Help your learner navigate the transition from school to employment with this UK-specific workbook. Level 1: Thinking About Work is designed to build a foundational understanding of what it means to work, why we do it, and the different paths available.
Mapped to Level 1 qualification standards, this 23-page workbook is perfect for secondary students (ages 11-14) and SEN learners up to age 25. It breaks down complex career concepts into manageable, visual, and practical steps.
What’s Included?
- What is Work? Understanding the definition and purpose of employment.
- Why People Work: Exploring reasons beyond just earning money (social connection, routine, helping others).
- Types of Work: Clear explanations of Paid, Unpaid, and Voluntary roles.
- Exploring Job Sectors: Identifying Manual, Creative, Caring, and Technical roles.
- Employment Types: Understanding Full-time, Part-time, and Self-employed options.
- Workplace Skills: A deep dive into essential “soft skills” like communication, teamwork, reliability, and timekeeping.
- Practical Activities: Hands-on tasks to help learners apply what they’ve learned to real-world scenarios.
Perfect for:
- Home Education: A structured careers-curriculum for independent study.
- SEN Schools & Alternative Provisions: Age-appropriate design for older learners.
- EHCP Evidence: Directly supports “Preparing for Adulthood” (PfA) outcomes for Employment and Independent Living.
- Transition Planning: Ideal for students preparing for college or their first work experience.
Technical Details:
23-page PDF document.
Includes a full Answer Key.
Includes a Certificate of Completion to celebrate success.
100% UK Specific terminology and examples.
