Home Learning Hub

Everyone needs eight essential skills to succeed - whatever their path in life. We're providing a range of resources for building these skills in a home setting - all underpinned by the Skills Builder Framework. Resources are available for learners aged 4 to 20+.

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Monday 17th January 2022

Think about your favourite book. What does the front cover of the book look like?

If it is a fiction (story) book, does it show the characters, the setting or give a clue to the plot of the story?

If it is non fiction book (full of facts) does it show just one image (picture or photograph)or more than one? What else is on the cover?

Imagine you have been asked to come up with front cover ideas for another edition (printing) of the book.

How would you redesign your favourite book's cover?

Come up with at least 3 different designs.

You might want to draw, paint, collage or use technology to help you create different design ideas.

Share your design ideas with your family. Which one do they like the best and why?

Challenge them to redesign their favourite book cover too and talk about your designs together.

Reflection Questions

Getting Started: How can you share what you imagine?

Intermediate: How can you come up with lots of different ideas?

Advanced: What is a mind map? How might one help you with this challenge?

Mastery: How can you help someone else to be creative?

Creativity

See all Skills Challenges

Speaking

Skill Story

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Gina Finds Her Voice

Support learners to understand the concepts that underpin Speaking Steps 0 and 1, by reading this short and engaging Skill Story.

Problem Solving

Skill Story

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The Treasure Hunt

Support learners to understand the concepts that underpin Problem Solving Steps 0 and 1, by reading this short and engaging Skill Story.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Skill Story

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Bill's Baking Brothers

Support learners to understand the concepts that underpin Staying Positive Steps 0 and 1, by reading this short and engaging Skill Story.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Skill Story

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Jake the Snake Who Can

Support learners to understand the concepts that underpin Aiming High Steps 0 and 1, by reading this short and engaging Skill Story.

Leadership

Skill Story

0

Support learners to understand the concepts that underpin Leadership Steps 0 and 1, by reading this short and engaging Skill Story.

Listening

Skill Story

0

Support learners to understand the concepts that underpin Listening Steps 0 and 1, by reading this short and engaging Skill Story.

Creativity

Skill Story

0

Support learners to understand the concepts that underpin Creativity steps 0 and 1, by reading this short and engaging Skill Story.

Teamwork

Skill Story

0

The Birthday Party

Support learners to understand the concepts that underpin Teamwork Steps 0 and 1, by reading this short and engaging Skill Story.

Listening

Short Lesson

0

1 - Sound Sorting

In this short lesson, you will match statements to their corresponding sound clip.

Speaking

Short Lesson

0

In this short lesson, you will take turns to discuss a chosen topic.

Creativity

Short Lesson

0

1 - Imagine, Imagine, Imagine

In this short lesson, you will explore the five senses as you imagine you are on the beach.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

0

1 - What Are Instructions?

In this short lesson, you will think of a time you have had to follow instructions and record this.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

0

1 - Mixed Emotions

In this short lesson, you will draw or act out the emotions you see in a couple of example photos.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

0

1 - Know Your Limits

In this short lesson, you will consider a range of challenges you find too difficult.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

0

1 - Working Positively

In this short lesson, you will work together to create a quick sketch on 'working positively'.

Leadership

Short Lesson

0

1 - Feel It Out

In this short lesson, you will name emotions and reflect on when you have felt these feelings in the past.

Listening

Short Lesson

0

3 - Considered Conversations

In this short lesson, you will practise having a conversation without interrupting.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

0

In this short lesson, you will decide what you would do when faced with different challenges.

Creativity

Short Lesson

0

In this short lesson, you will act out different imaginary scenarios.

Leadership

Short Lesson

0

2 - Feel Like Talking

In this short lesson, you will discuss when you have felt different emotions and why.

Listening

Short Lesson

0

2 - Impolite Interruptions

In this short lesson, you will consider why interrupting in different situations would be unhelpful.

Speaking

Short Lesson

0

2 - Crystal Clear

In this short lesson, you will practise different techniques to speak clearly in a conversation.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

0

2 - Helpful Emotions

In this short lesson, you will imagine a conversation with someone who is trying to cheer you up.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

0

2 - Challenging Behaviour

In this short lesson, you will share advice you would give to someone who is struggling to work positively.

