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Curriculum Map – The Real Life Curriculum🗺️

🎓 What is The Real Life Curriculum?

The Real Life Curriculum is a practical exploration of how school could better prepare young people for adult life.

The Real Life Curriculum is a draft curriculum for Years 7–10.

The curriculum is structured around 11 pillars, with clear progression from Foundation to Higher level, allowing students to progress at different speeds in different areas.

🧑‍🎓 What students will leave school with

Through The Real Life Curriculum, students gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate adult life successfully.

The Real Life Curriculum works to develop students that are:

Financially confident 💷

Students learn how to manage money, from budgeting and saving to understanding banking, pensions, and investing, giving them the tools to make confident financial decisions.

Career-ready 💼

Students explore career pathways, develop employability skills, and learn how to plan for their futures, building confidence to pursue the opportunities that suit them.

Healthy and resilient 🍎

Students develop habits for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, understanding how to care for themselves and seek support when needed.

Strong communicators 🔊

Students gain the skills to express themselves clearly, listen effectively, debate, collaborate, and communicate confidently in person and online.

Technologically capable 💻

From everyday digital skills to understanding coding, data, and emerging technologies, students are prepared to thrive in a digital world.

Informed and engaged citizens ⚖️

Students explore laws, civic life, social issues, and cultural perspectives, learning how to participate thoughtfully in society.

Culturally aware 🌍

Students develop empathy and open-mindedness through understanding identity, traditions, global cultures, and creative expression.

Independent and capable ✅

Students learn practical life skills—from cooking and managing a household to time management and safety—so they can take charge of their own lives.

Physically active and confident 🏃‍♀️

Through structured physical development, students build strength, coordination, and the confidence to enjoy an active lifestyle.

Creatively expressive 🎨

Students explore the arts, music, drama, and other creative outlets, developing imagination, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Confident users of soft skills 🛠️

Across every pillar, students develop resilience, teamwork, leadership, ethical decision-making, and adaptability—skills essential for any path they choose.

🌍The Real Life Curriculum

From Year 7 to Year 10, students grow more independent, capable, and confident, gaining the tools to take on the opportunities and challenges of adult life.

Click below to see how the curriculum unfolds across all 3,168 lessons.

Year 7 – Foundation Level 🥉
Money 💷
Module 1: What money is and how we use it
  1. What money is
  2. Why money exists
  3. Different forms of money
  4. How people earn money
  5. How people spend money
  6. Money in everyday life (checkpoint)
  7. Money at home
  8. Money at school
  9. Money online
  10. Making choices with money
  11. Review: how money works
  12. Assessment: understanding money
Module 2: Needs, wants and spending choices
  1. Needs and wants
  2. Spotting the difference
  3. Everyday spending choices
  4. Advertising and influence
  5. Peer pressure and money
  6. Spending scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Short-term vs long-term choices
  8. Wants vs priorities
  9. Emotional spending
  10. Making fair choices
  11. Review: spending decisions
  12. Assessment: needs and wants
Module 3: Saving money and simple budgets
  1. What saving means
  2. Why people save
  3. Saving goals
  4. Where people save money
  5. What a budget is
  6. Simple saving plans (checkpoint)
  7. Income and expenses
  8. Weekly budgets
  9. Unexpected costs
  10. Adjusting a budget
  11. Review: saving and budgeting
  12. Assessment: saving basics
Module 4: Jobs and income
  1. What a job is
  2. Why people work
  3. Different types of jobs
  4. How people get paid
  5. Income over time
  6. Job scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Full-time and part-time work
  8. Self-employment basics
  9. Job skills and pay
  10. Fair pay
  11. Review: work and income
  12. Assessment: jobs and income
Module 5: Banking basics
  1. What a bank is
  2. Why banks exist
  3. Bank accounts
  4. Keeping money safe
  5. Using a bank account
  6. Banking decisions (checkpoint)
  7. Cash machines
  8. Online banking
  9. Bank cards
  10. Bank fees
  11. Review: banking basics
  12. Assessment: using banks
Module 6: Introduction to prices and value
  1. What prices are
  2. Why prices change
  3. Expensive vs cheap
  4. Value for money
  5. Comparing prices
  6. Price choices (checkpoint)
  7. Offers and discounts
  8. Quality vs price
  9. Brand value
  10. Smart shopping
  11. Review: prices and value
  12. Assessment: prices
Careers 💼

Module 1: What jobs exist and why
  1. Why societies need jobs
  2. Essential vs non-essential work
  3. Public vs private sector jobs
  4. Jobs that keep communities running
  5. Invisible jobs people forget
  6. How jobs solve problems
  7. New jobs vs disappearing jobs
  8. Local jobs vs global jobs
  9. Job myths and stereotypes
  10. Case study: one job, many roles
  11. Preparing a jobs map
  12. Assessment: Explain why different jobs exist
Module 2: Skills and strengths
  1. What is a skill?
  2. Hard skills vs soft skills
  3. Skills used in everyday life
  4. Personal strengths exploration
  5. Skills we enjoy using
  6. Skills we find difficult
  7. Transferable skills
  8. Skills and confidence
  9. Skills growth over time
  10. Matching skills to roles
  11. Personal skills profile
  12. Assessment: Skills reflection task
Module 3: Teamwork and responsibility
  1. Why teamwork matters
  2. Roles within teams
  3. Responsibility and trust
  4. Communication in teams
  5. Problem-solving together
  6. Conflict in teams
  7. Reliability and deadlines
  8. Leadership vs contribution
  9. Accountability at work
  10. Teamwork in different jobs
  11. Team task planning
  12. Assessment: Teamwork scenario response
Module 4: Workplaces and behaviour
  1. What is a workplace?
  2. Different workplace environments
  3. Professional behaviour
  4. Timekeeping and reliability
  5. Respect and inclusion
  6. Following instructions
  7. Health and safety basics
  8. Digital behaviour at work
  9. Representing an organisation
  10. Workplace mistakes
  11. Behaviour case studies
  12. Assessment: Workplace expectations task
Module 5: Introduction to career pathways
  1. What is a career pathway?
  2. Education routes explained
  3. Apprenticeships overview
  4. University pathways
  5. Training and qualifications
  6. Creative career routes
  7. Trade and technical pathways
  8. Public service careers
  9. Portfolio careers
  10. Non-linear careers
  11. Pathway comparison task
  12. Assessment: Career pathway explanation
Module 6: Money and jobs
  1. Why people are paid
  2. Different ways jobs are paid
  3. Why pay varies
  4. Experience and responsibility
  5. Location and pay
  6. Job benefits (non-financial)
  7. Job satisfaction vs pay
  8. Ethical pay discussions
  9. Pay myths
  10. Career choices beyond money
  11. Job comparison activity
  12. Assessment: Job value reflection

Health 🩺

Module 1: Physical health basics
  1. What physical health means
  2. The human body overview
  3. Why health changes over time
  4. Movement and the body
  5. Rest and recovery
  6. Illness vs health
  7. Habits and health
  8. Listening to your body
  9. Health myths
  10. Everyday health choices
  11. Physical health reflection
  12. Assessment: Physical health knowledge check
Module 2: Mental health awareness
  1. What mental health is
  2. Mental health vs mental illness
  3. Everyone has mental health
  4. Thoughts, feelings, behaviour
  5. Emotional ups and downs
  6. Stress basics
  7. Mental health stigma
  8. Supporting yourself
  9. Supporting others
  10. Mental health myths
  11. Reflection activity
  12. Assessment: Mental health understanding task
Module 3: Sleep, nutrition, and energy
  1. What energy is
  2. Why sleep matters
  3. Sleep cycles explained
  4. Food as fuel
  5. Hydration basics
  6. Energy highs and lows
  7. Daily routines and energy
  8. Caffeine and sugar awareness
  9. Balance not perfection
  10. Listening to signals
  11. Energy diary task
  12. Assessment: Sleep and energy reflection
Module 4: Hygiene and illness
  1. What hygiene is
  2. Germs and illness basics
  3. How illness spreads
  4. Personal hygiene routines
  5. Handwashing science
  6. Dental health basics
  7. Illness prevention
  8. When to rest
  9. Caring for yourself when ill
  10. Public health habits
  11. Hygiene scenarios
  12. Assessment: Hygiene and illness quiz
Module 5: Feelings and emotional regulation
  1. What feelings are
  2. Naming emotions
  3. Feelings vs actions
  4. Emotional triggers
  5. Calm-down strategies
  6. Managing anger
  7. Managing sadness
  8. Big feelings safely
  9. Emotional awareness
  10. Healthy expression
  11. Regulation practice task
  12. Assessment: Emotional regulation reflection
Module 6: Asking for help
  1. Why asking for help matters
  2. When to ask for help
  3. Trusted adults
  4. Peer support
  5. Professional help
  6. Barriers to asking
  7. What happens when you ask
  8. Confidentiality basics
  9. Emergency vs non-emergency
  10. Helping someone else ask
  11. Help-seeking scenarios
  12. Assessment: Help pathways task

Communication 🔊

Module 1: Listening and speaking
  1. What communication is
  2. Why listening matters
  3. Active listening skills
  4. Interrupting and turn-taking
  5. Speaking clearly
  6. Volume and pace
  7. Tone of voice
  8. Listening for meaning
  9. Mishearing and assumptions
  10. Practising listening
  11. Speaking and listening reflection
  12. Assessment: Listening and speaking task
Module 2: Expressing ideas clearly
  1. Having an idea
  2. Organising thoughts
  3. Beginning, middle, end
  4. Choosing the right words
  5. Explaining step by step
  6. Examples and clarity
  7. Adjusting for the listener
  8. Avoiding confusion
  9. Clarifying meaning
  10. Practice explanations
  11. Clear communication reflection
  12. Assessment: Clear explanation task
Module 3: Body language
  1. What body language is
  2. Facial expressions
  3. Posture and stance
  4. Gestures and movement
  5. Eye contact
  6. Personal space
  7. Mixed signals
  8. Reading others
  9. Cultural differences
  10. Body language in groups
  11. Observation activity
  12. Assessment: Body language interpretation task
Module 4: Respectful communication
  1. What respect sounds like
  2. Words and impact
  3. Tone vs intention
  4. Disagreeing respectfully
  5. Listening to differences
  6. Avoiding insults and blame
  7. Online respect
  8. Humour and boundaries
  9. Repairing mistakes
  10. Respect in groups
  11. Reflection activity
  12. Assessment: Respectful response task
Module 5: Asking questions
  1. Why questions matter
  2. Open vs closed questions
  3. Follow-up questions
  4. Clarifying questions
  5. Curiosity and learning
  6. Question tone
  7. Timing questions
  8. Sensitive questions
  9. Avoiding assumptions
  10. Question practice
  11. Assessment: Questioning skills task
Module 6: Everyday writing
  1. Why we write
  2. Writing for purpose
  3. Clear sentences
  4. Paragraph basics
  5. Tone in writing
  6. Writing instructions
  7. Messages and notes
  8. Writing to explain
  9. Editing basics
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Writing reflection
  12. Assessment: Everyday writing task

Technology 💻

Module 1: Using devices safely
  1. What digital devices are
  2. How devices work at a basic level
  3. Safe device handling
  4. Electrical safety basics
  5. Screen use and health
  6. Understanding settings
  7. Permissions and access
  8. Updates and why they matter
  9. Storage and memory basics
  10. Safe shutdown and care
  11. Safety review activity
  12. Assessment: Device safety task
Module 2: Digital basics
  1. Hardware vs software
  2. Inputs and outputs
  3. Operating systems
  4. Files and folders
  5. Saving and retrieving data
  6. Storage types
  7. Basic troubleshooting
  8. File formats
  9. System organisation
  10. Digital efficiency basics
  11. Practice task
  12. Assessment: Digital basics knowledge check
Module 3: Online accounts and passwords
  1. What online accounts are
  2. Usernames and identity
  3. How passwords work
  4. Strong vs weak passwords
  5. Password patterns and maths
  6. Two-factor authentication
  7. Account recovery
  8. Phishing basics
  9. Managing multiple accounts
  10. Password managers
  11. Security review
  12. Assessment: Account security task
Module 4: Digital etiquette
  1. What digital etiquette is
  2. Communication norms online
  3. Tone without context
  4. Respectful digital behaviour
  5. Group platforms
  6. Comments and moderation
  7. Reporting systems
  8. Digital consequences
  9. Online responsibility
  10. Ethical use of platforms
  11. Reflection task
  12. Assessment: Digital conduct scenario
Module 5: Introduction to data
  1. What data is
  2. Types of data
  3. Numbers vs categories
  4. Collecting data
  5. Accuracy and error
  6. Measurement basics
  7. Data storage
  8. Tables and lists
  9. Simple patterns
  10. Real-world data examples
  11. Data collection task
  12. Assessment: Simple data task
Module 6: Searching for information
  1. How the internet works (basic)
  2. Search engines explained
  3. Keywords and logic
  4. Boolean thinking (AND/OR)
  5. Filtering results
  6. Source credibility
  7. Scientific information online
  8. Bias and misinformation
  9. Comparing sources
  10. Recording findings
  11. Research task
  12. Assessment: Information search task

