Learning for Life and Work
KS4 GCSE Learning for Life and Work - CCEA
Yr 11 Term 1-Unit 1 Controlled Assessment project - Pd/Cit/Emp 30% internally set and marked, externally moderated
Yr11 Term 2- PD Examined by external exam 13%
• Understanding how to maximise and sustain health and well-being
• Concept of self, managing emotions and reactions
• Recognising, assessing and managing risk
• Understanding relationships and sexuality, and the responsibilities of healthy relationships
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of parenting
• Developing further competence as discerning consumers in preparation for independent living
Yr 11 Term 3- Unit 2 Controlled Assessment project 2 – PD/Cit /Emp 30%
Yr12 Term 1 – Local and Global Citizenship Examined by external exam 13%
• Diversity and inclusion in Northern Ireland and the wider world
• Rights and social responsibilities, in relation to local, national and global issues
• The role of society and government in safeguarding rights
• Non-governmental organisations
• Key democratic institutions and their role in promoting inclusion, justice and democracy
• Understanding how to participate in a range of democratic processes
Yr12 Term 2- Education for Employability Examined by external exam 13%
• The impact of globalisation on employment
• Recruitment and selection procedures, taking into account the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers
• Self-employment and relevant sources of support
• Maintaining an effective working environment
• Investigating the increasing social responsibility of business in the community.
KS4 Btec Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Public Services
(2GCSE’s @A*-c) - EDEXCEL
Unit 1 Public Service Skills 25%
Unit 2 Employment in the Uniformed Public Services 12.5 %
Unit 4 Career Planning for the Public Services 12.5%
Unit 6 Citizenship, the Individual and Society 25%
All units are assessed by internally set, internally marked and externally moderated portfolio work.
KS4 Level 2 Certificate in PSE
(1 GCSE @A*-C) -AQA
7 units from the following list will be covered.
All units are assessed by internally set, internally marked and externally moderated portfolio work.
Unit 1: Personal Action Planning
Unit 2: Drugs Education
Unit 3: Sex and Relationship Education
Unit 4: Personal Finance
Unit 5: Emotional Wellbeing
Unit 6: Healthy Lifestyles
Unit 7: Making Informed Career Choices
Unit 8: Applying for Jobs and Courses
Unit 9: Relationships, Behaviour and Practices in the Workplace
Unit 10: Personal Safety
Unit 11: Being a Critical Consumer
Unit 12: Introduction to Diversity, Prejudice and Discrimination