Staying Positive

Skill Workbook

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Skill Workbook - Staying Positive

This interactive workbook allows learners to gather a bank of evidence for building their own Staying Positive skills at Steps 0-10 of the Skills Builder Universal Framework for essential skills.

Staying Positive

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

0

2 - Following Instructions

In this short lesson, learners follow instructions to create a piece of origami art.

Problem Solving

Aiming High

Skill Workbook

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Skill Workbook - Aiming High

This interactive workbook allows learners to gather a bank of evidence for building their own Aiming High skills at Steps 0-10 of the Skills Builder Universal Framework for essential skills.

Problem Solving

Skill Workbook

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Skill Workbook - Problem Solving

This interactive workbook allows learners to gather a bank of evidence for building their own Problem Solving skills at Steps 0-10 of the Skills Builder Universal Framework for essential skills.

Problem Solving

Creativity

Skill Workbook

0

Skill Workbook - Creativity

This interactive workbook allows learners to gather a bank of evidence for building their own Creativity skills at Steps 0-10 of the Skills Builder Universal Framework for essential skills.

Leadership

Skill Workbook

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Skill Workbook - Leadership

This interactive workbook allows learners to gather a bank of evidence for building their own Leadership skills at Steps 0-10 of the Skills Builder Universal Framework for essential skills.

Teamwork

Skill Workbook

0

Skill Workbook - Teamwork

This interactive workbook allows learners to gather a bank of evidence for building their own Teamwork skills at Steps 0-10 of the Skills Builder Universal Framework for essential skills.

Speaking

Skill Workbook

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Skill Workbook - Speaking

This interactive workbook allows learners to gather a bank of evidence for building their own Speaking skills at Steps 0-10 of the Skills Builder Universal Framework for essential skills.

Listening

Skill Workbook

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Skill Workbook - Listening

This interactive workbook allows learners to gather a bank of evidence for building their own Listening skills at Steps 0-10 of the Skills Builder Universal Framework for essential skills.

Listening

Short Lesson

1

1 - Impeccable Instructions

In this short lesson, you will repeat short instructions to a partner.

Speaking

Short Lesson

1

In this short lesson, you will speak about your favourite music to two different audiences.

Creativity

Short Lesson

1

1 - Jungle Explanations

In this short lesson, you will imagine a jungle animal and describe it to a partner.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

1

1 - When Do I Need Help?

In this short lesson, you will think of times when you have encountered a problem that required help from someone.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

1

1 - Figuring Out Emotions

In this short lesson, you will explore other people's emotions in a series of photos.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

1

1 - Keep Up The Good Work

In this short lesson, you will reflect on achievements of yours and how those made you feel.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

1

1 - What Is Behaviour?

In this short lesson, you will create a poster to show what ‘behaviour’ means.

Leadership

Short Lesson

1

1 - Feel The Music

In this short lesson, you will share how you feel in response to a piece of music.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

1

2 - A Helping Hand

In this short lesson, you will reflect on ways to make a useful contribution by helping others.

Creativity

Short Lesson

1

2 - Imaginary Place

In this short lesson, you will write a short story about an imaginary place.

Leadership

Short Lesson

1

2 - Oh What A Feeling

In this short lesson, you will reflect on how you would share your feelings positively when faced with a team setback.

Listening

Short Lesson

1

2 - Fantastic Focus

In this short lesson, you will practise listening, remembering and following instructions.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

1

2 - Who can I turn to for help?

In this short lesson, you will explore a scenario where you advise someone on who to turn to about a problem that person is facing.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

1

In this short lesson, you will practise speaking clearly by sharing your favourite food with a small group.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

1

2 - Drawing Out Emotions

In this short lesson, you will draw different emotions and what may have caused someone to feel this way.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

1

2- Changing How We Behave

In this short lesson, you will consider how your behaviour might change in three different workplace settings.