Politics and Society ⚖️

Module 1: Rules, laws, and fairness
  1. Why societies have rules
  2. Formal rules vs informal rules
  3. What laws are
  4. How laws are made (simple)
  5. Fairness and equality
  6. Consequences and accountability
  7. Breaking rules
  8. Who enforces laws
  9. Justice vs punishment
  10. Everyday law examples
  11. Fairness case study
  12. Assessment: Rules and fairness task
Module 2: Community and belonging
  1. What communities are
  2. Types of communities
  3. Shared responsibility
  4. Community rules
  5. Supporting others
  6. Community conflict
  7. Local organisations
  8. Volunteering and contribution
  9. Representation in communities
  10. Community decision-making
  11. Community case study
  12. Assessment: Community participation task
Module 3: Local decision-making
  1. What local decisions are
  2. Councils and local authorities
  3. Who makes local decisions
  4. Local budgets
  5. Public consultation
  6. Local services
  7. Planning decisions
  8. Community voices
  9. Local conflicts
  10. How decisions affect people
  11. Local issue task
  12. Assessment: Local decision-making scenario
Module 4: Rights and responsibilities
  1. What rights are
  2. Legal rights vs moral rights
  3. Responsibilities in society
  4. Children’s rights
  5. Adult responsibilities
  6. Balancing rights
  7. Limits of rights
  8. Law and responsibility
  9. Rights in practice
  10. Case study analysis
  11. Rights reflection task
  12. Assessment: Rights and responsibilities task
Module 5: Media and information
  1. What media is
  2. Types of media
  3. News vs opinion
  4. How stories are selected
  5. Headlines and framing
  6. Fact vs misinformation
  7. Sources and evidence
  8. Social media influence
  9. Trust in media
  10. Media responsibility
  11. Media analysis task
  12. Assessment: Media literacy assessment
Module 6: Introduction to government
  1. What government is
  2. Why governments exist
  3. Levels of government
  4. Making decisions
  5. Government powers
  6. Limits on power
  7. Public accountability
  8. Taxes and services (overview)
  9. Government failures
  10. Citizens and government
  11. Government case study
  12. Assessment: Government basics task

Culture 🎭

Module 1: Identity and self
  1. What identity means
  2. Personal identity
  3. Multiple identities
  4. Identity and experience
  5. How identity changes
  6. Identity and values
  7. Identity and confidence
  8. Identity in everyday life
  9. Identity and labels
  10. Respecting identity
  11. Identity reflection task
  12. Assessment: Personal identity profile
Module 2: Family and traditions
  1. What family means
  2. Different family structures
  3. Traditions and routines
  4. Celebrations and rituals
  5. Passing traditions on
  6. Family stories
  7. Traditions across cultures
  8. Change in traditions
  9. Respecting differences
  10. Family and identity
  11. Tradition comparison task
  12. Assessment: Family and tradition study
Module 3: Respect and difference
  1. What respect means
  2. Difference in society
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Respectful behaviour
  5. Inclusion and exclusion
  6. Challenging assumptions
  7. Listening to others
  8. Cultural sensitivity
  9. Respect in daily life
  10. Respect online (cultural focus)
  11. Difference case study
  12. Assessment: Respect and difference task
Module 4: Everyday culture
  1. What everyday culture is
  2. Food and culture
  3. Clothing and identity
  4. Music in daily life
  5. Cultural routines
  6. Shared habits
  7. Local culture
  8. Popular traditions
  9. Cultural change over time
  10. Culture at school
  11. Everyday culture task
  12. Assessment: Everyday culture reflection
Module 5: Stories and meaning
  1. Why humans tell stories
  2. Stories across cultures
  3. Myths and legends
  4. Stories and values
  5. Oral storytelling
  6. Written stories
  7. Stories in film
  8. Stories and identity
  9. Interpreting meaning
  10. Retelling stories
  11. Story analysis task
  12. Assessment: Story meaning task
Module 6: Belonging
  1. What belonging means
  2. Belonging at school
  3. Belonging in communities
  4. Inclusion and exclusion
  5. Feeling connected
  6. Shared culture
  7. Cultural spaces
  8. Belonging and identity
  9. Losing belonging
  10. Creating belonging
  11. Belonging case study
  12. Assessment: Belonging reflection

Independent Living 🏡

Module 1: Looking after yourself
  1. What independence means
  2. Daily routines
  3. Personal responsibility
  4. Managing belongings
  5. Basic cleanliness
  6. Managing personal space
  7. Preparing for the day
  8. End-of-day routines
  9. Asking for reminders
  10. Building independence habits
  11. Independence checklist task
  12. Assessment: Personal independence plan
Module 2: Time management
  1. What time management is
  2. Understanding schedules
  3. Using timetables
  4. Estimating time
  5. Prioritising tasks
  6. Deadlines and reminders
  7. Balancing commitments
  8. Avoiding last-minute rush
  9. Planning ahead
  10. Reviewing time use
  11. Weekly planning task
  12. Assessment: Time management plan
Module 3: Household basics
  1. What a household is
  2. Shared spaces
  3. Cleaning routines
  4. Basic cleaning tools
  5. Laundry basics
  6. Waste and recycling
  7. Tidying systems
  8. Looking after furniture
  9. Preventing mess
  10. Household responsibilities
  11. Household task task
  12. Assessment: Household skills checklist
Module 4: Food and cooking
  1. Kitchen safety basics
  2. Using kitchen equipment
  3. Reading simple recipes
  4. Measuring ingredients
  5. Basic cooking methods
  6. Food storage
  7. Cleaning up safely
  8. Planning simple meals
  9. Cooking independently
  10. Shared cooking
  11. Practical cooking task
  12. Assessment: Simple meal preparation
Module 5: Personal organisation
  1. What organisation means
  2. Organising personal items
  3. Using folders and files
  4. Keeping track of documents
  5. Managing digital files
  6. Packing for daily life
  7. Avoiding lost items
  8. Creating systems
  9. Reviewing organisation
  10. Improving routines
  11. Organisation task
  12. Assessment: Personal organisation system
Module 6: Asking for support
  1. What support is
  2. Knowing when help is needed
  3. Who can help
  4. Asking clearly
  5. Following instructions
  6. Accepting help
  7. Support at school
  8. Support at home
  9. Support services (overview)
  10. Self-advocacy basics
  11. Support scenario task
  12. Assessment: Support planning task

Safety 🔒

Module 1: Personal safety
  1. What personal safety means
  2. Awareness of surroundings
  3. Staying safe at home
  4. Staying safe outside
  5. Recognising unsafe situations
  6. Trusting instincts
  7. Saying no
  8. Getting away safely
  9. Asking for help
  10. Safety routines
  11. Safety scenarios
  12. Assessment: Personal safety plan
Module 2: Trusted adults
  1. What trusted adults are
  2. Who can help
  3. Safe vs unsafe secrets
  4. Asking for help clearly
  5. When to tell
  6. Trusted adults at school
  7. Trusted adults outside school
  8. What to do if not believed
  9. Keeping yourself safe
  10. Support networks
  11. Help-seeking scenarios
  12. Assessment: Trusted adult map
Module 3: Risk awareness
  1. What risk is
  2. Everyday risks
  3. Identifying danger
  4. Unsafe choices
  5. Predicting outcomes
  6. Avoiding harm
  7. Safer alternatives
  8. Group risk
  9. Risk in new situations
  10. Learning from mistakes
  11. Risk scenarios
  12. Assessment: Risk awareness task
Module 4: Online safety
  1. Staying safe online
  2. Personal information
  3. Online strangers
  4. Safe communication
  5. Blocking and reporting
  6. Online pressure
  7. Gaming safety
  8. Social media safety
  9. Digital footprints (safety focus)
  10. Asking for help online
  11. Online scenarios
  12. Assessment: Online safety check
Module 5: Emergency situations
  1. What emergencies are
  2. Staying calm
  3. Emergency services
  4. Fire safety basics
  5. Medical emergencies
  6. Accidents at home
  7. Accidents in public
  8. Knowing your location
  9. Following instructions
  10. Emergency drills
  11. Emergency scenarios
  12. Assessment: Emergency response task
Module 6: Climate change
  1. Introduction to climate change
  2. The greenhouse effect
  3. Weather vs climate
  4. Human impact on the environment
  5. Renewable vs non-renewable energy
  6. Carbon footprint
  7. Global consequences
  8. Sustainable living basics
  9. Climate action in your community
  10. Environmental responsibility
  11. Future thinking
  12. Assessment: climate change action plan

Physical Development 🏃‍♀️

Module 1: Movement and co-ordination games
  1. Warm-up play
  2. Reaction games
  3. Hand-eye coordination
  4. Footwork challenges
  5. Object control games
  6. Partner movement tasks
  7. Spatial awareness games
  8. Speed response games
  9. Creative movement circuits
  10. Team relay games
  11. Favourite games rotation
  12. Assessment: Movement challenge circuit
Module 2: Balance, agility, and control
  1. Static balance games
  2. Dynamic balance tasks
  3. Agility ladders
  4. Direction change games
  5. Core control challenges
  6. Obstacle courses
  7. Balance with equipment
  8. Partner balance tasks
  9. Timed agility games
  10. Creative balance design
  11. Skill consolidation
  12. Assessment: Agility & balance course
Module 3: Running, jumping, and throwing
  1. Running technique games
  2. Sprint challenges
  3. Endurance play
  4. Jumping for distance
  5. Jumping for height
  6. Landing safely
  7. Throwing accuracy
  8. Throwing power
  9. Target games
  10. Multi-skill relays
  11. Skill combinations
  12. Assessment: Athletics skills challenge
Module 4: Team games fundamentals
  1. Passing games
  2. Moving into space
  3. Simple rules games
  4. Attacking play
  5. Defending basics
  6. Small-sided games
  7. Communication in play
  8. Fair play focus
  9. Modified team sports
  10. Student-led games
  11. Team challenge day
  12. Assessment: Team games participation
Module 5: Rhythm, movement, and dance
  1. Movement to music
  2. Rhythm games
  3. Patterned movement
  4. Group routines
  5. Expressive movement
  6. Cultural dance tasters
  7. Timing and flow
  8. Partner choreography
  9. Creative dance tasks
  10. Performance practice
  11. Showcase session
  12. Assessment: Movement routine
Module 6: Enjoying being active
  1. Why movement feels good
  2. Fun fitness games
  3. Choice-based activity
  4. Playground sports
  5. Non-competitive challenges
  6. Movement breaks
  7. Exploring preferences
  8. Low-pressure games
  9. Outdoor activity
  10. Try-something-new day
  11. Favourite activity revisit
  12. Assessment: Activity reflection

Creative Development 🎨

Module 1: Creative expression
  1. What creativity is
  2. Expressing ideas visually
  3. Expressing ideas through sound
  4. Expressing ideas through movement
  5. Expressing ideas with words
  6. Mixed-media expression
  7. Mood and expression
  8. Creativity without rules
  9. Personal expression styles
  10. Sharing creative work
  11. Reflection on expression
  12. Assessment: Expression portfolio
Module 2: Imagination and play
  1. Play and creativity
  2. Imagining worlds
  3. Improvisation games
  4. Creative problem play
  5. Story play
  6. Visual imagination
  7. Sound and rhythm play
  8. Movement play
  9. Collaborative play
  10. Inventing games
  11. Play reflection
  12. Assessment: Imagination task
Module 3: Trying new things
  1. Why trying matters
  2. New materials exploration
  3. New creative tools
  4. New art forms
  5. New performance styles
  6. New writing styles
  7. Risk-taking safely
  8. Overcoming creative fear
  9. Learning from mistakes
  10. Personal stretch task
  11. Reflection on trying
  12. Assessment: New skills log
Module 4: Confidence through creativity
  1. Creative confidence
  2. Small wins
  3. Showing unfinished work
  4. Speaking about ideas
  5. Peer encouragement
  6. Positive feedback
  7. Confidence in groups
  8. Confidence solo
  9. Handling nerves
  10. Growth mindset
  11. Confidence reflection
  12. Assessment: Confidence reflection
Module 5: Creative collaboration
  1. Creating together
  2. Listening to ideas
  3. Sharing roles
  4. Building on ideas
  5. Problem solving together
  6. Respectful disagreement
  7. Group decision-making
  8. Collaborative making
  9. Group performance
  10. Group review
  11. Collaboration reflection
  12. Assessment: Group project
Module 6: Enjoying the arts
  1. Why people create
  2. Art for enjoyment
  3. Music for enjoyment
  4. Drama for enjoyment
  5. Writing for enjoyment
  6. Creative hobbies
  7. Audience and enjoyment
  8. Removing pressure
  9. Creativity as relaxation
  10. Personal favourites
  11. Reflection on enjoyment
  12. Assessment: Enjoyment journal

