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Learning for Life & Work

Miss S Pennell

Head of Department

Mrs M Magee

Subject Teacher

Mrs Cox

Subject Teacher

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INTRODUCTION

Learning for Life and Work helps you get ready for the real world in a fun and practical way. You’ll learn important skills like how to find a job, manage your money, and be a responsible citizen both locally and globally. It’s not just about the classroom, you’ll explore real-life topics that help you grow as a person and understand how to make smart choices for your future.

In this subject, you’ll discover how to improve your personal skills, like working with others, setting goals, and making good decisions. You’ll also learn how to stick to a budget and save money, which is super useful for when you’re living on your own. Plus, it’s all about becoming a better person and understanding how to contribute to your community and the world, whether by helping others or making the world a better place. It’s the perfect subject to help you feel ready for life after school!

FACILITIES

In Learning for Life and Work, we have three large classrooms that are well-equipped with various learning materials and resources, including Clever Touch screens for interactive lessons and enhanced visual aids. We also have mannequins for practicing our CPR skills. Additionally, we make use of the IT facilities to support our learning, including the computer rooms and Chromebooks available in school.

KEY STAGE 3

The Learning for Life and Work curriculum at Key Stage 3 (KS3) is a compulsory area of learning in Northern Ireland. It aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for their personal and professional lives. The curriculum is divided into three main strands:

Employability: This strand focuses on preparing students for the world of work by developing skills such as career planning, job searching, and understanding the workplace environment.

Local and Global Citizenship: Students learn about their roles and responsibilities as citizens, both locally and globally. This includes understanding human rights, diversity, and sustainable development.

Personal Development: This area helps students develop self-awareness, manage emotions, and build healthy relationships. It covers topics like mental health, personal safety, and decision-making.

GCSE

Assessment at Key Stage 4 is through the external exam board CCEA in the form of one controlled assessment tasks and three module examinations.

Students complete three modules covering all three elements of LLW.
1. Local and Global Citizenship
2. Personal Development
3. Employability

Each module is worth 20% of their final GCSE grade. Students will also complete the controlled assessment task worth 40% of their overall GCSE grade.

The Controlled Assessment task will be completed when the three exam units have been taught as students require the knowledge and skills from the delivery of these three units to complete their controlled assessment.

LEVEL 2 CERT

Level 2 Certificate - Preparation for Adult Life

Preparation for Adult Life (PAL) provides learners with the opportunity to:
• Develop personal skills such as self-awareness, personal health and relationships.
• Develop an understanding of:
- Roles and responsibilities of parents
- Diversity and inclusion, human rights, social responsibility, equality, and social justice
- Work in the local and global economy.
- Relationships at work and diversity within the workplace
- Sustainable development, health, and safety considerations
- Impact of globalisation on work opportunities
• Develop employability skills.
• Apply their learning in a practical context.

For Level 1 and Level 2 students will study a range of topics from the three main elements of LLW – Personal Development, Global and Local Citizenship and Employability. Topics include:
• Local and Global Citizenship
- Diversity and Social Inclusion
- Democracy and Democratic Participation
- Human Rights and Social Responsibility
- Equality and Social Justice
• Employability
- Preparation for Work
- Business in the Community
- Effective Work Practice
- Globalisation and the Labour Market
• Personal Development
- Self – Development
- Roles and Responsibilities of Parents
- Healthy Relationships
- Maintaining Personal Health and Well – Being
- Effective Financial Management

FURTHER EDUCATION & CAREERS

Studying Learning for Life and Work opens the door to a variety of career paths, particularly those that emphasize interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Here are some potential careers connected to each of the three core strands of LLW:

1. Personal Development
• Counsellor
• Life Coach
• Mental Health Practitioner
• Social Worker
• Health and Wellness Coach
• Youth Worker
• Community Outreach Coordinator

2. Citizenship
• Charity Worker
• Human Rights Advocate
• Politician or Policy Advisor
• Non-profit Manager
• Lawyer
• Community Development Officer
• International Relations Specialist

3. Employability
• Career Advisor
• Human Resources Specialist
• Recruitment Consultant
• Business Development Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Workplace Trainer/Facilitator
• Economic Development Officer

By studying LLW, you will develop transferable skills such as:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence

These skills are highly valued in a wide range of careers and can give you an edge in the ever-changing job market.

    Addiction Counselor
    Administration Clerk
    Behavioral Analyst
    Careers Advisor
    Corporate Trainer
    Education Consultant
    Entrepreneur
    Family Relations Manager
    Health & Safety Officer
    HR Specialist
    Leadership Specialist
    Life Coach
    Marketing
    Mental Health Coach
    Mentor
    Policy Analyst
    PR Specialist
    Public Relations Manager

GALLERY

    Receptionist
    Resilience Consultant
    Sales Trainer
    Social Worker
    Speaker
    Thearpist
    Training Coodinator
    Wellness Coordinator
    Youth Worker
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