Aiming High

Short Activity (Video)

2

Case Study: Aiming High Step 2

In this video, Hannah from the Rural Payments Agency shares how she uses Aiming High step 2 in her day-to-day job as an administrative officer. Key Questions: • What does it mean to work carefully? • How should we prepare and what should we do during the task? • Can you give examples of when you have done this? • When do you pay attention to detail? • Do you find it easy or difficult? • Can you give examples of when you have done this well, and when you have not?

Short Activity (Video)

Listening

Short Lesson

2

1 - Clear Communication

In this short lesson, you will use different methods to check your understanding of a short sound clip.

Speaking

Short Lesson

2

1 - Do I Know You?

In this short lesson, you will explore a work scenario where a new joiner presents for the first time.

Creativity

Short Lesson

2

1 - Space Boogie

In this short lesson, you will explore what it would be like to dance in space.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

2

1 - Explaining Problems

In this short lesson, you will think of a problem you've had recently and try to explain it to someone else.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

2

1 - Recognising Responses

In this short lesson, you will draw your emotional response to an example of a difficult situation. You will explain your reaction to the situation.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

2

1 - Carefully Does It

In this short lesson, you will apply six steps to working carefully to something you are working on.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

2

1 - Being On Time

In this short lesson, you will work with a limited amount of resources in a fast-paced activity.

Leadership

Short Lesson

2

1 - Going Through Emotions

In this short lesson, you will identify how someone is feeling by looking at their facial expression and body language.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

2

2 - All in the Detail

In this short lesson, you will review a piece of your own written work, finding ways to improve it.

Creativity

Short Lesson

2

2 - Up, Up and Away

In this short lesson, you will imagine you are flying in a hot air balloon, and you will draw what you might see below.

Leadership

Short Lesson

2

3 - Understanding Emotions

In this short lesson, you will listen to a supportive conversation and reflect on how effective it was.

Leadership

Short Lesson

2

2 - A Picture of Misery

In this short lesson, you will draw what different emotions look like.

Listening

Short Lesson

2

2 - Curious Questioning

In this short lesson, you will practise active listening by discussing a past holiday or trip.

Teamwork

2

3 - Reliable Artists

In this short lesson, you will imagine you are cartoon artists and reliably copy an illustration.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

2

2 - Acting on Advice

In this short lesson, you will consider what your actions might be based on advice given in a scenario.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

2

2 - Put It To The Test

In this short lesson, you will practise speaking clearly to an audience that is less familiar.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

2

2 - Keep On Rolling

In this short lesson, you will consider positive actions you can take to keep going in a difficult situation.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

2

2 - Reliability Matters

In this short lesson, you will consider what being reliable looks like in different scenarios.

All Skills

Short Project

3

Number Crunching

In this Short Project, learners build Steps 3 and 4 in Presenting, Problem Solving and Staying Positive as they consider: How can we create a product that people will love? They research, design and pitch a brand new confectionery product.

Listening

Short Lesson

3

1 - Effective Focus

In this short lesson, you will practise focussing on a partner sharing their favourite sport.

Speaking

Short Lesson

3

1 - It's All Logical

In this short lesson, you will put instructions for a task in a logical order.

Creativity

Short Lesson

3

1 - Destination Decisions

In this short lesson, you will create a list of success criteria that would help you decide on a holiday destination.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

3

1 - Identifying Extra Information

In this short lesson, you will explore what information you would need in order to look after a friend's pet confidently.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

3

1 - Knowing Your Emotions

In this short lesson, you will explore your emotions and reactions in scenarios where something goes wrong.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

3

1 - Key To Success

In this short lesson, you will sketch a design for a new product, using success criteria.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

3

1 - Building Responsibility

In this short lesson, you will explore different job roles for building a paper tower.

Leadership

Short Lesson

3

1 - Fair's Fair

In this short lesson, you will consider the jobs required to set up a fair and how these could be shared out fairly amongst a team.

Listening

Short Lesson

3

3 - Listen & Share

In this short lesson, you will practise listening and recalling information by repeating it to a partner.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

3

2 - To My Satisfaction

In this short lesson, learners plan ways to celebrate one of their recent successes.

Creativity

Short Lesson

3

2 - Time to Party

In this short lesson, you will write a success criteria for different stages in party planning.

Leadership

Short Lesson

3

2 - Job Division

In this short lesson, you will consider how you would share out different jobs amongst a team.