Year 8 – Applied Level 🥈
Money 💷
Module 1: Budgeting for real life
  1. Real-life budgets
  2. Fixed and flexible costs
  3. Planning ahead
  4. Budgeting mistakes
  5. Priorities in budgets
  6. Budget scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Adjusting budgets
  8. Family budgets
  9. Emergency costs
  10. Budget trade-offs
  11. Review: real-life budgeting
  12. Assessment: budgeting
Module 2: Payments: cash, cards, and online
  1. Cash payments
  2. Card payments
  3. Online payments
  4. Contactless payments
  5. Payment safety
  6. Payment choices (checkpoint)
  7. Everyday payment decisions
  8. Subscriptions
  9. Payment errors
  10. Digital receipts
  11. Review: payments
  12. Assessment: paying for things
Module 3: Taxes and payslips
  1. Why tax exists
  2. Where tax money goes
  3. Income tax basics
  4. Payslips explained
  5. Net vs gross pay
  6. Payslip practice (checkpoint)
  7. National Insurance basics
  8. Tax and public services
  9. Fairness and tax
  10. Common tax questions
  11. Review: tax basics
  12. Assessment: tax and pay
Module 4: Cost of living and everyday bills
  1. What the cost of living is
  2. Household bills
  3. Energy bills
  4. Water and council tax
  5. Rising costs
  6. Bill scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Reducing costs
  8. Needs vs comfort
  9. Budget pressure
  10. Making trade-offs
  11. Review: cost of living
  12. Assessment: bills and costs
Module 5: Credit, debt, and interest
  1. What credit is
  2. Borrowing money
  3. Paying back debt
  4. Interest explained
  5. Risks of debt
  6. Debt scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Credit cards
  8. Loans
  9. Missing payments
  10. Responsible borrowing
  11. Review: credit and debt
  12. Assessment: borrowing
Module 6: Financial scams and consumer protection
  1. What scams are
  2. Common scams
  3. Online scams
  4. Protecting your money
  5. Consumer rights
  6. Scam spotting (checkpoint)
  7. Reporting scams
  8. Refunds and complaints
  9. Fake offers
  10. Staying safe
  11. Review: protection
  12. Assessment: scams
Careers 💼

Module 1: CVs and applications
  1. What a CV is
  2. What employers look for
  3. Skills vs experience
  4. Writing personal statements
  5. Education and achievements
  6. Volunteering and activities
  7. Formatting basics
  8. Online applications
  9. Application mistakes
  10. Tailoring applications
  11. Draft CV task
  12. Assessment: CV submission
Module 2: Interviews and self-presentation
  1. What interviews are for
  2. Different interview formats
  3. First impressions
  4. Body language
  5. Answering questions clearly
  6. Talking about yourself
  7. Handling nerves
  8. Asking questions
  9. Online interviews
  10. Interview practice
  11. Mock interview prep
  12. Assessment: Interview performance
Module 3: Workplace rights and expectations
  1. Rights at work
  2. Responsibilities at work
  3. Fair treatment
  4. Discrimination awareness
  5. Workplace rules
  6. Raising concerns
  7. Who helps at work
  8. Trade unions overview
  9. Contracts explained (non-technical)
  10. Case studies
  11. Rights scenario task
  12. Assessment: Rights and responsibilities quiz
Module 4: Employment vs self-employment
  1. What employment means
  2. What self-employment means
  3. Pros and cons
  4. Daily life comparison
  5. Independence vs security
  6. Different industries
  7. Self-motivation
  8. Risk awareness
  9. Support networks
  10. Myth-busting
  11. Comparison task
  12. Assessment: Employment choice justification
Module 5: Career research skills
  1. Researching careers
  2. Reliable information sources
  3. Labour market info
  4. Job descriptions
  5. Qualification research
  6. Career videos and talks
  7. Asking professionals questions
  8. Comparing roles
  9. Recording findings
  10. Presenting research
  11. Career research project
  12. Assessment: Career research presentation
Module 6: Work experience preparation
  1. What work experience is
  2. Expectations and behaviour
  3. Goal setting
  4. Communication at placements
  5. Asking for help
  6. Learning on the job
  7. Reflecting on experience
  8. Workplace safety reminders
  9. Professional etiquette
  10. Placement planning
  11. Reflection preparation
  12. Assessment: Work experience plan

Health 🩺

Module 1: Stress and coping strategies
  1. What stress is
  2. Helpful vs harmful stress
  3. Stress signals
  4. Causes of stress
  5. Coping strategies
  6. Relaxation techniques
  7. Problem-solving stress
  8. Avoidance vs coping
  9. Stress over time
  10. Building resilience
  11. Coping plan task
  12. Assessment: Stress management plan
Module 2: Healthy relationships
  1. What relationships are
  2. Different types of relationships
  3. Respect and boundaries
  4. Communication in relationships
  5. Trust and honesty
  6. Conflict resolution
  7. Peer pressure
  8. Online relationships
  9. Red flags and green flags
  10. Supporting friends
  11. Relationship scenarios
  12. Assessment: Healthy relationship response
Module 3: Digital health and screen use
  1. Digital life and health
  2. Screen time awareness
  3. Sleep and screens
  4. Social media effects
  5. Online comparison
  6. Digital stress
  7. Healthy boundaries
  8. Attention and focus
  9. Online safety links
  10. Balance strategies
  11. Screen habits reflection
  12. Assessment: Digital health plan
Module 4: Exercise and wellbeing
  1. What exercise is
  2. Movement and mood
  3. Different types of activity
  4. Enjoyment vs pressure
  5. Exercise and confidence
  6. Rest days matter
  7. Body signals
  8. Team vs solo activity
  9. Inclusive movement
  10. Lifelong activity
  11. Activity reflection
  12. Assessment: Exercise and wellbeing task
Module 5: Body changes and puberty
  1. Growing and changing
  2. Puberty basics
  3. Physical changes
  4. Emotional changes
  5. Body image
  6. Comparing bodies
  7. Hygiene during puberty
  8. Talking to trusted adults
  9. Privacy and respect
  10. Myths and questions
  11. Reflection activity
  12. Assessment: Puberty understanding check
Module 6: Health services and support
  1. What health services are
  2. GP and primary care
  3. Hospitals explained
  4. Mental health services
  5. School health support
  6. Emergency services
  7. When to seek help
  8. Patient rights
  9. Confidentiality basics
  10. Accessing services
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Health services knowledge task

Communication 🔊

Module 1: Digital communication
  1. Communication online
  2. Platforms and purpose
  3. Tone without voice
  4. Emojis and meaning
  5. Misunderstandings online
  6. Group chats
  7. Boundaries online
  8. Digital footprints
  9. Respect online
  10. Choosing the right channel
  11. Digital reflection
  12. Assessment: Digital communication task
Module 2: Email and written professionalism
  1. What professional writing is
  2. Email structure
  3. Subject lines
  4. Greetings and sign-offs
  5. Clear requests
  6. Polite tone
  7. Common mistakes
  8. Responding appropriately
  9. Attachments and clarity
  10. Proofreading
  11. Email drafting task
  12. Assessment: Professional email task
Module 3: Conflict and misunderstandings
  1. Why conflict happens
  2. Miscommunication causes
  3. Assumptions and bias
  4. Emotional reactions
  5. Listening in conflict
  6. Calm responses
  7. Clarifying intent
  8. Apologies and repair
  9. When to pause
  10. Resolving misunderstandings
  11. Scenario practice
  12. Assessment: Conflict resolution response
Module 4: Group discussions
  1. What group discussion is
  2. Turn-taking
  3. Building on ideas
  4. Agreeing and disagreeing
  5. Staying on topic
  6. Encouraging others
  7. Dominating vs contributing
  8. Group roles
  9. Decision-making
  10. Reflecting on discussion
  11. Discussion task
  12. Assessment: Group discussion participation
Module 5: Persuasion basics
  1. What persuasion is
  2. Opinions vs facts
  3. Reasons and evidence
  4. Emotional appeal
  5. Tone and persuasion
  6. Audience awareness
  7. Ethical persuasion
  8. Spotting persuasion
  9. Advertising examples
  10. Persuasion practice
  11. Assessment: Persuasive message task
Module 6: Media awareness
  1. What media is
  2. News vs opinion
  3. Headlines and framing
  4. Bias basics
  5. Images and impact
  6. Language choices
  7. Misinformation awareness
  8. Social media algorithms
  9. Trust and credibility
  10. Questioning sources
  11. Media analysis task
  12. Assessment: Media analysis response

Technology 💻

Module 1: Productivity tools
  1. What productivity tools are
  2. Word processing skills
  3. Spreadsheets basics
  4. Cells, rows, and columns
  5. Simple formulas
  6. Using maths digitally
  7. Charts and graphs
  8. Accuracy checking
  9. Organisation systems
  10. Efficiency techniques
  11. Practice task
  12. Assessment: Productivity tools task
Module 2: Online collaboration
  1. What collaboration means
  2. Shared documents
  3. Version control basics
  4. Commenting and feedback
  5. Permissions and access
  6. Real-time editing
  7. Communication tools
  8. Digital teamwork roles
  9. Problem-solving together
  10. Collaboration challenges
  11. Group task
  12. Assessment: Collaboration project
Module 3: Digital creativity
  1. Creativity in technology
  2. Design vs function
  3. Image editing basics
  4. Audio basics
  5. Video basics
  6. Digital design principles
  7. Iteration and improvement
  8. File formats and quality
  9. Technical constraints
  10. Creative problem-solving
  11. Creation task
  12. Assessment: Digital creation task
Module 4: Understanding algorithms
  1. What algorithms are
  2. Step-by-step instructions
  3. Logic and sequence
  4. Flowcharts
  5. Conditions (if/then)
  6. Loops and repetition
  7. Efficiency and optimisation
  8. Debugging logic
  9. Algorithms in daily life
  10. Maths and algorithms
  11. Algorithm design task
  12. Assessment: Algorithm design challenge
Module 5: Data decision-making
  1. Why data matters
  2. Interpreting tables
  3. Reading graphs
  4. Averages and ranges
  5. Correlation basics
  6. Misleading data
  7. Sampling bias
  8. Making predictions
  9. Evidence-based decisions
  10. Real-world case studies
  11. Data decision task
  12. Assessment: Data interpretation task
Module 6: Technology and daily life
  1. Technology systems around us
  2. Transport systems
  3. Energy systems
  4. Communication networks
  5. Smart devices
  6. Automation basics
  7. Sensors and data
  8. Technology and efficiency
  9. Environmental impact
  10. System failures
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Technology systems analysis

Politics and Society ⚖️

Module 1: The UK political system
  1. The UK constitution
  2. Parliament basics
  3. The House of Commons
  4. The House of Lords
  5. The Monarch’s role
  6. The Prime Minister
  7. The Cabinet
  8. Devolved governments
  9. Law-making process
  10. Checks and balances
  11. System review task
  12. Assessment: UK system knowledge check
Module 2: Voting and democracy
  1. What democracy means
  2. Types of democracy
  3. Voting systems
  4. General elections
  5. Local elections
  6. Political parties
  7. Campaigning basics
  8. Turnout and engagement
  9. Barriers to voting
  10. Youth participation
  11. Election simulation
  12. Assessment: Democracy evaluation task
Module 3: Public services
  1. What public services are
  2. NHS overview
  3. Education services
  4. Emergency services
  5. Transport systems
  6. Housing services
  7. Funding public services
  8. Service trade-offs
  9. Accountability
  10. Service reform
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Public services analysis
Module 4: Law and justice
  1. Purpose of the legal system
  2. Civil vs criminal law
  3. Courts structure
  4. Judges and juries
  5. Legal rights
  6. Legal representation
  7. Punishment types
  8. Rehabilitation
  9. Access to justice
  10. Case outcomes
  11. Justice scenario task
  12. Assessment: Law and justice task
Module 5: Inequality and opportunity
  1. What inequality means
  2. Economic inequality
  3. Social inequality
  4. Opportunity and access
  5. Education and inequality
  6. Housing inequality
  7. Health inequalities (policy focus)
  8. Government responses
  9. Measuring inequality
  10. Debates around fairness
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Inequality evaluation
Module 6: Protest and change
  1. What protest is
  2. Legal protest
  3. Historical protests
  4. Civil disobedience
  5. Campaign groups
  6. Trade unions
  7. Media and protest
  8. Policing protest
  9. Protest laws
  10. Impact of protest
  11. Protest case study
  12. Assessment: Protest effectiveness task

