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Money

Core transferable skills

CVs

Interviews

Wellbeing

Diversity and inclusion

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Managing stress and nurturing wellbeing

Life can present challenges that add stress and pressure no matter what age you are. Help your young adult deal with these and nurture their wellbeing.

The skill of staying positive (resilience)

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The skill of staying positive (resilience)

Support your child to have a positive outlook to face challenges and change with confidence. This activity shows you how to help them turn negatives into positives.

Recognising fraud and staying safe online

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Recognising fraud and staying safe online

Fraudsters are getting smarter so it is important that everyone knows how to recognise the risks and stay safe. These resources will help your young adult do just that.

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CVs and job applications

Creating a great first impression when applying for jobs is key. These resources can help your young adult create a standout CV and prepare for the job application process.

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Preparing for interview success

Interviews can be a stressful experience for anyone. Help your young adult feel prepared and go to interviews with confidence with these resources.

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Wheel of strengths

Knowing what job to do is a big decision that young people face. Support your young adult explore employability options based on personality traits, skills and interests.

Preparing for the move to secondary school

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Preparing for the move to secondary school

The move from primary to secondary school is exciting, but can also be scary for some children. Explore our tips and guidance to help them prepare for this change.

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20 minutes

Developing a positive mindset

Staying positive isn’t always easy, especially in times of change - passing on ways to help children keep a positive outlook can help them as they move towards their working life.

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Includes a film 15 - 20 minutes

Wellbeing: Dealing with pressure

Most of us know the importance of wellbeing, but how can we overcome life’s pressures? Watch our short film on coping strategies for young people.

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20 - 25 minutes

Taking on new challenges

Find out how building self-confidence can help your child see challenges as opportunities.

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15 - 20 minutes

Saving money and sticking to a budget

Saving money and keeping to a budget are skills you’re never too young to learn. Help your child understand the importance of money management.

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Includes a tool 10 minutes

Top tips for saving

Saving money is an important skill to master. Sharing tips for saving money can help prepare your child for unexpected costs in the future.

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Includes a film 20 - 30 minutes

Identifying fraud and scams

Being aware of hackers and scammers is more important now than ever. Discover our top tips and tricks to help your child stay safe online.

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Includes a tool 30 - 40 minutes

Spin the Wheel of Strengths

Identify your child’s strengths and potential career paths. Help your child by supporting them explore the skills required for their dream job.

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Includes a tool and a film 20 - 30 minutes

Creating a stand-out CV

CVs can be the first point of contact with potential employers. Encourage your child to create one which stands out with our tool.

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Includes a film 20 - 30 minutes

Communication top tips

Help your child develop active listening skills and communication know-how.

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Includes a film 10 - 20 minutes

Problem solving

Learning how to problem solve can really help your child. We’ll show you ways to help them prepare for their young adult years and working life.

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Includes a tool 35 - 40 minutes

What makes a winning CV?

A CV can be a brilliant way to get noticed by potential employers. But what makes a great CV? Help your child understand with this activity introducing CVs.

Adapting CVs and writing impressive cover letters

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Adapting CVs and writing impressive cover letters

Support your child to know how tweaking their CV and writing cover letters for specific roles can help them be successful.

Preparing for different kinds of interview

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Preparing for different kinds of interview

Getting ready for a range of interviews can help to boost confidence. Encourage your child to understand the different types, and be familiar with the STAR model.

Virtual interviews: making a great first impression

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Virtual interviews: making a great first impression

Support your child to ace interviews and impress potential employers with our interactive tool.

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Includes a film 15 - 30 minutes

Racial equality at work

Understanding the issues surrounding diversity and equality in the workplace is important for young people taking their first steps into the world of work.

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15 - 20 minutes

Diversity and inclusion

Help inspire your child to challenge stereotypes by meeting a female starting a her career in a male dominated environment.

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Includes a film 10 minutes

Making the most of money

With so many choices of how to spend our money, helping your child recognise what value for money is is an important skill for life.

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Includes a film 10 - 15 minutes

Budgeting basics

Budgeting is one of the most important skills to master when managing money, introducing this to children when they are young will help set them up for their adult life.

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Includes a tool 10 - 15 minutes

Needs and wants

This interactive tool helps young people think about the differences between needs and wants, and how these might affect spending habits.

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Saving money and budgeting

Money management is an important skill for everyone. These resources will help your young adult understand the benefits of saving and budgeting.

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