Listening

Short Lesson

3

2 - Ready To Retain

In this short lesson, you will practise retaining information whilst listening to different extended instructions.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

3

2 - Finding Additional Information

In this short lesson, you will explore a scenario where you will attempt to solve a problem when given only partial information.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

3

2 - Get It In Order

In this short lesson, you will practise putting your points in a logical order whilst speaking about a topic of their choice.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

3

2 - Keeping Calm

In this short lesson, you will explore a scenario of your choice and choose strategies to stay calm in the face of setbacks.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

3

2- Last Minute Responsibility

In this short lesson, you will share out tasks amongst a team with a shared goal of setting up a charity bake sale.

Aiming High

Short Activity (Video)

4

Case Study: Aiming High Step 4

In this video, Hannah from the Rural Payments Agency shares how she uses Aiming High step 4 in her day-to-day job as an administrative officer. Key Questions: • Why is it important to be willing to take on new challenges? • What would happen if we avoided new challenges? • Can you give any examples of when you have learnt from a new challenge? • How can you find challenges that work for you? • What does it mean to work in your stretch zone?

Short Activity (Video)

Listening

Short Lesson

4

1 - Causes of Communication

In this short lesson, you will try to memorise reasons for communicating.

Speaking

Short Lesson

4

1 - What Do You Know?

In this short lesson, you will explore a baking scenario where the listener knows less than the speaker does.

Creativity

Short Lesson

4

1 - Victory Sponge

In this short lesson, you will develop a success criteria for a baking brief.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

4

1- Problems With Lots Of Answers

In this short lesson, you will consider a problem you have at the moment and decide whether it is simple or complicated.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

4

1 - An Emotional Response

In this short lesson, you will explore three scenarios where you might learn from setbacks.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

4

1 - Rise To The Challenge

In this short lesson, you will reflect on an example when you have learnt from a new challenge.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

4

1 - Helping Hands

In this short lesson, you will explore how you could be of help in different scenarios.

Leadership

Short Lesson

4

1 - Time Management

In this short lesson, you will consider how long different tasks should take and how to manage time well to be successful.

Listening

Short Lesson

4

3 - Spotting Signs

In this short lesson, you will organise statements into categories according to the purpose of each communication.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

4

2 - Challenge Accepted

In this short lesson,you will challenge yourself to learn new vocabulary.

Creativity

Short Lesson

4

2 - Beverage Boost

In this short lesson, you will consider how to improve a hot drink mug, using success criteria to help you.

Leadership

Short Lesson

4

3 - Encouraging Each Other

In this short lesson, you will reflect on how a good leader would support their team in different scenarios.

Leadership

Short Lesson

4

2 - Sharing The Joy

In this short lesson, you will consider which resources different team members would need to complete their jobs.

Listening

Short Lesson

4

2 - Understanding Communication

In this short lesson, you will consider why someone is communicating in different scenarios.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

4

2 - Multiple Solution

In this short lesson, you will create a list of possible solutions to a cinema-related problem.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

4

2 - Movie Buffs

In this short lesson, you will practise asking their audience questions to check their understanding.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

4

2 - Learning From Our Mistakes

In this short lesson, you will explore a scenario of your choice and ask questions to draw lessons from setbacks.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

4

2 - Should I Help?

In this short lesson, you will consider how to offer appropriate support to a team mate in two different scenarios.

Listening

Short Lesson

5

1 - Continued Concentration

In this short lesson, you will come up with strategies to stay engaged in a meeting scenario.

Speaking

Short Lesson

5

1 - Informal, Formal & Technical

In this short lesson, you will change your speech on a topic of your choice depending on the type of audience.

Creativity

Short Lesson

5

1 - Concept Or Component?

In this short lesson, you will decide on items to be classed as concepts or components.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

5

1 - Identifying The Pros And Cons

In this short lesson, you will consider cycling as a solution to the problem of too much traffic.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

5

1 - It's All Your Fault

In this short lesson, you will sketch a quick storyboard for a suggested scenario where something goes wrong.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

5

1 - Goal, Set, Match

In this short lesson, you will think of something you would like to work towards which is in your stretch zone.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

5

1 - Celebrating Diversity

In this short lesson, you will create a poster to celebrate the diversity within a team you belong to.

