Lifeskills

Lifeskills 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.

Lifeskills 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 Lifeskills; PSHE education, Careers Education Guidance and Work Related Learning.

Year 7 Lifeskills

Welcome back to Lifeskills
£1 Challenge
Careers - unifrog
Careers - writing a CV
Money Management - being a savvy consumer
E-safety
Practical session
Diversity

Racism
Protected Characteristics
Bullying
Loss & Grief
Mental Healthiness
Healthy Active Lifestyle
Puberty & Hygiene
Body Image & Self Esteem
Introduction to Drugs

Year 8 Lifeskills

Welcome back to Lifeskills - Growth Mindset
Introduction to Politics
Careers - world at work
Careers - transferable skills
Careers - future option choices
Money Charity talk - savings & credit
Harmful Online Behaviours - talk by Police
Money Matters - budgeting & jobs
Practical session
Family Breakdown

Sexting
Consent & Healthy Relationships
Physical Violence
Knife Crime
Smoking & Vaping
Self Esteem & Physical Appearance
Counter Terrorism
Sleep
Mental Health

Year 9 Lifeskills

Welcome back to Lifeskills - Growth Mindset
Money Matters - cost of living
Careers and the future
Careers - considering option choices
Money Matters - planning & budgeting
Homophobia & Transphobia
Contraception
Respectful Intimate Relationships
STIs
Loss & Grief

Grooming
Pornography
Work Shadowing prep
One Killer Punch
Drugs
Personal Safety
Self Esteem
Practical session
Understanding who we are

Year 10 Lifeskills

Welcome back to Lifeskills - Growth Mindset
Democracy & British Values
Understanding Systematic Racism
Money Matters - investing
Money Matters - taxes, savings
Careers - apprenticeships, T Levels and college
Careers - Sixth Form
Careers - recruitment, CVs and interviews
Celebrating Differences

Knife Crime & County Lines
Everyday Sexism & Victim Blaming
Protected Characteristics
Eating Disorders
Intimate Relationships
Family Planning
Healthy Decisions
FGM
Fertility Health

Year 11 Lifeskills

Welcome back to Lifeskills - Drop Down Day prep
Interview Preparations
Careers - apprenticeships, T Levels and college
Careers - Sixth Form
Managing Money - living independently Post 16
Online Professional Presence

Citizenship
Consent & Sexual Health
Normalising Sex
Intimate Relationships - coercive control
How to manage breakups
How to prepare for adult life
Psychoactive substances

Year 12 Lifeskills

Body Image
Cancer Awareness
Mental Healthiness
Relationships
Consent
Sexual Health
Degree Apprenticeships
Promoting your Bold Voice
Personal Safety & Managing Risk

Money Management - independent living
Money Management - budgeting
Active Citizenship Presentations
Futures Launch
UCAS & Careers Programme
Writing Personal Statements & Apprenticeship Applications
Work Experience Prep

Year 13 Lifeskills

UCAS/CV/Applications
Recruitment & Life in the Workplace
British Values
Driver Safety
Money Matters - independent living, investment and pension
Student Finance
Pornography

Contraception & Fertility
Mental Healthiness
Drug & Alcohol
First Aid
Coping with exam stress
Practical session - thriving in your independent life
Final session

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

Childline

Childline – 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.