Culture 🎭

Module 1: British culture
  1. What British culture is
  2. Regional cultures
  3. Traditions and customs
  4. British values (cultural)
  5. Food and festivals
  6. Language and dialects
  7. British storytelling
  8. Cultural change in Britain
  9. Modern Britain
  10. Shared identity
  11. Culture comparison task
  12. Assessment: British culture study
Module 2: Global cultures
  1. What global culture means
  2. Cultural diversity
  3. Traditions worldwide
  4. Global celebrations
  5. Cultural similarities
  6. Cultural differences
  7. Respecting global cultures
  8. Cultural exchange
  9. Travel and culture
  10. Global youth culture
  11. Culture comparison task
  12. Assessment: Global culture project
Module 3: Language and communication
  1. Why language matters
  2. Language and culture
  3. Multilingual societies
  4. Greetings in different languages
  5. Everyday phrases across languages
  6. Language and identity
  7. Translating meaning
  8. Language and misunderstanding
  9. Dialects and accents
  10. Preserving languages
  11. Language exploration task
  12. Assessment: Language and culture task
Module 4: Religion and belief
  1. What belief systems are
  2. Religious traditions
  3. Non-religious beliefs
  4. Belief and identity
  5. Rituals and practices
  6. Places of worship
  7. Shared values
  8. Differences in belief
  9. Respecting beliefs
  10. Belief in daily life
  11. Belief case study
  12. Assessment: Religion and belief study
Module 5: Culture in media
  1. Culture in TV and film
  2. Representation in media
  3. Cultural stereotypes
  4. Music and culture
  5. Social media trends
  6. Youth culture online
  7. Culture in advertising
  8. Changing representation
  9. Global media culture
  10. Interpreting media messages
  11. Media culture task
  12. Assessment: Culture in media analysis
Module 6: Stereotypes
  1. What stereotypes are
  2. How stereotypes form
  3. Cultural stereotypes
  4. Media and stereotypes
  5. Harmful assumptions
  6. Challenging stereotypes
  7. Bias and misunderstanding
  8. Personal impact
  9. Cultural awareness
  10. Positive representation
  11. Stereotype case study
  12. Assessment: Stereotype reflection

Independent Living 🏡

Module 1: Renting and housing basics
  1. Types of housing
  2. Renting vs owning
  3. What renting means
  4. Landlords and tenants
  5. Tenancy agreements (intro)
  6. Deposits
  7. Rent payments
  8. Inspections
  9. Ending a tenancy
  10. Housing rules
  11. Housing scenario task
  12. Assessment: Renting basics check
Module 2: Bills and utilities
  1. What bills are
  2. Gas, electricity, and water
  3. How bills are calculated
  4. Meter readings
  5. Payment methods
  6. Contracts and providers
  7. Missing payments
  8. Managing usage
  9. Budgeting for bills (skills only)
  10. Switching providers
  11. Bills case study
  12. Assessment: Household bills task
Module 3: Transport and travel
  1. Transport options
  2. Public transport basics
  3. Reading timetables
  4. Tickets and passes
  5. Planning journeys
  6. Travel costs
  7. Travel safety basics
  8. Delays and cancellations
  9. Accessibility
  10. Independent travel
  11. Journey planning task
  12. Assessment: Travel planning assessment
Module 4: Managing responsibilities
  1. What responsibility means
  2. Personal responsibilities
  3. Shared responsibilities
  4. Deadlines and commitments
  5. Following rules
  6. Managing mistakes
  7. Accountability
  8. Balancing responsibilities
  9. Responsibility conflicts
  10. Problem resolution
  11. Responsibility scenario task
  12. Assessment: Responsibility management task
Module 5: Living with others
  1. Shared living spaces
  2. Respecting boundaries
  3. Noise and shared rules
  4. Cleaning agreements
  5. Sharing resources
  6. Resolving disagreements
  7. Communication in shared homes
  8. Cultural differences at home
  9. Compromise skills
  10. Maintaining harmony
  11. Shared living task
  12. Assessment: Living-with-others plan
Module 6: Problem solving at home
  1. What problems are
  2. Identifying problems
  3. Simple fixes
  4. Knowing limits
  5. When to ask for help
  6. Emergency vs non-emergency
  7. Using instructions
  8. Contacting services
  9. Recording issues
  10. Preventing future problems
  11. Problem-solving task
  12. Assessment: Home problem scenario

Safety 🔒

Module 1: Road and travel safety
  1. Road safety basics
  2. Crossing safely
  3. Public transport safety
  4. Cycling safety
  5. Visibility and awareness
  6. Passenger safety
  7. Night travel safety
  8. Distractions and risk
  9. Emergency situations while travelling
  10. Safe travel planning
  11. Travel scenarios
  12. Assessment: Safe travel plan
Module 2: Online risks
  1. Types of online risk
  2. Scams and deception (safety only)
  3. Grooming awareness
  4. Harmful content
  5. Online challenges
  6. Peer pressure online
  7. Reporting systems
  8. Staying anonymous safely
  9. Digital resilience
  10. Reducing risk
  11. Online risk scenarios
  12. Assessment: Online risk task
Module 3: Peer pressure
  1. What peer pressure is
  2. Positive vs negative pressure
  3. Saying no confidently
  4. Group dynamics
  5. Pressure in friendships
  6. Online peer pressure
  7. Risky group behaviour
  8. Staying independent
  9. Seeking support
  10. Building confidence
  11. Pressure scenarios
  12. Assessment: Peer pressure response
Module 4: First aid basics
  1. What first aid is
  2. Staying safe while helping
  3. Calling for help
  4. Cuts and bleeding
  5. Burns and scalds
  6. Sprains and strains
  7. Fainting and shock
  8. Allergic reactions
  9. Using first aid kits
  10. When not to act
  11. First aid scenarios
  12. Assessment: First aid response
Module 5: Household safety
  1. Safety at home
  2. Fire risks
  3. Electrical safety
  4. Gas safety
  5. Water hazards
  6. Sharp objects
  7. Medicines and chemicals
  8. Safety checks
  9. Reporting hazards
  10. Preventing accidents
  11. Household scenarios
  12. Assessment: Home safety checklist
Module 6: Staying safe in public
  1. Awareness in public spaces
  2. Crowded places
  3. Public transport safety
  4. Night-time safety
  5. Personal belongings
  6. Asking for help publicly
  7. Getting lost
  8. Emergency points
  9. Staying with others
  10. Trusting instincts
  11. Public safety scenarios
  12. Assessment: Public safety plan

Physical Development 🏃‍♀️

Module 1: Fitness circuits and conditioning
  1. Circuit basics
  2. Bodyweight stations
  3. Cardiovascular games
  4. Strength through play
  5. Timing and pacing
  6. Partner circuits
  7. Endurance circuits
  8. Skill-based stations
  9. Circuit design
  10. Fitness challenge
  11. Review and adapt
  12. Assessment: Personal circuit completion
Module 2: Games skills and strategy
  1. Advanced passing
  2. Attacking patterns
  3. Defensive strategies
  4. Set plays
  5. Decision-making games
  6. Small-team tactics
  7. Position awareness
  8. Adapted rules games
  9. Game analysis through play
  10. Student-led strategy
  11. Match play
  12. Assessment: Tactical game task
Module 3: Strength, speed, and stamina
  1. Speed drills
  2. Acceleration games
  3. Strength challenges
  4. Core circuits
  5. Endurance games
  6. Interval play
  7. Team fitness tasks
  8. Timed challenges
  9. Progress tracking
  10. Fitness combinations
  11. Challenge choice session
  12. Assessment: Fitness challenge
Module 4: Individual physical challenges
  1. Personal goal setting
  2. Obstacle challenges
  3. Timed skill tasks
  4. Balance challenges
  5. Endurance goals
  6. Accuracy challenges
  7. Repetition challenges
  8. Skill mastery tasks
  9. Self-paced sessions
  10. Progress review
  11. Personal best day
  12. Assessment: Individual challenge log
Module 5: Movement for mental wellbeing
  1. Movement and mood
  2. Low-intensity flow
  3. Stretch and mobility
  4. Walking activities
  5. Mindful movement
  6. Breathing through movement
  7. Outdoor activity
  8. Calm games
  9. Stress-release play
  10. Choice-based movement
  11. Reflection session
  12. Assessment: Wellbeing movement plan
Module 6: Physical confidence and resilience
  1. Trying new activities
  2. Overcoming challenges
  3. Persistence games
  4. Partner encouragement
  5. Risk-free challenge zones
  6. Team resilience tasks
  7. Failing safely
  8. Confidence building drills
  9. Self-belief games
  10. Challenge by choice
  11. Reflection through play
  12. Assessment: Confidence challenge

Creative Development 🎨

Module 1: Visual arts
  1. Drawing basics
  2. Colour and tone
  3. Texture and materials
  4. Composition
  5. Observation drawing
  6. Abstract art
  7. Mixed media
  8. Visual storytelling
  9. Personal style
  10. Artwork development
  11. Review and refine
  12. Assessment: Visual artwork
Module 2: Music and rhythm
  1. Rhythm basics
  2. Beat and tempo
  3. Sound exploration
  4. Body percussion
  5. Music patterns
  6. Group rhythm
  7. Mood through sound
  8. Creating short pieces
  9. Performing informally
  10. Music reflection
  11. Creative improvement
  12. Assessment: Music piece
Module 3: Drama and performance
  1. Expression through movement
  2. Voice and presence
  3. Improvisation
  4. Character creation
  5. Story through drama
  6. Group performance
  7. Confidence on stage
  8. Responding to others
  9. Rehearsal techniques
  10. Performance skills
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Performance task
Module 4: Creative writing
  1. Generating ideas
  2. Writing freely
  3. Description and imagery
  4. Character and voice
  5. Story structure
  6. Poetry exploration
  7. Writing moods
  8. Editing lightly
  9. Sharing writing
  10. Writing habits
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Writing piece
Module 5: Design basics
  1. What design is
  2. Design thinking
  3. Solving problems creatively
  4. Sketching ideas
  5. Prototyping
  6. User needs
  7. Testing ideas
  8. Improving designs
  9. Visual communication
  10. Design presentation
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Design task
Module 6: Creative processes
  1. How ideas start
  2. Research for creativity
  3. Planning ideas
  4. Experimentation
  5. Drafting
  6. Refining work
  7. Managing time
  8. Handling blocks
  9. Finishing work
  10. Reviewing process
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Process journal

Year 9 – Advanced Level 🥇
Money 💷
Module 1: Renting, mortgages, and housing costs
  1. Ways people live
  2. Renting basics
  3. Landlords and tenants
  4. Mortgages explained
  5. Housing costs
  6. Housing choices (checkpoint)
  7. Deposits
  8. Bills and housing
  9. Long-term housing decisions
  10. Moving home
  11. Review: housing
  12. Assessment: housing costs
Module 2: Understanding insurance
  1. What insurance is
  2. Why insurance exists
  3. Types of insurance
  4. Premiums and risk
  5. Claims basics
  6. Insurance choices (checkpoint)
  7. Car insurance
  8. Home insurance
  9. Travel insurance
  10. When insurance matters
  11. Review: insurance
  12. Assessment: insurance
Module 3: Pensions and long-term saving
  1. Long-term saving
  2. Why pensions exist
  3. Workplace pensions
  4. Saving for later life
  5. Time and money
  6. Saving scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Employer contributions
  8. Compound growth (simple)
  9. Planning ahead
  10. Future income
  11. Review: pensions
  12. Assessment: long-term saving
Module 4: Inflation, interest rates, and the economy
  1. What inflation is
  2. Why prices rise
  3. Interest rates explained
  4. Saving and inflation
  5. Spending and inflation
  6. Economy scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Wages and prices
  8. Government decisions
  9. Everyday impacts
  10. News and the economy
  11. Review: economy basics
  12. Assessment: inflation
Module 5: Borrowing decisions and financial risk
  1. Financial risk
  2. Good vs bad borrowing
  3. Risk and reward
  4. Unexpected events
  5. Safety nets
  6. Risk scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Emergency funds
  8. Insurance and risk
  9. Long-term impact
  10. Responsible choices
  11. Review: risk
  12. Assessment: borrowing decisions
Module 6: Money and inequality
  1. What inequality means
  2. Income differences
  3. Wealth differences
  4. Opportunity and money
  5. Fairness and society
  6. Inequality scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Poverty basics
  8. Support systems
  9. Policy and money
  10. Ethical questions
  11. Review: inequality
  12. Assessment: money and society
Careers 💼