Leadership

Short Lesson

5

1 - Meeting Up Is Hard To Do

In this short lesson, you will plan a meeting by writing an agenda, deciding who to invite and thinking through logistics.

Listening

Short Lesson

5

3 - Nimble Notes

In this short lesson, you will apply a few note-taking techniques to a sound clip they listen to.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

5

2 - SMART Goals

In this short lesson,you will use the SMART principles to set a goal for yourself.

Creativity

Short Lesson

5

In this short lesson, you will combine different components to create a new sports logo.

Leadership

Short Lesson

5

3 - Take The Chair

In this short lesson, you will practise chairing a meeting.

Leadership

Short Lesson

5

2 - Role Up, Role Up

In this short lesson, you will practise allocating roles to people you know.

Listening

Short Lesson

5

2 - Knowledge Unlocked

In this short lesson, you will listen and identify the key information in an extended speech.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

5

2 - Evaluating Pros and Cons

In this short lesson, you will evaluate a given list of pros and cons to help you solve a complicated problem.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

5

2 - Right Place, Right Time

In this short lesson, you will speak on a topic of your choice using different language types.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

5

2 - Spreading Cheer

In this short lesson, you will choose a technique to cheer others up in a scenario of your choice.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

5

2 - Including Everyone

In this short lesson, you will give advice to a team who are welcoming a new group member.

Staying Positive

Short Activity (Video)

6

Case Study: Staying Positive Step 6

In this video, Stephen from LMJV shares how he uses Staying Positive step 6 in his day-to-day job as a project manager. Key Questions: • What is motivation? • How does motivation change when something goes wrong? • How can you remain motivated in the face of setbacks? • How can you encourage others to keep trying too?

Short Activity (Video)

Staying Positive

Listening

Short Lesson

6

1 - Eye Catching

In this short lesson, you will vary eye contact levels whilst talking on a topic of your choice.

Speaking

Short Lesson

6

1 - Mind Your Tone

In this short lesson, you will change your tone based on the topic you choose to discuss.

Creativity

Short Lesson

6

1 - Creative Roles

In this short lesson, you will explore how aspects of creativity might be used in a variety of roles and settings.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

6

1 - Identifying Complex Problems

In this short lesson, you will consider a range of problems and decide whether they are simple or complex.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

6

1 - Motivation Matters

In this short lesson, you will explore what you could do to remain motivated in a couple of scenarios involving setbacks.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

6

1 - If Needs Be

In this short lesson, you will reflect on different groups that you are part of and what they are trying to achieve.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

6

1 - Making Decisions

In this short lesson, you will choose the best decision-making strategy in a range of scenarios.

Leadership

Short Lesson

6

In this short lesson, you will make an independent decision, then consider other perspectives and how this may affect your own ideas.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

6

2 - Play Our Part

In this short lesson, you will set a SMART goal that would benefit others in your group.

Speaking

Short Lesson

6

3 - A Type Of Gesture

In this short lesson, you will speak briefly on a topic of your choice whilst using gestures before reflecting on how appropriate those were.

Creativity

Short Lesson

6

2 - Creative Jobs

In this short lesson, you will consider how creativity is used in three different professions.

Leadership

Short Lesson

6

3 - Resolution Strategies

In this short lesson, you will analyse the effectiveness of different strategies to resolve disagreements.

Leadership

Short Lesson

6

2 - Unhelpful Disagreements

In this short lesson, you will consider strategies to resolve unhelpful disagreements.

Listening

Short Lesson

6

2 - Body Language

In this short lesson, you will role play and reflect on the effect of disengaged and engaged body language when listening.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

6

2 - Working With Complex Problems

In this short lesson, you will explore a complex problem of your choice and break it down into smaller questions.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

6

2 - Varying Expression

In this short lesson, you will explore how facial expressions change as they speak on a topic of their choice.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

6

2 - Motivating and Encouraging

In this short lesson, you will mind-map strategies you could use to encourage and motivate a friend in a given scenario.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

6

2 - Careful Contributions

In this short lesson, you will share your contribution to a group discussion about a given topic.

