Barclays LifeSkills

The free, curriculum-linked employability programme, developed with teachers. Sharing ideas and resources to help prepare students for the world of work.

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Our online lesson film is designed to teach students what diversity means and why it’s important, promote positive behaviours and encourage reflection.

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Some students may find the beginning of a new academic year a bit daunting.
It’s important to support students and create an environment where they can talk openly about how they’re feeling. Explore our blog for classroom tips for boosting mental health awareness.

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As planning for the next academic year gets underway, use the LifeSkills schemes of learning for structured, curriculum-linked lessons that help students build their learning progressively.

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Looking for inspiration ahead of next year? Tune into a discussion between Kate McGoey, Head of LifeSkills, and Jyoti Pettit, experience Head of PSHE, for tips and tricks about using LifeSkills and the scheme of learnings in your classrooms.
Listen now.

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Understanding how lessons connect to the curriculum is an important part of planning for the year ahead. Use the Content curriculum guide to find lessons that fit what you’re looking for - it provides direct links between LifeSkills resources and the curriculum.

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As the summer term wraps up and you begin planning for the next academic year, explore our Schemes of learning – planned sequences of curriculum-linked lessons to build financial and employability skills, which show clear progression of knowledge overtime.

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Encourage your child (7-11) to think about what items are ‘needs’ and those that could be ‘wants’ using our handy interactive tool. From planning a birthday party to preparing for secondary school, help your child start building good money habits this summer break.

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Help young people (11-16) identify fraud and scams online with our worksheet, video and case studies designed to help them spot the signs.

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Help students (11-19) build core transferable skills needed for the future with flexible lessons and practical activities designed to complement your curriculum and careers education.

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This #WorldYouthSkillsDay explore the different ways you can prepare students for the changing job landscape with our mini podcast series for educators. Hear insights on research, labour market trends and sustainable careers.

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Help your students (11-19) embrace and build their creative thinking skills with our Creativity lesson, complete with slides, worksheets and a handy skills tracker for classroom learning.

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For many households, financial confidence starts with covering essentials, managing a tight budget and knowing where to turn for support. Hear from Sarah on how our partnership with Family Action is helping families build money confidence and take positive next steps.

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It’s #YouthEmploymentWeek, the perfect time to support students (14-25) with SEND to start to consider the steps they’ll take to ensure a smooth transition into employment through our lesson, The journey to your career.

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This #YouthEmploymentWeek help students (16-19) identify and showcase the skills employers look for, why they’re important, which ones they already possess and how they can demonstrate these on their CV or in an interview setting.

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Support students to express themselves with confidence in interviews, meetings and group projects with guidance from our article: Tips to improve your communication and get your opinion across effectively.

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From shopping to saving, maths is part of everyday life. Use our lesson to help secondary students (11-16) see the value of numbers beyond class.

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Boost your child's confidence with numbers using our family tip sheet for children aged 7–11. Use the tip sheet for simple, fun ways to explore maths together at home.

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Help students (11-19) discover different job roles and start thinking about the world of work with our preparing-for-work lesson and activity.

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Help students (16–19) explore workplace behaviours, values and non-verbal communication with our lesson.

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Give students (14–16) the tools to build confidence and make smarter money choices with our budgeting, credit and debt lesson.

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Help students (16-18) stay motivated, manage time and stay on track this term with these 5 motivational techniques.