Module 1: Career progression and promotion
  1. What progression means
  2. Entry-level roles
  3. Gaining experience
  4. Performance and feedback
  5. Promotion pathways
  6. Responsibility growth
  7. Mentors and managers
  8. Professional development
  9. Patience and timing
  10. Career ladders vs webs
  11. Progression mapping
  12. Assessment: Career progression plan
Module 2: Changing careers and lifelong learning
  1. Why people change careers
  2. Transferable skills revisited
  3. Reskilling and upskilling
  4. Learning as an adult
  5. Career breaks
  6. Redundancy awareness
  7. Confidence and change
  8. Career pivots
  9. Success stories
  10. Planning transitions
  11. Reflection task
  12. Assessment: Career change scenario
Module 3: Pay, contracts, and negotiation
  1. What contracts are
  2. Types of contracts
  3. Working hours
  4. Job offers explained
  5. Negotiation basics
  6. Confidence and communication
  7. Knowing your value
  8. Pay discussions (no maths)
  9. Ethical negotiation
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Role-play preparation
  12. Assessment: Negotiation role-play
Module 4: Industry trends and labour markets
  1. What labour markets are
  2. Growing industries
  3. Declining industries
  4. Technology and jobs
  5. Automation awareness
  6. Green careers
  7. Demographic changes
  8. Global influences
  9. Local labour markets
  10. Future skills
  11. Industry research
  12. Assessment: Industry trends report
Module 5: Starting a small business
  1. What businesses do
  2. Identifying problems
  3. Business ideas
  4. Customers and needs
  5. Team roles
  6. Decision-making
  7. Responsibility and risk
  8. Ethics in business
  9. Failure awareness
  10. Business case studies
  11. Idea pitch prep
  12. Assessment: Business idea pitch
Module 6: Failure, resilience, and risk
  1. What failure really is
  2. Learning from mistakes
  3. Resilience skills
  4. Confidence setbacks
  5. Risk in careers
  6. Coping strategies
  7. Support systems
  8. Growth mindset
  9. Real-life stories
  10. Reflection techniques
  11. Personal reflection task
  12. Assessment: Resilience reflection

Health 🩺

Module 1: Mental health conditions
  1. What conditions are
  2. Anxiety overview
  3. Depression overview
  4. Eating disorders awareness
  5. Trauma awareness
  6. Misconceptions
  7. Support and treatment
  8. Recovery and management
  9. Language and stigma
  10. Supporting others safely
  11. Case study reflection
  12. Assessment: Mental health conditions task
Module 2: Substance use and risk
  1. What substances are
  2. Why people use substances
  3. Risk and decision-making
  4. Short-term effects
  5. Long-term effects
  6. Addiction awareness
  7. Peer pressure
  8. Laws and substances
  9. Getting help
  10. Harm reduction basics
  11. Scenario discussion
  12. Assessment: Substance risk evaluation
Module 3: Sexual health and consent
  1. What sexual health means
  2. Consent basics
  3. Respect and boundaries
  4. Communication and consent
  5. Healthy choices
  6. STIs overview (non-graphic)
  7. Contraception awareness
  8. Pressure and coercion
  9. Online sexual safety
  10. Support services
  11. Scenario reflection
  12. Assessment: Consent understanding task
Module 4: Managing long-term health
  1. What long-term health means
  2. Physical long-term conditions
  3. Mental long-term conditions
  4. Daily management strategies
  5. Medication awareness
  6. Energy management
  7. Education and health
  8. Support networks
  9. Independence and care
  10. Reducing stigma
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Long-term health plan
Module 5: Food choices and diet culture
  1. What diet culture is
  2. Food and identity
  3. Nutrition vs trends
  4. Social media influence
  5. Restriction myths
  6. Balanced choices
  7. Emotional eating awareness
  8. Body respect
  9. Cultural food differences
  10. Healthy messaging
  11. Reflection task
  12. Assessment: Food choices reflection
Module 6: Health inequality
  1. What health inequality is
  2. Income and health
  3. Location and health
  4. Education and health
  5. Disability and access
  6. Race and health outcomes
  7. Gender and health
  8. Barriers to care
  9. Policy and health
  10. Reducing inequality
  11. Case study analysis
  12. Assessment: Health inequality explanation

Communication 🔊

Module 1: Public speaking
  1. What public speaking is
  2. Managing nerves
  3. Structure and flow
  4. Voice projection
  5. Body language revisited
  6. Engaging an audience
  7. Openings and closings
  8. Visual aids
  9. Practice techniques
  10. Feedback and improvement
  11. Speech rehearsal
  12. Assessment: Short spoken presentation
Module 2: Debate and argument
  1. What debate is
  2. Claims and reasons
  3. Evidence basics
  4. Counterarguments
  5. Rebuttals
  6. Listening in debate
  7. Staying respectful
  8. Fallacies overview
  9. Structured debate formats
  10. Practice debate
  11. Assessment: Debate participation task
Module 3: Giving and receiving feedback
  1. What feedback is
  2. Helpful vs unhelpful feedback
  3. Giving constructive feedback
  4. Receiving feedback calmly
  5. Emotional responses
  6. Asking for feedback
  7. Timing and tone
  8. Feedback in groups
  9. Acting on feedback
  10. Feedback practice
  11. Reflection task
  12. Assessment: Feedback skills task
Module 4: Communication at work
  1. Communication roles
  2. Formal vs informal
  3. Instructions and clarity
  4. Asking for clarification
  5. Team communication
  6. Written vs spoken
  7. Professional tone
  8. Handling mistakes
  9. Reporting issues
  10. Workplace scenarios
  11. Assessment: Workplace communication task
Module 5: Difficult conversations
  1. What makes conversations difficult
  2. Emotions and communication
  3. Planning what to say
  4. Listening under pressure
  5. Staying calm
  6. Setting boundaries
  7. Saying no
  8. Delivering bad news
  9. Repairing relationships
  10. Practice scenarios
  11. Assessment: Difficult conversation response
Module 6: Communication and power
  1. What power is
  2. Who controls conversations
  3. Language and authority
  4. Silence and power
  5. Media and power
  6. Political communication
  7. Workplace hierarchies
  8. Challenging respectfully
  9. Speaking up safely
  10. Ethics of power
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Power and communication analysis

Technology 💻

Module 1: Coding concepts
  1. What coding is
  2. Programming languages
  3. Variables
  4. Data types
  5. Inputs and outputs
  6. Conditions
  7. Loops
  8. Functions
  9. Debugging
  10. Computational thinking
  11. Coding task
  12. Assessment: Coding challenge
Module 2: Data analysis basics
  1. Raw vs processed data
  2. Cleaning data
  3. Using spreadsheets for analysis
  4. Calculations and formulas
  5. Graph selection
  6. Interpreting trends
  7. Outliers and errors
  8. Prediction and modelling
  9. Scientific data examples
  10. Reporting findings
  11. Analysis task
  12. Assessment: Data analysis report
Module 3: Cybersecurity
  1. What cybersecurity is
  2. Threat types
  3. Malware basics
  4. Network security
  5. Encryption fundamentals
  6. Password cracking maths
  7. Social engineering
  8. Risk assessment
  9. Security systems
  10. Ethical hacking
  11. Security scenario task
  12. Assessment: Cybersecurity risk task
Module 4: Technology in workplaces
  1. Workplace systems
  2. Databases
  3. Automation tools
  4. Digital workflows
  5. Monitoring and metrics
  6. Human error and systems
  7. Quality control
  8. Safety and compliance
  9. Technology failures
  10. Continuous improvement
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Workplace systems task
Module 5: AI and automation
  1. What AI is
  2. Machine learning basics
  3. Training data
  4. Pattern recognition
  5. Decision trees
  6. Bias in AI
  7. Automation vs humans
  8. AI in science
  9. AI in medicine
  10. Limits of AI
  11. Evaluation task
  12. Assessment: AI case study
Module 6: Ethics of technology
  1. What ethics are
  2. Responsibility in design
  3. Data privacy
  4. Surveillance systems
  5. Consent and data
  6. Algorithmic bias
  7. Environmental ethics
  8. Access and inequality
  9. Regulation basics
  10. Ethical dilemmas
  11. Reflection task
  12. Assessment: Ethics evaluation task

Politics and Society ⚖️

Module 1: Economic policy
  1. What economic policy is
  2. Growth and inflation
  3. Employment policy
  4. Interest rates
  5. Government intervention
  6. Market regulation
  7. Trade policy
  8. Economic trade-offs
  9. Policy winners and losers
  10. Policy evaluation
  11. Economic case study
  12. Assessment: Economic policy analysis
Module 2: Tax, spending and welfare
  1. Why governments tax
  2. Types of tax
  3. Progressive vs regressive tax
  4. Public spending priorities
  5. Welfare systems
  6. Benefits and support
  7. Fraud and enforcement
  8. Tax fairness debates
  9. Budget decisions
  10. Economic impact
  11. Budget scenario task
  12. Assessment: Tax and welfare task
Module 3: Housing and social policy
  1. What social policy is
  2. Housing policy basics
  3. Social housing
  4. Private renting policy
  5. Homelessness policy
  6. Planning decisions
  7. Housing affordability
  8. Regulation and landlords
  9. Housing associations
  10. Policy trade-offs
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Housing policy analysis
Module 4: Power and influence
  1. What power is
  2. Types of power
  3. Political authority
  4. Economic influence
  5. Media power
  6. Lobbying
  7. Pressure groups
  8. Corporate influence
  9. Public accountability
  10. Abuse of power
  11. Power case study
  12. Assessment: Power evaluation task
Module 5: Media, politics, and bias
  1. Media ownership
  2. Political reporting
  3. Editorial bias
  4. Algorithms and politics
  5. Social media influence
  6. Disinformation campaigns
  7. Regulation of media
  8. Press freedom
  9. Political persuasion
  10. Public trust
  11. Media analysis task
  12. Assessment: Media bias evaluation
Module 6: Global politics
  1. What global politics is
  2. Nation states
  3. Diplomacy basics
  4. Conflict and cooperation
  5. International law
  6. Trade agreements
  7. Global inequality
  8. Refugees and migration (policy)
  9. Security alliances
  10. Global crises
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Global politics analysis

Culture 🎭

Module 1: Cultural change
  1. What cultural change is
  2. Traditions evolving
  3. Technology and culture
  4. Generational change
  5. Global influences
  6. Migration and culture
  7. Cultural blending
  8. Resistance to change
  9. Loss and preservation
  10. Future change
  11. Change case study
  12. Assessment: Cultural change task
Module 2: Migration and identity
  1. What migration is
  2. Reasons people migrate
  3. Identity and movement
  4. Cultural adaptation
  5. Belonging and migration
  6. Language and migration
  7. Cultural exchange
  8. Challenges of migration
  9. Mixed identities
  10. Migration stories
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Migration and identity study
Module 3: Culture and power
  1. What cultural power is
  2. Whose culture is visible
  3. Representation and voice
  4. Cultural dominance
  5. Silenced cultures
  6. Art as power
  7. Language and power
  8. Fashion and identity
  9. Music and influence
  10. Reclaiming culture
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Culture and power analysis
Module 4: Art, music, and society
  1. Art as expression
  2. Music and identity
  3. Art and emotion
  4. Cultural movements
  5. Art reflecting society
  6. Protest art (cultural focus)
  7. Community art
  8. Youth creativity
  9. Cultural symbols
  10. Interpretation of art
  11. Creative analysis task
  12. Assessment: Art and society task
Module 5: Popular culture
  1. What popular culture is
  2. Trends and influence
  3. Celebrities and culture
  4. Youth culture
  5. Fandoms
  6. Internet culture
  7. Global pop culture
  8. Cultural cycles
  9. Identity and trends
  10. Cultural criticism
  11. Pop culture task
  12. Assessment: Popular culture study
Module 6: Cultural conflict
  1. What cultural conflict is
  2. Misunderstanding cultures
  3. Values in conflict
  4. Language barriers
  5. Cultural clashes
  6. Stereotypes and conflict
  7. Resolving differences
  8. Respect and dialogue
  9. Shared humanity
  10. Learning from conflict
  11. Conflict case study
  12. Assessment: Cultural conflict reflection