Teamwork

Short Activity (Video)

7

Case Study: Teamwork Step 7

In this video, Angela from Argent shares how she uses Teamwork step 7 in her day-to-day job as a community engagement manager. Key Questions: • Why is it not enough just to focus on sharing your own ideas? • If everyone did this, what would be the effect on group decision making? • Why do different people have different ideas? • How can you ensure that you think about others’ ideas and recognise the value in them? • Do you have any experiences of this going badly or well?

Short Activity (Video)

Listening

Short Activity (Video)

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Case Study: Listening Step 7

In this video, Tracy from Aon shares how she uses Listening step 7 in her day-to-day job as an in-house lawyer. Key Questions: • What is the difference between open and closed questions? • Can you give any examples of the difference? • How can you use open questions to support being a better listener? • Can you come up with examples of open questions?

Short Activity (Video)

Listening

Short Lesson

7

1 - Quality Questioning

In this short lesson, you will listen out for open or closed questions in two short sound clips.

Speaking

Short Lesson

7

1 - And That's A Fact

In this short lesson, you will explore a variety of scenarios where it would be important to use facts and examples.

Creativity

Short Lesson

7

1 - Looking Beyond

In this short lesson, you will reflect on using creativity in a setting beyond work or school.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

7

1 - Spoilt For Choice

In this short lesson, you will consider useful research that could help a successful candidate decide between two jobs.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

7

1 - Finding The Bright Side

In this short lesson, you will explore difficult scenarios to draw out the positives that could come out of them.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

7

In this short lesson, you will break down a goal of your choice into targets and tasks.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

7

1 - Desert Island Decisions

In this short lesson, you will decide which items to take with you on a desert island.

Leadership

Short Lesson

7

1 - Situational Strengths

In this short lesson, you will consider how important different strengths are in different scenarios.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

7

2 - Top Priority

In this short lesson, you will practise ordering and prioritising tasks that contribute towards achieving a goal.

Creativity

Short Lesson

7

2 - Work-Life Creativity

In this short lesson, you will reflect on ways to use creativity across different areas of your life.

Leadership

Short Lesson

7

3 - Strength Seekers

In this short lesson, you will consider which roles you would be best at, based on an awareness of your own strengths.

Leadership

Short Lesson

7

2 - Knowing Me, Knowing Me

In this short lesson, you will reflect on your own strengths and weaknesses.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

7

3 - Music Moguls

In this short lesson, you will explore how to value other team mates' ideas as you set up a new record label.

Listening

Short Lesson

7

2 - Critical Questioning

In this short lesson, you will listen to a talk and consider how questioning could deepen your understanding

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

7

2 - Carrying Out Research

In this short lesson, you will consider what types of research you could carry out in a given scenario.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

7

2 - Structuring Your Argument

In this short lesson, you will use a simple structure as you argue for or against a given statement.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

7

2 - Fear Of Missing Opportunities

In this short lesson, you will explore positives and negatives in a given scenario.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

7

2 - Restaurateurs

In this short lesson, you will learn about the value of others' contributions when discussing ideas for a new restaurant.

Listening

Short Lesson

8

1 - Learned Listener

In this short lesson, you will summarise and rephrase what you hear in an audio recording.

Speaking

Short Lesson

8

1 - Can You See What I See?

In this short lesson, you will consider the use of visual aids in a variety of scenarios.

Creativity

Short Lesson

8

1 - Map & Match

In this short lesson, you will explore an example mind map and its different elements.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

8

1 - Causes & Effects

In this short lesson, you will explore causes and effects of a problem reported by residents to do with their local park.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

8

1 - Sharing Silver Linings

In this short lesson, you will create a storyboard based on a scenario where you help someone find the silver lining in a difficult situation.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

8

1 - Inside Resource

In this short lesson, you will make a list of resources you will need for a task of their choice.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

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1 - Discussion Reflections

In this short lesson, you will reflect on a past team you have belonged to, suggesting how you could have improved their group decision making.

