned: DfE Guidance, PSHE Association, Gatsby Benchmarks
🧠 Key Vocabulary Includes:
Labour Market Information, Growth Sector, AI, UX Design, GDPR, Net Zero, Supply Chain, Pathology, Clinical Research, Renewable Energy, Private Sector, Public Sector
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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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Year 11: Preparation for Success – Building Resilience, Confidence & Exam Readiness
This specially designed PSHE / Citizenship unit supports students in navigating the challenges of Year 11—a pivotal and often high-pressure academic year. Whether it’s handling exam stress, developing effective revision habits, managing social pressures, or building emotional resilience, this unit empowers students with the practical tools, mindsets, and habits they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom. Each lesson helps foster self-awareness, confidence, and critical thinking, ensuring students are not only academically prepared but emotionally and socially equipped for the demands of final year exams and post-16 decisions.
Contents
• 7 Comprehensive Lesson Packs (detailed below)
• 7 Homework Tasks to reinforce learning
• 7 Confidence Checker Assessments for each lesson
• 1 Interactive Escape Room activity (Team Building Focus)
Lesson Topics
• Managing Stress and Practising Self-Care
• Speaking Responsibly and Listening Critically
• Understanding Anti-Bullying, with a Focus on Large WhatsApp Groups
• Effective Revision Techniques for Exams
• Preparing Strategically for Tests and Exams
• Exploring Gratitude and Humility
• Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience
What’s Included in Each Lesson PowerPoint:
• Fully editable presentations with clear Learning Outcomes
• Confidence Checkers and Assessment Opportunities
• Varied student activities including video links and thoughtful questioning
• Teacher notes embedded in selected slides for guidance
• Fully aligned with the latest DfE guidance, PSHE Association core themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify common signs of stress and understand how personalised self-care can support wellbeing
• Define responsible speaking and critical listening; explore different types of listening skills
• Recognise social media risks and protective features; learn proactive strategies to stay safe online
• Discover your own effective learning methods, practical revision techniques, and the importance of a supportive environment
• Understand different learning styles and plan exam preparation tailored to your needs
Key Vocabulary:
Emotional resilience, self-care plan, stress management, proactive coping
Responsible speaking, appreciative listening, empathetic listening, critical listening
Outing, fraping, trickery, catfishing, social exclusion
Brain hemispheres, corpus callosum, temporal lobes, visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, mnemonic
VAK learning styles, Pomodoro technique, glucose
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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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Aspirations & The Future – Year 8 Careers Unit
A fresh PSHE / Citizenship unit designed to inspire and prepare Year 8 students for their future ambitions.
📦 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
🚀 Follow Your Dreams – Motivation & Perseverance
🌐 The Future – Metaverse & Augmented Reality Opportunities
🤝 What is Active Citizenship?
⏳ How to Use My Time Productively (Weekly Planning)
🤝 Giving & Earning Respect
📈 Improving Our Own Learning and Performance
🗣️ How to Debate & Have Meaningful Discussions
🎥 Each Lesson PowerPoint Contains:
• Fully editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL 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 motivates me, explore perseverance, and consider how to recognise success.
• Consider how the world has changed over time, understand how AI impacts life now, and imagine future developments.
• Define active citizenship, explore how to be active citizens, and identify ways to overcome barriers.
• Recognise why organisation matters, learn how to plan a productive week, and understand the decision matrix.
• Understand respect, explore how to earn it, and learn how to give respect to others.
• Distinguish between growth and fixed mindsets, understand the value of constructive criticism, and discover how to keep developing.
• Differentiate between debate and argument, identify key traits of a debate, and consider approaches for meaningful discussions.
🔑 Key Words
Perseverance, Motivation, Resilience, Commitment
Augmented Reality, Metaverse, Smart Glasses
Empowered, Inspired, Drive
Eisenhower Matrix, Productivity, Priority
Integrity, Honesty, Reliability, Empathy, Competence
Growth Mindset, Fixed Mindset, Constructive Criticism, Destructive Criticism
Debate Motion, Proposition, Opposition
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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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Building Responsible Citizens – Year 7 PSHE & Citizenship Unit
This comprehensive PSHE and Citizenship unit is specially designed for Year 7 students to develop a strong foundation in personal responsibility and community awareness. The lessons encourage students to explore what it means to be responsible individuals and active members of society, equipping them with essential skills for leadership, ethical decision-making, relationship-building, and self-care. Through engaging activities and real-life case studies, students will reflect on their roles within their families, schools, and wider communities, fostering empathy, mindfulness, and a caring attitude toward others.
📦 Contents
• 7 Lesson Packs (detailed below)
• 7 Homework Ideas
• 7 End of Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 Escape Room (Team Building Activity)
📚 Lesson Topics
Becoming a Responsible Citizen
What Makes a Good Leader? (Including Case Studies)
Building Relationships
Moral and Ethical Decisions
Caring for the Elderly
Safety in Snow and Ice
What is Mindfulness?
🎥 Each Lesson PowerPoint Contains:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint including Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, a Variety of Tasks, Embedded Video URL Clips, High-Quality Engaging Slides, Extra Support Websites, and Thoughtful, Challenging Questioning
• Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
• Teacher Notes (included on some slides)
• Mapped to the Latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association Core Themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks in Careers Education
🎯 Sample Learning Outcomes:
• Understand what it means to be responsible and explore ways to take responsibility in different areas of life. Develop a personal responsibility action plan.
• Identify the traits, experience, behaviours, and practices that define a good leader.
• Understand different types of relationships, the key factors they are built upon, and ways to nurture positive relationships with others.