Independent Living 🏡

Module 1: Housing choices and costs
  1. Housing options
  2. Cost differences
  3. Location and access
  4. Affordability
  5. Size and needs
  6. Contracts overview
  7. Long-term costs
  8. Shared vs solo living
  9. Trade-offs
  10. Making housing decisions
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Housing choice evaluation
Module 2: Tenancy rights
  1. What tenancy rights are
  2. Legal protections
  3. Deposits and disputes
  4. Repairs and maintenance
  5. Landlord responsibilities
  6. Tenant responsibilities
  7. Ending a tenancy legally
  8. Evictions basics
  9. Dispute resolution
  10. Support organisations
  11. Rights case study
  12. Assessment: Tenancy rights task
Module 3: Running a household
  1. Household systems
  2. Cleaning schedules
  3. Shopping planning
  4. Stock management
  5. Maintenance routines
  6. Managing shared costs
  7. Safety checks
  8. Record keeping
  9. Reviewing systems
  10. Improving efficiency
  11. Household plan task
  12. Assessment: Household management plan
Module 4: Life admin skills
  1. What life admin is
  2. Forms and applications
  3. Keeping records
  4. Appointments and bookings
  5. Using official websites
  6. Contacting organisations
  7. Reading official letters
  8. Deadlines and follow-ups
  9. Digital accounts
  10. Staying organised
  11. Admin task simulation
  12. Assessment: Life admin assessment
Module 5: Major life decisions
  1. What major decisions are
  2. Evaluating options
  3. Risks and consequences
  4. Short-term vs long-term
  5. Seeking advice
  6. Financial implications (overview)
  7. Emotional impact (decision focus)
  8. Timing decisions
  9. Avoiding pressure
  10. Decision reflection
  11. Decision case study
  12. Assessment: Decision-making task
Module 6: Consumer skills
  1. What consumers are
  2. Buying goods and services
  3. Comparing options
  4. Contracts and terms
  5. Refunds and returns
  6. Consumer rights
  7. Avoiding scams (skills)
  8. Complaints processes
  9. Price comparison tools
  10. Ethical choices (overview)
  11. Consumer task
  12. Assessment: Consumer rights task

Safety 🔒

Module 1: Risk assessment
  1. What risk assessment is
  2. Identifying hazards
  3. Likelihood and impact
  4. Reducing risk
  5. Decision-making under risk
  6. Shared responsibility
  7. Risk planning
  8. Reviewing outcomes
  9. Mistakes and learning
  10. Applying risk assessment
  11. Risk case study
  12. Assessment: Risk assessment task
Module 2: Substance safety
  1. What substance safety means
  2. Legal vs illegal substances
  3. Immediate risks
  4. Unsafe environments
  5. Peer pressure and substances
  6. Mixing substances
  7. Emergency responses
  8. Getting help safely
  9. Harm reduction basics
  10. Staying safe
  11. Safety scenarios
  12. Assessment: Substance safety task
Module 3: Relationship safety
  1. What safe relationships are
  2. Respect and consent
  3. Warning signs
  4. Controlling behaviour
  5. Online relationships
  6. Peer relationships
  7. Trust and boundaries
  8. Seeking help
  9. Supporting others
  10. Ending unsafe relationships
  11. Relationship scenarios
  12. Assessment: Relationship safety task
Module 4: Workplace safety
  1. What workplace safety is
  2. Common hazards
  3. Following procedures
  4. Protective equipment
  5. Reporting risks
  6. Accidents at work
  7. Responsibility at work
  8. Safety signs
  9. Emergency procedures
  10. Staying alert
  11. Workplace scenarios
  12. Assessment: Workplace safety check
Module 5: Legal protection
  1. What legal protection means
  2. Personal rights
  3. Age-related protections
  4. Reporting harm
  5. Evidence basics
  6. Protective services
  7. Restraining measures (overview)
  8. Online legal protection
  9. Support organisations
  10. Knowing your options
  11. Case study
  12. Assessment: Legal protection task
Module 6: Outdoor safety
  1. Navigating natural terrain safely
  2. Basic orienteering and map reading
  3. Understanding weather hazards
  4. Water hazards: rivers, lakes, and beaches
  5. Sun, heat, and cold exposure risks
  6. Wildlife and insect safety
  7. Camping and overnight outdoor safety
  8. Fire safety outdoors (controlled campfires, BBQs)
  9. Emergency signalling and communication
  10. First aid basics for outdoor accidents
  11. Clothing and equipment for safety
  12. Outdoor safety assessment & scenario practice

Physical Development 🏃‍♀️

Module 1: Training for performance
  1. Training principles
  2. Warm-up design
  3. Skill repetition
  4. Conditioning sessions
  5. Practice under pressure
  6. Consistency drills
  7. Feedback in action
  8. Performance routines
  9. Game-speed practice
  10. Review performance
  11. Performance challenge
  12. Assessment: Training session delivery
Module 2: Technique and skill development
  1. Technique breakdown
  2. Skill drills
  3. Precision practice
  4. Repetition games
  5. Feedback loops
  6. Partner coaching
  7. Video-free observation
  8. Skill progressions
  9. Skill combinations
  10. Application in games
  11. Mastery session
  12. Assessment: Skill execution task
Module 3: Competitive and cooperative sport
  1. Competitive formats
  2. Cooperative challenges
  3. Mixed-ability games
  4. Team roles
  5. Respectful competition
  6. Tournament play
  7. Problem-solving games
  8. Rule adaptation
  9. Communication focus
  10. Reflection through play
  11. Sports day format
  12. Assessment: Cooperative challenge
Module 4: Injury prevention through movement
  1. Safe warm-ups
  2. Mobility routines
  3. Strength for protection
  4. Balance for stability
  5. Landing techniques
  6. Cool-down skills
  7. Listening to the body
  8. Load management games
  9. Technique correction
  10. Movement efficiency
  11. Injury-safe circuits
  12. Assessment: Safe movement routine
Module 5: Endurance and outdoor physical activity
  1. Outdoor games
  2. Distance challenges
  3. Terrain variation
  4. Team endurance tasks
  5. Orienteering basics
  6. Fitness walks
  7. Outdoor circuits
  8. Environmental challenges
  9. Adventure games
  10. Endurance pacing
  11. Outdoor challenge day
  12. Assessment: Outdoor activity challenge
Module 6: Physical challenge projects
  1. Choosing a challenge
  2. Planning sessions
  3. Training time
  4. Skill practice
  5. Fitness development
  6. Progress tracking
  7. Mid-project review
  8. Adaptation
  9. Final preparation
  10. Challenge completion
  11. Reflection session
  12. Assessment: Physical challenge project

Creative Development 🎨

Module 1: Developing a creative voice
  1. What creative voice is
  2. Influences
  3. Interests and identity
  4. Personal themes
  5. Style exploration
  6. Medium choice
  7. Expressing opinions
  8. Confidence in voice
  9. Refining voice
  10. Sharing voice
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Personal piece
Module 2: Creative projects
  1. Choosing a project
  2. Planning
  3. Research
  4. Creating
  5. Developing ideas
  6. Problem solving
  7. Mid-project review
  8. Refinement
  9. Completing work
  10. Presentation
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Project outcome
Module 3: Art and meaning
  1. Why art matters
  2. Meaning in images
  3. Meaning in music
  4. Meaning in stories
  5. Personal meaning
  6. Emotional expression
  7. Interpreting work
  8. Multiple meanings
  9. Respecting perspectives
  10. Discussion
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Meaning response
Module 4: Creative technology
  1. Digital creativity tools
  2. Creating digitally
  3. Design software basics
  4. Audio or video creation
  5. Editing and refinement
  6. Online sharing
  7. Ethics of digital creation
  8. Creative experimentation
  9. Combining tech and art
  10. Review
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Digital creation
Module 5: Feedback and improvement
  1. Giving feedback
  2. Receiving feedback
  3. Constructive language
  4. Peer review
  5. Self-reflection
  6. Revising work
  7. Iteration
  8. Learning from critique
  9. Improvement strategies
  10. Applying feedback
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Improved piece
Module 6: Creativity and wellbeing
  1. Creativity and emotions
  2. Creative calm
  3. Stress relief through making
  4. Mindful creativity
  5. Personal expression
  6. Creativity and mood
  7. Safe spaces
  8. Low-pressure creation
  9. Reflection activities
  10. Personal strategies
  11. Review
  12. Assessment: Wellbeing reflection

Year 10 – Higher Level 🏆
Money 💷
Module 1: Stocks, shares, and investing
  1. What investing is
  2. Shares explained
  3. Owning part of a company
  4. Risk in investing
  5. Long-term investing
  6. Investing scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Dividends
  8. Stock prices
  9. Market ups and downs
  10. Investor behaviour
  11. Review: investing
  12. Assessment: shares
Module 2: How financial markets work
  1. What markets are
  2. Buyers and sellers
  3. Stock markets
  4. Supply and demand
  5. Market confidence
  6. Market scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Global markets
  8. News and markets
  9. Regulation basics
  10. Market crashes
  11. Review: markets
  12. Assessment: financial markets
Module 3: Business finance and profit
  1. What businesses do
  2. Income and costs
  3. Profit explained
  4. Losses
  5. Cash flow
  6. Business scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Pricing decisions
  8. Growth and risk
  9. Paying workers
  10. Ethical profit
  11. Review: business finance
  12. Assessment: profit
Module 4: Ethical money choices
  1. Ethics and money
  2. Fair trade
  3. Environmental impact
  4. Workers’ rights
  5. Consumer power
  6. Ethical choices (checkpoint)
  7. Ethical investing
  8. Greenwashing
  9. Personal values
  10. Everyday decisions
  11. Review: ethics
  12. Assessment: ethical money
Module 5: Global finance and trade
  1. Global trade basics
  2. Imports and exports
  3. Currencies
  4. Exchange rates
  5. Global inequality
  6. Trade scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Supply chains
  8. International companies
  9. Trade agreements
  10. Global shocks
  11. Review: global finance
  12. Assessment: trade
Module 6: Personal financial planning for adulthood
  1. Financial goals
  2. Short-term planning
  3. Long-term planning
  4. Balancing priorities
  5. Life changes
  6. Planning scenarios (checkpoint)
  7. Housing and work plans
  8. Family planning costs
  9. Risk and flexibility
  10. Independent decision-making
  11. Review: adult planning
  12. Assessment: financial planning
Careers 💼

Module 1: Leadership and management
  1. What leadership is
  2. Management vs leadership
  3. Decision-making
  4. Responsibility for others
  5. Motivation
  6. Communication styles
  7. Handling conflict
  8. Ethical leadership
  9. Authority and accountability
  10. Leadership case studies
  11. Leadership challenge
  12. Assessment: Leadership scenario
Module 2: Entrepreneurship and innovation
  1. What innovation means
  2. Creative problem-solving
  3. Entrepreneurship mindsets
  4. Risk and reward
  5. Innovation in careers
  6. Social entrepreneurship
  7. Technology and innovation
  8. Collaboration
  9. Idea testing
  10. Failure in innovation
  11. Innovation task
  12. Assessment: Innovation proposal
Module 3: Global careers and remote work
  1. What global careers are
  2. Working across countries
  3. Remote work basics
  4. Cultural awareness
  5. Communication challenges
  6. Time zones and teamwork
  7. Language skills
  8. Digital professionalism
  9. International organisations
  10. Global career paths
  11. Career exploration task
  12. Assessment: Global career profile
Module 4: Ethics at work
  1. What ethics means
  2. Right vs wrong at work
  3. Ethical dilemmas
  4. Whistleblowing awareness
  5. Fair treatment
  6. Environmental responsibility
  7. Data and privacy
  8. Power and responsibility
  9. Case studies
  10. Personal values
  11. Ethics reflection
  12. Assessment: Ethics case response
Module 5: Productivity and economic impact
  1. What productivity is
  2. Time and efficiency
  3. Technology and productivity
  4. Team productivity
  5. Workplace organisation
  6. Motivation and focus
  7. Burnout awareness
  8. Economic contribution
  9. Value creation
  10. Measuring impact
  11. Productivity planning
  12. Assessment: Productivity evaluation
Module 6: Designing a long-term career plan
  1. Reflecting on learning
  2. Interests and values
  3. Strengths revisited
  4. Career aspirations
  5. Education planning
  6. Skills development
  7. Adaptability planning
  8. Barriers and solutions
  9. Support networks
  10. Reviewing options
  11. Career plan drafting
  12. Assessment: Personal career plan