Leadership

Short Lesson

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1 - Strength Search

In this short lesson, you will consider different questions you might ask to determine someone else's strengths.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

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2 - Totally Secured

In this short lesson, you will consider how to secure resources for the goal of planning a celebration event.

Speaking

Short Lesson

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3 - Traps to Av- Aid

In this short lesson, you will consider the pitfalls to be aware of as you plan what visual visual aids you would use when presenting on a topic of your choice.

Creativity

Short Lesson

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3 - Choose The Tool

In this short lesson, you will use a creative tool of your choice to develop ideas for a birthday celebration.

Creativity

Short Lesson

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2 - Mind Mapping

In this short lesson, you will create a mind map of ideas for a new mode of transport.

Leadership

Short Lesson

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3 - Question Everything

In this short lesson, you will consider how to gather and record insights about team mates.

Leadership

Short Lesson

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2 - With Friends Like These

In this short lesson, you will identify the strengths of a friend or relative.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

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3 - Timid Team Mates

In this short lesson, you will ensure other team mates feel valued and included as you plan a group holiday.

Listening

Short Lesson

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2 - Tactful Timing

In this short lesson, yiu will listen to a speech and consider how they could use rephrasing to check their understanding.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

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2 - Causes, Effects & Complex Problems

In this short lesson, you will explore different types of complex problems along with their causes and effects.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

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2 - Getting Your Visuals Right

In this short lesson, you will consider what visual aids would support your presentation in a given scenario.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

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2 - Positive Scripts

In this short lesson, you will write a script for a conversation you would have, supporting a friend to draw up the positives in a given scenario.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

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2 - Sound of Silence

In this short lesson, you will explore why someone might not want to contribute to a group discussion.

Listening

Short Lesson

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1 - Telling Tone

In this short lesson, you will change the meaning of a sentence by practising different elements of tone.

Speaking

Short Lesson

9

1 - Focus On Tone

In this short lesson, you will explore how your tone change between three different scenarios.

Creativity

Short Lesson

9

1 - Question Time

In this short lesson, you will come up with questions to ask yourself on a hypothetical office space redesign.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

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1 - Solutions To Drill Down Into

In this short lesson, you will generate solutions for the complex problem of young people not visiting the dentist.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

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1 - SWOT For Success

In this short lesson, you will review a situation to find the positives and negatives using a SWOT analysis.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

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1 - Get Involved

In this short lesson, you will think about who you could get involved in a challenging task you have coming up.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

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1 - Considering Conflict

In this short lesson, you will explore signs that an unhelpful conflict might emerge in a couple of scenarios.

Leadership

Short Lesson

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1 - Seeing Strengths

In this short lesson, you will analyse the strengths required for two different professions.

Listening

Short Lesson

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3 - Deciphering Tone

In this short lesson, you will analyse how tone affects the meaning of a phrase.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

9

2 - Support Network

In this short lesson, you will consider how to get the support of people around you to achieve three goals.

Speaking

Short Lesson

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3 - Gesture, Gesture

In this short lesson, you will consciously use effective gesture in a short presentation on a topic of your choice.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

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3 - Completely Convinced

In this short lesson, you will write a plan to convince someone to support them with a goal they have.

Creativity

Short Lesson

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2 - Open or Closed?

In this short lesson, you will use open questions to develop your ideas for a new office design.

Leadership

Short Lesson

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2 - Task Master

In this short lesson, you will allocate roles to different people based on their strengths.

Listening

Short Lesson

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2 - Tone & Purpose

In this short lesson, you will analyse how tone changes depending on the purpose of speech.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

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2 - Feasible Solutions

In this short lesson, you will explore the feasibility of a given solution to a problem.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

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2 - Express Yourself

In this short lesson, learners explore how they would use expression on a topic of their choice.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

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2 - Playing To Your Strengths

In this short lesson, you will explore how self-motivation changes in a range of given scenarios.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

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2 - Conflict Crisis

In this short lesson, you will watch an escalating conflict and offer advice to a group.

Listening

Short Lesson

10

1 - Emotional Engagement

In this short lesson, you will identify the emotional response to what you hear in a couple of sound clips.

Speaking

Short Lesson

10

1 - Preparation Is Key

In this short lesson, you will consider some information that helps you prepare for a presentation.

