Year 9 Life SkillsÂ
 Introduction to Independence
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INTENT
In Year 9, pupils are introduced to independence by developing personal organisation, responsibility, and money awareness. They begin to explore healthy routines, kitchen basics, and food preparation, gaining confidence in daily self-management and household responsibilities.
How to use resources
Lesson timings (these should be adjusted based on learners understanding, knowledge and readniess to progress)
Starter Quiz: 10 minutes
Cycle 1:Â Explanation and Activities: 25 minutes
Cycle 2:Â Explanation and Activities: 25 minutes
Cycle 3: Explanation and Activities: 25 minutes
Exit Quiz: 5 minutes
Life Skills curriculum intent 2526 (2).pdfAutumn Pre - Â Personal Organisation
1 - What Is Personal Organisation?
1 - What Is Personal Organisation?
Personal organisation - Lesson plan.docxPersonal organisation - cmemq - Lesson slides.pptxPersonal organisation - cmemq - Starter quiz.pdfPersonal organisation - cmemq - Worksheet.pdfPersonal organisation - cmemq - Exit quiz.pdf2 - Using Planners & Calendars
2 - Using Planners & Calendars
Using planners and calendars - cmemr - Lesson plan.pdfUsing planners and calendars - cmemr - Lesson slides.pptxUsing planners and calendars - cmemr - Starter quiz.pdfUsing planners and calendars - cmemr - Worksheet.pdfUsing planners and calendars - cmemr - Exit quiz.pdf3 - Daily & Weekly Routines
3 - Daily & Weekly Routines
Daily & weekly routines - cmemt - Lesson plan.pdfDaily & weekly routines - cmemt - Lesson slides.pptxDaily & weekly routines - cmemt - Starter quiz.pdfDaily & weekly routines - cmemt - Worksheet.pdfDaily & weekly routines - cmemt - Exit quiz.pdf4 - Prioritising Tasks
4 - Prioritising Tasks
5 - Time Wasters & Focus
5 - Time Wasters & Focus
6 - Motivation & Goal Setting
6 - Motivation & Goal Setting
7 - Reflection & Progress Check
7 - Reflection & Progress Check
Autumn Post - Are people treated equally in UK society?
1 - What is the Equality Act 2010?
1 - What is the Equality Act 2010?
2 - What is discrimination and prejudice?
2 - What is discrimination and prejudice?
3 - What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society?
3 - What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society?
4 - Why do we need laws on equality in the UK?
4 - Why do we need laws on equality in the UK?
5 - How far have we made progress on equality in the UK?
5 - How far have we made progress on equality in the UK?
6 - What can we do to create a fairer society?
6 - What can we do to create a fairer society?
Spring Pre - Why do people move around the world?
1 - Why do people migrate?
1 - Why do people migrate?
2 - What is the relationship between climate change and migration?
2 - What is the relationship between climate change and migration?
3 - Is conflict a children's rights issue?
3 - Is conflict a children's rights issue?
4 - What support is available for migrants?
4 - What support is available for migrants?
5 - What are the benefits and drawbacks of controlling immigration?
5 - What are the benefits and drawbacks of controlling immigration?
6 - How does migration affect communities?
6 - How does migration affect communities?
Spring Post - How can we manage money well?
1 - What is the best way to look after money?
1 - What is the best way to look after money?
2 - How can we pay for things?
2 - How can we pay for things?
3 - What are the implications of borrowing money?
3 - What are the implications of borrowing money?
4 - How can we protect ourselves from fraud?
4 - How can we protect ourselves from fraud?
5 - Where can we save money?
5 - Where can we save money?
6 - What are our rights as consumers?
6 - What are our rights as consumers?
Summer Pre - Can digital democracy increase political participation?
1 - What is digital citizenship?
1 - What is digital citizenship?
2 - Can voter engagement be improved through digital participation?
2 - Can voter engagement be improved through digital participation?
3 - Can political engagement be increased using digital media?
3 - Can political engagement be increased using digital media?
4 - How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?
4 - How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?
5 - In person or online: How should MPs vote?
5 - In person or online: How should MPs vote?
6 - How can social media be used to increase political participation?
6 - How can social media be used to increase political participation?
Summer Post - How can young people play an active role in democracy?
1 - How can we contribute to school decision-making?
1 - How can we contribute to school decision-making?
2 - How can we engage in local democracy?
2 - How can we engage in local democracy?
3 - Should the voting age be reformed?
3 - Should the voting age be reformed?
4 - How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?
4 - How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?
5 - How can we make change happen?
5 - How can we make change happen?
6 - Should young people have the right to stand in local elections?
6 - Should young people have the right to stand in local elections?
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