Learning for Life and Work

Course Outline

In Learning for Life and Work the pupils study three strands on a carousel basis each year. These are: Employability, Local and Global Citizenship and Home Economics.

Each component will last 12 weeks.

Assessment

In Citizenship and Employability the pupils will complete an assessment piece during the 12 week period.

In Home Economics the pupils will complete a written test and a practical that will make up their grade.

Study/Homework Requirements:

All students in KS3 will get a homework once a fortnight.

At KS4 students will be given a homework once a week.

Key Points To Success:

Pupils must be hard-working and willing to actively engage in their learning.

Pupils must ensure that they complete all tasks to a high standard.

Pupils should be revising regularly in order to achieve their potential.

Course Outline

In LLW students gain knowledge and understanding of:

• diversity, social inclusion, rights and responsibilities
• the role of government and non-governmental organisations in protecting people’s rights
• democratic institutions and processes
• how to maximise physical and mental health and well-being
• relationships and sexuality
• how to be a discerning consumer
• the impact of globalisation on employment
• recruitment and selection procedures
• self-employment
• the work environment
• the social responsibility of businesses.

Assessment

Learning for Life and Work in St Mary’s is done on a modular basis, with four units in total – one controlled assessment task and three modular examinations, one for each of the three areas of content.

The modules are available in January and in May of each year. They account for 40% of the final grade.

• Personal Development – May of Year 11
• Employability – May of Year 11
• Local and Global citizenship and repeats– May of Year 12

Key Points To Success:

Pupils must:

• Have a mature and hardworking approach to their studies
• Read around the subject
• Complete all homework tasks
• Review their learning each night
• Practise past paper questions
• Understand key terms.