Creativity

Short Lesson

10

1- Coastal Views

In this short lesson, you will consider different perspectives in a scenario based in a coastal area.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

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1 - Hobby Or Not Hobby?

In this short lesson, you will evaluate solutions to the complex problem of taking up a new hobby within limited time.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

10

1 - Opportunities Out Of Difficulties

In this short lesson, you will explore the opportunities and threats in a given scenario that presents a slight challenge.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

10

1 - Skill Set Apart

In this short lesson, you will think of examples, experiences or qualifications which support your skill set and that of others in terms of essential skills.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

10

1 - Stressful Scenarios

In this short lesson, you will explore a couple of scenarios where an argument is likely to occur and choose a strategy to resolve this.

Leadership

Short Lesson

10

In this short lesson, you will match up fictional people with appropriate mentors, considering which skills they will learn most from.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

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2 - Expert Planning Skills

In this short lesson, you will reflect on a personal goal and whether you have the skills to achieve it.

Speaking

Short Lesson

10

3 - Adjust And Respond

In this short lesson, you will explore techniques you could use to re-engage some members of an external audience.

Creativity

Short Lesson

10

2 - Healthy Decisions

In this short lesson, you will consider whether to compromise, differentiate or prioritise, to meet different needs for a new gym class.

Leadership

Short Lesson

10

In this short lesson, you will consider what you could offer others through mentoring, by writing a profile of yourself.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

10

3 - Calming The Conflict

In this short lesson, you will explore a scenario where you aim to resolve a conflict.

Listening

Short Lesson

10

2 - Tools of Influence

In this short lesson, you will analyse how different language tools are being used to influence listeners.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

10

2 - Thinking About Secondary Effects

In this short lesson, you will explore the secondary effects of a given solution to a problem.

Problem Solving

Speaking

Short Lesson

10

2 - Reading The Room

In this short lesson, you will consider how you would use expression in different parts of a presentation on a topic of your choice.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

10

2 - Planning For Success

In this short lesson, you will create a basic project plan for a given scenario.

Staying Positive

Teamwork

Short Lesson

10

2 - Resolution Role Play

In this short lesson, you will role play a conflict scenario to explore how you would resolve it.

Listening

Short Lesson

11

1 - Different Perspectives

In this short lesson, you will explore perspectives differing to yours in various scenarios.

Speaking

Short Lesson

11

1 - Negotiation

In this short lesson, You will consider a range of situations that would require a negotiation.

Creativity

Short Lesson

11

1 - 'appy Innovating

In this short lesson, you will explore the advantages and risks in a group task to design an app.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

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1 - Deductive Logic

In this short lesson, you will use deductive logic to predict a specific outcome based on a couple of statements.

Problem Solving

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

11

1 - Risky Business

In this short lesson, you will use a mindmap to identify the risks in a given scenario.

Staying Positive

Aiming High

Short Lesson

11

In this short lesson, you will create a template outlining the different steps for creating a plan.

Teamwork

Short Lesson

11

1 - External Relationships

In this short lesson, you will reflect on your own networks beyond teams you belong to and think of one way you could use an external relationship to benefit your team goal.

Leadership

Short Lesson

11

1 - To Coach OR Not To Coach

In this short lesson, you will consider your own contexts and how coaching might benefit you.

Listening

Short Lesson

11

3 - Comparing Perspectives

In this short lesson, you will follow a structured process to compare perspectives in a given scenario.

Aiming High

Short Lesson

11

2 - Tangible Targets

In this short lesson, you will create targets associated with a personal goal.

Speaking

Short Lesson

11

3 - Anticipation

In this short lesson, you will plan for responses from the other party in a work-related negotiation scenario.

Problem Solving

Short Lesson

11

3 - 'Console Me' Tree

In this short lesson, you will use a logic tree to help solve a complex problem about a games console.

Problem Solving

Creativity

Short Lesson

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3 - Safe Spaces

In this short lesson, you will imagine you are a team leader and offer advice to someone who is finding group innovation challenging.

Staying Positive

Short Lesson

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3 - Considered Comparisons

In this short lesson, you will explore potential risks and gains in a scenario of your choice.