We targeted year 7 initially, with the idea that each progressive year group would be introduced to Skills Builder resulting in all learners having experienced the platform by year 11.

We are using the reflective log for year 10 students when on work experience and this will give insights as to how much they understand about progressing in their essential skills.

Regular opportunities are given in conference days, spread out through the year - daily tutor times have also been used. Tutors used resources from the Hub.

Extra-curricular activities, such as DofE , sporting events,work experience and after school clubs allow students to practice their essential skills as well as school and home life. Some tutors referenced the essential skills in their subject lessons as well as tutor times.

Y10 students have 1 week of work experience and there are other more targeted employer events. We ran sessions ahead of the work experience for students to identify focus skills and learn about how to build these skills. The students and employers were asked to feedback on the use of essential skills during the week. Also, activities week which takes them out of usual routines help to build essential skills.