Health 🩺

Module 1: Preventative health
  1. What prevention means
  2. Vaccinations overview
  3. Screenings and checks
  4. Lifestyle prevention
  5. Mental health prevention
  6. Early intervention
  7. Public health campaigns
  8. Personal responsibility
  9. Community prevention
  10. Prevention myths
  11. Prevention planning
  12. Assessment: Preventative health plan
Module 2: Work-life balance
  1. What balance means
  2. Time and energy
  3. Burnout awareness
  4. Stress and work
  5. Boundaries
  6. Rest and productivity
  7. Technology and balance
  8. Cultural expectations
  9. Career and wellbeing
  10. Warning signs
  11. Balance reflection
  12. Assessment: Work-life balance plan
Module 3: Health, society, and policy
  1. Health and government
  2. NHS overview
  3. Health funding basics
  4. Public health laws
  5. Policy and prevention
  6. Media and health
  7. Ethics in policy
  8. Global health issues
  9. Crisis response
  10. Political debate
  11. Policy case study
  12. Assessment: Health policy evaluation
Module 4: Personal health planning
  1. Reviewing health learning
  2. Identifying needs
  3. Physical health goals
  4. Mental health goals
  5. Support systems
  6. Barriers and solutions
  7. Healthy routines
  8. Flexibility over time
  9. Monitoring wellbeing
  10. Adjusting plans
  11. Health plan drafting
  12. Assessment: Personal health plan
Module 5: Care and supporting others
  1. What care means
  2. Caring roles
  3. Emotional support
  4. Practical support awareness
  5. Boundaries in caring
  6. Burnout in carers
  7. Professional carers
  8. Safeguarding basics
  9. Empathy skills
  10. Support services
  11. Care scenarios
  12. Assessment: Supporting others task
Module 6: Health ethics and responsibility
  1. What health ethics are
  2. Personal responsibility
  3. Risk and choice
  4. Consent revisited
  5. Privacy and data
  6. Professional ethics
  7. Media responsibility
  8. Individual vs society
  9. Ethical dilemmas
  10. Case studies
  11. Ethics reflection
  12. Assessment: Health ethics response

Communication 🔊

Module 1: Leadership communication
  1. What leadership communication is
  2. Vision and messaging
  3. Motivating others
  4. Listening as a leader
  5. Trust and credibility
  6. Decision communication
  7. Managing disagreement
  8. Crisis communication
  9. Inclusive leadership
  10. Reflection on leadership styles
  11. Leadership message task
  12. Assessment: Leadership communication task
Module 2: Negotiation skills
  1. What negotiation is
  2. Interests vs positions
  3. Compromise and trade-offs
  4. Active listening in negotiation
  5. Power balance
  6. Emotional control
  7. Win-win thinking
  8. Ethics in negotiation
  9. Negotiation tactics awareness
  10. Practice negotiation
  11. Assessment: Negotiation scenario response
Module 3: Communication ethics
  1. What ethics are
  2. Truth and honesty
  3. Manipulation vs persuasion
  4. Privacy and consent
  5. Responsibility in speech
  6. Media ethics
  7. Professional ethics
  8. Whistleblowing basics
  9. Free speech limits
  10. Ethical dilemmas
  11. Assessment: Ethical communication response
Module 4: Influencing change
  1. What influence is
  2. Persuasion vs pressure
  3. Campaign communication
  4. Messaging for causes
  5. Storytelling for change
  6. Audience targeting
  7. Digital influence
  8. Grassroots communication
  9. Risks of influence
  10. Ethical activism
  11. Campaign planning task
  12. Assessment: Influence strategy task
Module 5: Cross-cultural communication
  1. Culture and communication
  2. Language differences
  3. Non-verbal differences
  4. Cultural norms
  5. Avoiding stereotypes
  6. Miscommunication across cultures
  7. Listening with openness
  8. Global communication
  9. Translation challenges
  10. Respectful curiosity
  11. Assessment: Cross-cultural communication task
Module 6: Strategic communication
  1. What strategy means
  2. Purpose and audience
  3. Message framing
  4. Timing and context
  5. Channels and reach
  6. Risk and reputation
  7. Crisis strategies
  8. Long-term messaging
  9. Measuring impact
  10. Ethical strategy
  11. Strategy planning task
  12. Assessment: Strategic communication plan

Technology 💻

Module 1: Advanced digital skills
  1. Advanced productivity
  2. Complex spreadsheets
  3. Functions and formulas
  4. Data modelling
  5. Automation tools
  6. Debugging systems
  7. Efficiency optimisation
  8. Accuracy and validation
  9. Technical documentation
  10. Skill integration
  11. Applied task
  12. Assessment: Advanced digital project
Module 2: Technology and society
  1. Technology shaping society
  2. Scientific progress
  3. Industrial revolutions
  4. Digital economies
  5. Power and control
  6. Regulation and law
  7. Global technology access
  8. Environmental science links
  9. Public trust in tech
  10. Future challenges
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Technology impact analysis
Module 3: Innovation and problem solving
  1. What innovation is
  2. Identifying problems
  3. Scientific method
  4. Hypothesis testing
  5. Prototyping
  6. Iteration
  7. Constraints and trade-offs
  8. Testing solutions
  9. Evaluating outcomes
  10. Failure and learning
  11. Innovation task
  12. Assessment: Problem-solving project
Module 4: Managing digital projects
  1. What projects are
  2. Planning systems
  3. Timelines and milestones
  4. Risk management
  5. Resource allocation
  6. Testing and QA
  7. Documentation
  8. Collaboration management
  9. Review cycles
  10. Delivery and evaluation
  11. Project planning task
  12. Assessment: Digital project plan
Module 5: Technology careers
  1. Technology career pathways
  2. Computing and data science
  3. Engineering and systems
  4. Cybersecurity careers
  5. AI and research
  6. Health and technology
  7. Environmental technology
  8. Ethics and regulation roles
  9. Skills and qualifications
  10. Career case studies
  11. Pathway exploration
  12. Assessment: Technology pathway plan
Module 6: Future technologies
  1. Emerging technologies
  2. Quantum computing
  3. Biotechnology
  4. Renewable technologies
  5. Space technology
  6. Smart infrastructure
  7. Scientific uncertainty
  8. Risk and responsibility
  9. Long-term impacts
  10. Preparing for change
  11. Future thinking task
  12. Assessment: Future technology evaluation

Politics and Society ⚖️

Module 1: Political ideologies
  1. What ideologies are
  2. Liberalism
  3. Conservatism
  4. Socialism
  5. Nationalism
  6. Environmentalism
  7. Populism
  8. Comparing ideologies
  9. Ideology in practice
  10. Ideological debates
  11. Ideology case study
  12. Assessment: Ideology comparison task
Module 2: Policy making in practice
  1. Identifying problems
  2. Evidence and research
  3. Stakeholders
  4. Drafting policy
  5. Consultation
  6. Impact assessments
  7. Legislation process
  8. Implementation
  9. Monitoring outcomes
  10. Policy failure
  11. Policy simulation
  12. Assessment: Policy design task
Module 3: Economic and government decisions
  1. Government priorities
  2. Budget constraints
  3. Trade-offs
  4. Crisis decision-making
  5. Independent regulators
  6. Central banks
  7. Long-term planning
  8. Political pressure
  9. Public reaction
  10. Measuring success
  11. Decision case study
  12. Assessment: Decision evaluation
Module 4: Citizenship and activism
  1. What citizenship means
  2. Legal citizenship
  3. Civic participation
  4. Community action
  5. Campaigning skills
  6. Ethical activism
  7. Digital activism
  8. Legal boundaries
  9. Youth voice
  10. Measuring impact
  11. Action planning task
  12. Assessment: Citizenship action plan
Module 5: International institutions
  1. What institutions are
  2. United Nations
  3. NATO
  4. European Union
  5. World Bank and IMF
  6. International courts
  7. Global regulation
  8. Human rights bodies
  9. Power and criticism
  10. Reform debates
  11. Institution case study
  12. Assessment: Institution analysis
Module 6: The future of democracy
  1. Challenges to democracy
  2. Technology and voting
  3. Trust in institutions
  4. Populism and polarisation
  5. Youth engagement
  6. Democratic reform
  7. Global trends
  8. Authoritarianism
  9. Democratic resilience
  10. Future scenarios
  11. Futures task
  12. Assessment: Democracy futures evaluation

Culture 🎭

Module 1: Cultural expression
  1. Forms of expression
  2. Creative identity
  3. Cultural storytelling
  4. Language as expression
  5. Art and heritage
  6. Music and meaning
  7. Fashion and culture
  8. Digital expression
  9. Community expression
  10. Personal expression
  11. Expression project
  12. Assessment: Cultural expression portfolio
Module 2: Representation and voice
  1. What representation means
  2. Who gets a voice
  3. Representation in culture
  4. Marginalised voices
  5. Story ownership
  6. Authentic representation
  7. Language and voice
  8. Cultural platforms
  9. Youth voice
  10. Changing narratives
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Representation analysis
Module 3: Cultural ethics
  1. What ethics means culturally
  2. Cultural appropriation
  3. Respect vs exploitation
  4. Consent and culture
  5. Ownership of stories
  6. Ethical creativity
  7. Global ethics
  8. Commercialising culture
  9. Responsibility in expression
  10. Ethical dilemmas
  11. Ethics case study
  12. Assessment: Cultural ethics task
Module 4: Heritage and history
  1. What heritage is
  2. Tangible heritage
  3. Intangible heritage
  4. Preserving culture
  5. Heritage and identity
  6. Museums and memory
  7. Whose history is told
  8. Heritage debates
  9. Modern relevance
  10. Protecting heritage
  11. Heritage study task
  12. Assessment: Heritage analysis
Module 5: Globalisation
  1. What globalisation is
  2. Cultural exchange
  3. Global media
  4. Language spread
  5. Cultural blending
  6. Loss of local culture
  7. Global youth culture
  8. Cultural identity today
  9. Resistance movements
  10. Cultural balance
  11. Case study task
  12. Assessment: Globalisation evaluation
Module 6: Cultural and the future
  1. Cultural change ahead
  2. Technology and culture
  3. Language futures
  4. Global identities
  5. Creative careers
  6. Cultural preservation
  7. Youth influence
  8. Ethical futures
  9. Cultural responsibility
  10. Imagining the future
  11. Futures task
  12. Assessment: Culture futures project

Independent Living 🏡

Module 1: Long-term housing planning
  1. Planning ahead
  2. Housing life stages
  3. Renting long-term
  4. Buying considerations
  5. Location planning
  6. Affordability checks
  7. Flexibility and change
  8. Family needs
  9. Market changes
  10. Long-term trade-offs
  11. Planning case study
  12. Assessment: Long-term housing plan
Module 2: Moving and relocation
  1. Reasons for moving
  2. Planning a move
  3. Costs of moving
  4. Notice periods
  5. Packing systems
  6. Utilities and addresses
  7. Registering changes
  8. Moving logistics
  9. Settling in
  10. Reviewing decisions
  11. Relocation task
  12. Assessment: Moving plan task
Module 3: Supporting dependents and care
  1. What dependents are
  2. Caring responsibilities
  3. Time and resource planning
  4. Support systems
  5. Legal responsibilities
  6. Financial considerations (overview)
  7. Balancing care and life
  8. Accessing services
  9. Long-term planning
  10. Ethical considerations
  11. Care case study
  12. Assessment: Care planning task
Module 4: Independence and risk
  1. What risk is
  2. Everyday risks
  3. Risk assessment
  4. Managing uncertainty
  5. Calculated risk
  6. Avoiding unnecessary risk
  7. Responsibility and consequences
  8. Independence boundaries
  9. Learning from mistakes
  10. Safer decision-making
  11. Risk scenario task
  12. Assessment: Risk evaluation
Module 5: Housing and community
  1. What communities are
  2. Neighbours and shared spaces
  3. Community rules
  4. Respecting boundaries
  5. Local services
  6. Community responsibilities
  7. Dispute resolution
  8. Housing associations
  9. Community safety
  10. Belonging locally
  11. Community case study
  12. Assessment: Housing and community task
Module 6: Cooking on a budget
  1. Budget cooking principles
  2. Planning low-cost meals
  3. Shopping on a budget
  4. Comparing prices
  5. Batch cooking
  6. Reducing waste
  7. Basic substitutions
  8. Time-saving cooking
  9. Shared meals
  10. Reviewing costs
  11. Budget cooking task
  12. Assessment: Budget meal project

