Life Skills

Life Skills is a planned programme of learning opportunities and experiences that help young people grow and develop as individuals and as members of families and communities. It equips them with knowledge and practical skills to live healthy, safe, fulfilled and responsible lives.

Life Skills also enables young people to reflect on and clarify their own values and attitudes, and explore the complex and sometimes conflicting range of values and attitudes they encounter now and in the future.

A number of subjects fall under the umbrella of Life Skills; PSHE education, Careers Education Guidance and Work Related Learning.

Year 7 Life Skills

Introducing the Charter
Enterprise £1 challenge
How to be a leader
Money management
Introduction to Unifrog
CV & Unifrog
E-safety
Local council

Inappropriate language
Loss & grief
Racism
Anti-bullying
Mental health
Introduction to drugs
Puberty & personal hygiene
Healthy active lifestyle

Year 8 Life Skills

Charter and Expectations
Democracy
Enterprise Challenge & Active Citizenship
Careers - Skills
Careers - World at Work
Being a leader and global advocate
Finance
E-Safety
Physical Violence

Family Breakdown
LGBTQ+
Misogyny
Relationships
Sleep
Knife Crime
Smoking
First Aid
Mental Health & Feedback

Year 9 Life Skills

Charter and Expectations
Cannabis
Self-esteem
Cost of Living and Inflation
Counter Terrorism & set One Killer Punch for homework
Racism
Loss & Grief
Gender Identity & Phobia

Respectful Relationships
Sexting
STI & Contraception
Grooming
Pornography
Abusive Relationships
Workshadow Preparation & Feedback

Year 10 Life Skills

Year 9 rollover lessons

Workshadowing follow up
Growth Mindset
Mental Health
Self Defence

Year 10

Charter & Expectations
Finance
Democracy & British Values
Understanding Racism
Careers - Exploring Options
Careers - Apprenticeships
Careers - Recruitment & CV

Careers - Virtual Tours, Prospectus’ and applications
Healthy Social Media Presence
Everyone’s Invited & Everyday Sexism
Party Safety
County Lines & Knife Crime
Eating Disorders
Neurodiversity
FGM
Fertility Health
Healthy Decisions
Family Planning & Feedback

Year 11 Life Skills

Expectations, CV & ELD preparation
Interview & ELD preparation
Exploring options 1
Exploring options 2
Citizenship - a privilege or right?
Finance
Online professional presence

Intimate relationships
STI & contraception
Consent & victim blaming
How to manage break ups
Psychoactive substances
How to prepare for adult life

Year 12 Life Skills

Welcome to Sixth Form
Body Image & Enhancement
Healthy Lifestyles
Mental Health Awareness
Managing Risk and Personal Safety
Relationships
Consent
Promoting your bold voice
Money Management

CV & Interview Skills
Active Citizenship Presentations
Futures Launch
Personal Statements & Cover Letters 1
UCAS / Careers
Degree Apprenticeships
Work Experience Prep
Final Reflections & Celebration

Year 13 Life Skills

Welcome back - Opportunities
CV writing
Recruitment Practices
Driving Safety
Life in the workplace
Beating exam stress
Student Finance
British Values

Drinking & Driving
Drugs & Alcohol
Party first aid
Pornography
Contraception & Fertility
How to survive adult life
Reflections & Celebrations

Websites for Teenage Wellbeing

Suicide Prevention

Hector Stringer took his own life at the age of 18. His family set up Hector’s House in his memory as a signposting charity, with the aim to stop suicide and the stigma around mental health issues. Hector's House is a local charity - Hector was a student at Tring School.

Childline Calm Zone

There are lots of way to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of the childline calm zone breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.

Child Safety Online

Please click here to see a guide produced by Internet Matters

NHS - Sleep & tiredness

If you have difficulty falling asleep, a regular bedtime routine will help you wind down and prepare for bed. Click here for healthy sleep tips.

Drug Awareness

For friendly, confidential drugs advice Talk to Frank

Bullying & Substance Abuse

Drugrehab.com offer a free online resource that provides information about adolescent bullying, addiction, and mental health issues.

Sexual Health & Wellbeing

Go to Brook for advice

Quit Smoking

The under 18s guide to quitting smoking Livewell & Quit Smoking

Childline

Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

Headspace

Learn to meditate and live mindfully. Headspace

Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness helps people take action for a happier and more caring world

Our patron is The Dalai Lama and our members take action to increase wellbeing in their homes, workplaces, schools and local communities. Our vision is a happier world, with fewer people suffering with mental health problems and more people feeling good, functioning well and helping others.

Anna Freud - Transforming Children's Mental Health

Our vision is a world where children and families are supported effectively to build on their strengths and to achieve their goals in life. We will continue to promote resilience and wellbeing in children, young people and families, as we have for over 60 years.