Form Filling & Personal Information – SEN Life Skills module

Support learners in developing the confidence and independence to complete everyday forms safely, accurately and responsibly.

Designed for teenagers and young adults, this practical PDF resource is particularly suitable for SEN learners, alternative provision, supported learning, Functional Skills and Preparing for Adulthood programmes. Through realistic examples and structured activities, learners develop the skills needed to complete forms, understand why personal information is requested, and recognise the importance of keeping their information safe.

Using authentic real-world scenarios, the resource introduces learners to common forms they are likely to encounter throughout adult life, while promoting self-advocacy, digital awareness and employability skills.

What’s Included

• Activities focused on following written instructions when completing forms
• Tasks exploring compulsory and voluntary information
• A simplified introduction to data protection, including the principles of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
• Activities raising awareness of identity theft, scams and fraud
• Realistic medical forms
• Job application forms, including references and equal opportunities monitoring
• Reading comprehension activities
• Structured form-filling practice tasks
• Discussion scenarios based on everyday situations
• A child-friendly glossary of key vocabulary
• Practical tips for keeping personal information safe

Skills Developed

• Reading and interpreting written instructions
• Understanding technical and everyday vocabulary found on forms
• Completing forms accurately and confidently
• Protecting personal information and recognising potential fraud
• Developing self-advocacy and knowing when to ask for support
• Building employability skills and confidence with job applications
• Developing independent living skills through authentic real-world tasks
• Applying literacy skills in meaningful everyday contexts

Accessibility

The resource is presented in a dyslexia-friendly 14pt font to support accessibility. Clear layouts, scaffolded activities, realistic examples and discussion-based learning help learners build confidence while working through increasingly familiar real-life situations.

Ideal For

SEN, SEND, Alternative Provision, Supported Learning, Functional Skills, Functional English, Life Skills, Independent Living, Employability, Careers Education, Preparing for Adulthood, PSHE, Post-16, Neurodivergent Learners and learners developing confidence with everyday paperwork and personal information.