• Understand the human lifespan and reflect on the additional care needed as people age. Explore the different roles and careers involved in elderly care.
• Recognise safety measures and precautions when dealing with snow and ice.
• Understand mindfulness, its benefits, and how to practice it to support emotional wellbeing.
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⇨ 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
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⇨ 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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Self-Improvement, Self-Care & Developing Soft Skills – PSHE / Citizenship Unit
This dynamic and essential unit supports students in developing critical life skills that foster personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and effective communication. Designed to empower young people, the unit focuses on building self-awareness, accountability, resilience, and motivation—core attributes that contribute to success both in and outside of school. Students will explore how to make thoughtful decisions, communicate responsibly, manage stress through self-care, and develop perseverance to overcome challenges. These lessons nurture the soft skills that are increasingly valued by employers and essential for healthy relationships and lifelong learning.
Contents
• 7 Fully Editable Lesson Packs (see lesson topics below)
• 7 Homework Ideas
• 7 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 Escape Room (Team Building Activity)
Lesson Topics
Making Big and Small Life Decisions & Being Accountable
Speaking Responsibly & Listening Critically
How Do I Prepare for Tests & Exams?
Becoming a Responsible Citizen
Giving & Earning Respect
Follow Your Dreams: Motivation & Perseverance
Stress Management & Self-Care
Each Lesson PowerPoint Contains:
• Fully editable PowerPoints including:
o Learning Outcomes
o Confidence Checkers
o Assessment of Learning
o A variety of engaging student tasks
o Embedded video links
o High-quality visuals
o Additional resource websites
o Thought-provoking questions
• Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
• Teacher Notes on select slides
• Fully aligned with latest DfE Guidance, PSHE Association core themes, and Gatsby Benchmarks in Careers Education
Learning Outcomes
• Understand the factors that make decision-making challenging, explain the importance of accountability, and explore different strategies for effective decision-making.
• Define what it means to speak responsibly and listen critically; identify and evaluate various types of listening skills.
• Recognise different learning styles, select preparation techniques suited to individual styles, and plan practical steps to prepare for tests and exams.
• Explain the meaning of responsibility, reflect on how responsibility applies across different areas of life, and develop a personal responsibility action plan.
• Define respect, understand how to earn respect from others, and practice ways to give respect in everyday interactions.
• Identify personal motivators, understand perseverance, and develop criteria for recognising personal success.
• Recognise signs of stress, explore how self-care can reduce stress, and create a personalised self-care plan.
Key Words
Accountability, Decision-Making, Responsibility
Communication, Listening Skills, Critical Thinking
Learning Styles, Revision, Exam Preparation
Respect, Empathy, Interpersonal Skills
Motivation, Perseverance, Goal Setting
Stress, Self-Care, Emotional Wellbeing
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What is Strategic Thinking . 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 strategic thinking is To consider why and how strategic thinking could help you To be able to explain how strategic thinking is used in businesses”
Key terms
Strategic, Proactive, Business Plan, Strategy
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
"Find a job advert for someone involved in business strategy (to do this, just use the internet and search “Business Strategy jobs”). Read the job advert and highlight the parts show the person needs to be a good strategic thinker. "
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What is self awareness? 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 define self-awareness, to understand my own level of self-awareness, to understand strategies on improving my self-awareness
Key terms
Emotional intelligence, introspection, self-management, self-discipline, humility, reflection, mindful
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
Write a tweet summarising the definition of self-awareness and 3 tips on how to improve
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What is adaptability . 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 define adaptability, to understand why adaptability is useful in life, to understand why adaptability is useful in work
Key terms
Adaptable, Flexible, Resilient
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
Reflect on a personal experience which required being adaptable. What happened? How did you demonstrate adaptability? Would you do anything different if you faced something similar?
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What are interpersonal and interpersonal skills. 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 be able to explain what intrapersonal and interpersonal skills are. To consider why each are important. To understand when we use Intrapersonal and Interpersonal skills.”
Key terms
Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Empathy, Self Awareness
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
Take your reflection log home. Over the next week, reflect on 3 situations you find yourself in or activities you have completed.
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The importance of Prioritisation (at work) . 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 define successful prioritisation at work, to understand the impact in wider life, to know ways to improve how to prioritise
Key terms
Time-management, chunking, breaking down, delegate, procrastination
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
Use the internet to find a prioritisation app. What does it promise? What functionalities sound interesting to you? Which parts of your life are you thinking of when considering using this app? How much does it cost? Would you say it is worth it?
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Showing initiative and Enterprise . 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 be able to explain what it means to show initiative. To be able to explain what enterprise is. To consider how you can develop your enterprise skills.”
Key terms
Initiative, Enterprise, Communication, Organisation, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Creativity
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
“From your discuss about how you can develop your Enterprise skills, choose one and put it in to action! Write 250 words about: Why you felt you needed to develop this skill What action you took to develop it If you feel your confidence at this skill has improved”
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How can I motivate myself and Others . 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 different types of motivation, to reflect on what motivates me, to understand what can motivate others
Key terms
Motivation, positivity, empathy, understanding, intrinsic, extrinsic
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
Find a case study where a business has motivated its employees and seen positive results. What was the situation like before? What caused the change? What do owners think? How do employees now feel?
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Being a global citizen . 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 it means to be a global citizen. To be able to explain the importance of global citizenship. To consider what you can do to become a global citizen.”
Key terms
Global citizen, civic, economic, cultural, ethical
**Homework Extension Suggestion **
Create a poster to advertise your event. It should tell people what Global Citizenship is, why it is important and what they can expect to do at your event.
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Personal Finance as a young Adult
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