Safety 🔒

Module 1: Travel safety abroad
  1. Passport, visas, and legal requirements
  2. Recognising local laws and customs
  3. Staying safe in airports and public transport
  4. Health precautions and vaccinations
  5. Scams and theft prevention while travelling
  6. Emergency contacts and embassies
  7. Safe accommodation practices
  8. Travel insurance basics
  9. Handling lost documents or money
  10. Cultural awareness for safety
  11. Online tools for trip safety
  12. Travel safety assessment & planning exercise
Module 2: Policing and crime
  1. Role of police and law enforcement
  2. Understanding local vs national law
  3. Reporting a crime: steps and responsibilities
  4. Community policing and trust
  5. Cybercrime awareness
  6. Fraud, identity theft, and prevention
  7. Anti-social behaviour & interventions
  8. Legal rights when questioned or arrested
  9. Crime prevention in public spaces
  10. Mock investigation / case study
  11. Understanding the justice system
  12. Policing & crime assessment / reflection
Module 3: Safe car ownership
  1. Basic vehicle checks (tyres, brakes, fluids)
  2. Understanding MOT and servicing requirements
  3. Insurance types and requirements
  4. Roadside emergency kits
  5. Safe driving practices
  6. Fuel, eco-driving, and maintenance efficiency
  7. Car security: locks, alarms, tracking
  8. Understanding car finances & taxes
  9. Legal responsibilities of car ownership
  10. Dealing with accidents and insurance claims
  11. Car safety simulation / practical
  12. Car ownership assessment & planning
Module 4: National security
  1. Introduction to national security: what it means and why it matters
  2. Roles of the Army, Navy, and Air Force
  3. Intelligence agencies: MI5, MI6, GCHQ explained
  4. How the government responds to threats and emergencies
  5. The role of NATO and international alliances
  6. Cybersecurity at a national level
  7. Understanding terrorism and counter-terrorism measures
  8. Defence policy and the impact of government decisions
  9. International conflicts and the UK’s role
  10. Emergency planning for national crises
  11. Case studies: historical national security challenges
  12. National safety assessment & scenario reflection
Module 5: Addiction and gambling
  1. Recognising addiction in yourself and others
  2. Understanding gambling risks
  3. The science of addiction
  4. Peer pressure & addictive behaviours
  5. Alcohol and substance addictions
  6. Legal implications of substance use
  7. Online gambling and digital risks
  8. Coping strategies and healthy alternatives
  9. Seeking help & support services
  10. Mental health impact of addiction
  11. Case studies / roleplay
  12. Addiction and gambling assessment / reflection
Module 6: Social support systems
  1. Introduction to government support systems
  2. Understanding universal credit and welfare basics
  3. Housing support & local councils
  4. Pensions and state benefits
  5. Disability support & accessibility services
  6. Health and care support options
  7. Navigating social service applications
  8. Charities and community support
  9. Fraud awareness in benefits
  10. Rights and responsibilities of recipients
  11. Case studies / applying knowledge to scenarios
  12. Social support assessment / reflection

Physical Development 🏃‍♀️

Module 1: Personal fitness programmes
  1. Fitness goal setting
  2. Activity preferences
  3. Programme design
  4. Strength sessions
  5. Cardio options
  6. Flexibility routines
  7. Monitoring progress
  8. Adjusting plans
  9. Independent training
  10. Motivation strategies
  11. Programme delivery
  12. Assessment: Personal fitness plan
Module 2: Leadership through physical activity
  1. Leadership roles
  2. Leading warm-ups
  3. Organising games
  4. Inclusive leadership
  5. Communication skills
  6. Managing groups
  7. Fair decision-making
  8. Encouraging others
  9. Leading challenges
  10. Peer feedback
  11. Leadership rotation
  12. Assessment: Activity leadership task
Module 3: Inclusive and adaptive physical activity
  1. Inclusion in sport
  2. Adapting rules
  3. Equipment modification
  4. Team adaptation
  5. Awareness games
  6. Cooperative play
  7. Inclusive challenges
  8. Leadership for inclusion
  9. Choice-based activity
  10. Student-designed games
  11. Reflection through play
  12. Assessment: Inclusive game design
Module 4: Lifelong physical activites
  1. Non-competitive fitness
  2. Walking and running
  3. Gym-style circuits
  4. Dance and movement
  5. Outdoor recreation
  6. Individual sports
  7. Fitness classes taster
  8. Activity sampling
  9. Building routines
  10. Enjoyment focus
  11. Activity planning
  12. Assessment: Lifelong activity plan
Module 5: Sports, ethics, and fair play (through play)
  1. Fair play games
  2. Respectful competition
  3. Rules and honesty
  4. Handling winning
  5. Handling losing
  6. Team respect
  7. Decision-making games
  8. Self-refereeing
  9. Sportsmanship challenges
  10. Ethics in action
  11. Reflection games
  12. Assessment: Fair play challenge
Module 6: Physical development beyond school
  1. Staying active post-school
  2. Community sport options
  3. Independent exercise
  4. Social physical activity
  5. Goal-setting for adulthood
  6. Maintaining motivation
  7. Time-efficient movement
  8. Enjoyment over performance
  9. Adapting activity levels
  10. Long-term habits
  11. Personal reflection
  12. Assessment: Active life plan

Creative Development 🎨

Module 1: Creative leadership
  1. Leading creatively
  2. Supporting others
  3. Organising projects
  4. Encouraging participation
  5. Inclusive leadership
  6. Creative decision-making
  7. Managing groups
  8. Problem solving
  9. Leading sessions
  10. Reflection
  11. Peer feedback
  12. Assessment: Leadership task
Module 2: Cultural production
  1. What cultural production is
  2. Creative industries
  3. Audiences
  4. Collaboration at scale
  5. Production roles
  6. Planning outputs
  7. Distribution basics
  8. Impact of culture
  9. Case studies
  10. Reflection
  11. Discussion
  12. Assessment: Production plan
Module 3: Creativity and careers
  1. Creative careers overview
  2. Skills creatives use
  3. Pathways into creative work
  4. Freelance vs employed
  5. Portfolio basics
  6. Collaboration in careers
  7. Ethics and responsibility
  8. Income realities (non-financial focus)
  9. Transferable skills
  10. Personal interests
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Career exploration
Module 4: Ethics in creativity
  1. Creative responsibility
  2. Representation
  3. Cultural respect
  4. Ownership and originality
  5. Plagiarism basics
  6. Consent in creativity
  7. Ethical dilemmas
  8. Social impact
  9. Case studies
  10. Discussion
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Ethics response
Module 5: Creativity and change
  1. Creativity shaping society
  2. Art and activism
  3. Storytelling for change
  4. Design for good
  5. Campaign creativity
  6. Community projects
  7. Influence and impact
  8. Responsible messaging
  9. Creative problem solving
  10. Reflection
  11. Discussion
  12. Assessment: Change concept
Module 6: Independent creative practice
  1. Choosing a focus
  2. Setting goals
  3. Planning time
  4. Independent making
  5. Managing challenges
  6. Self-motivation
  7. Reviewing progress
  8. Refining work
  9. Completing work
  10. Sharing outcomes
  11. Reflection
  12. Assessment: Independent portfolio

🪜How progression works

Progress in the Real Life Curriculum is not based on age alone. Instead, students progress through four levels of competence in each pillar, at different speeds, depending on confidence, interest, and ability.

  1. Foundation Level 🥉 Understanding the basics and avoiding common mistakes.
  2. Applied Level 🥈 Using skills in real situations with growing confidence.
  3. Advanced Level 🥇 Handling complexity, trade-offs, and responsibility.
  4. Higher Level 🏆 Optional depth, leadership, or near-professional competence.

All students are expected to reach foundation in every pillar. Progress beyond that is flexible and personalised.

🌟The 11 Real Life Curriculum Pillars

Money 💷
What this pillar covers 📖

The Money pillar gives students the skills and confidence to manage their finances in everyday life. It covers the full journey from understanding income to making long-term financial decisions, including:

  • Making trade-offs and informed financial decisions
  • Income, tax, and payslips
  • Monthly budgeting and planning
  • Banking, credit, and loans
  • Debt management and avoiding scams
  • Short-term savings
  • Long-term planning, pensions, and investing
  • Insurance and financial protection
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Make confident, informed decisions about money in real life
  • Read and understand payslips, tax codes, and contracts
  • Budget for bills, rent, and personal spending
  • Open, manage, and use bank accounts responsibly
  • Identify and avoid financial scams and risky debt
  • Make short-term and long-term financial plans
  • Compare and choose insurance and protection products
  • Evaluate trade-offs between spending, saving, and investing
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents can manage personal income, basic budgeting, and day-to-day financial decisions.
AppliedStudents can handle bank accounts, credit cards, basic investing, and financial planning.
AdvancedStudents can analyse contracts, plan longer-term finances, and understand complex financial products.
HigherStudents can make expert-level financial decisions, mentor peers, and solve real-world financial problems independently.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • Numeracy skills (basic calculations, percentages, ratios)
  • Understanding interest and compound growth (from maths)
  • Using spreadsheets for financial tracking (from ICT / computing)
  • Understanding taxation, budgeting, and financial responsibility (from PSHE / Citizenship)

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life.

Careers 💼

What this pillar covers 📖

Work shapes much of our adult life, yet schools rarely prepare students for real careers. This pillar equips students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to find, succeed, and grow in work.

  • Work-life balance and wellbeing
  • Understanding types of work and pay
  • Finding, applying for, and keeping jobs
  • CVs, interviews, and professional communication
  • Workplace rights and responsibilities
  • Career planning, progression, and training
  • Self-employment and entrepreneurship
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Search, apply, and secure employment
  • Create effective CVs and prepare for interviews
  • Understand contracts, rights, and workplace norms
  • Plan career paths and personal development
  • Start small businesses or freelance projects
  • Manage work-life balance and wellbeing
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents can understand work basics and write CVs.
AppliedStudents can perform mock interviews and workplace tasks.
AdvancedStudents can manage small projects, understand contracts.
HigherStudents can mentor peers, explore entrepreneurship.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • PSHE / Citizenship content on rights and responsibilities
  • Work experience programs
  • Enterprise and project-based learning

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life.

Health 🩺

What this pillar covers 📖

Health and wellbeing underpin every part of life, yet few students get systematic preparation for it. This pillar focuses on physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing so students can thrive as adults.

  • Physical health: nutrition, exercise, hygiene
  • Mental health: stress, emotional regulation, mindfulness
  • Understanding healthcare systems
  • Preventative care and first aid
  • Substance awareness and safe choices
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Make healthy lifestyle choices
  • Recognise and manage stress or anxiety
  • Access healthcare and understand NHS processes
  • Respond to basic medical emergencies
  • Make informed choices about drugs, alcohol, and other risks
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents can understand personal hygiene and basic first aid.
AppliedStudents can manage mental health, understand diet and exercise.
AdvancedStudents can make preventative health plans.
HigherStudents can advocate for health and wellbeing, mentor peers.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • PHSE lessons on health and wellbeing
  • Biology/PE basics on body function and nutrition

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life.

Communication 🔊

What this pillar covers 📖

Being able to communicate clearly is essential for success in life and work. This pillar builds students’ confidence in speaking, writing, listening, and collaborating.

  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Active listening and collaboration
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Digital communication etiquette
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Speak confidently in public and online
  • Write clear, professional emails, letters, and documents
  • Listen and collaborate effectively in teams
  • Resolve conflicts calmly and negotiate outcomes
  • Communicate responsibly on social media
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents will develop basic oral and written skills.
AppliedStudents will be able to prepare presentations and write professional documents.
AdvancedStudents will be able to lead discussions and debates.
HigherStudents will be able to mentor others, run workshops, or deliver ppublic presentations.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • English lessons on writing and comprehension
  • Drama/public speaking modules

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life.

Technology and Science 💻

What this pillar covers 📖

Technology is part of every adult’s life, yet most students leave school unprepared for the digital world. This pillar teaches practical skills for working, learning, and living online safely.

  • Computer literacy (Office, email, cloud tools)
  • Online safety and digital citizenship
  • Data management and security
  • Using tech for productivity and creativity
  • Understanding emerging technology
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Use essential software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Communicate professionally online
  • Protect personal data and recognise cyber risks
  • Organise, analyse, and present data
  • Use technology to solve problems or create projects
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents will be able to demonstrate basic computer use and online safety.
AppliedStudents will be able to demonstrate intermediate software us and digital organisation.
AdvancedStudents will be able to analyse data and develop creative projects through technology.
HigherStudents will develop an understanding of technology leadership and problem solving.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • ICT/computing lessons on software and coding basics
  • Online safety/ e-safety content

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life.

Politics and Society ⚖️

What this pillar covers 📖

Understanding society and how it works is essential for independent adults. This pillar introduces students to law, government, and civic responsibility in practical, applied ways.

  • Democracy and voting
  • Laws and civic responsibilities
  • Rights and equality
  • Media literacy and critical thinking
  • Local and global societal issues
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Participate in democratic processes (vote when eligible)
  • Understand laws and their rights
  • Critically evaluate news and media sources
  • Discuss social and political issues respectfully
  • Understand society locally and globally
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents can understand basic laws, rights, and voting.
AppliedStudents can research and discuss civic issues.
AdvancedStudents can engage in debates and model government simulations.
HigherStudents can lead projects or campaigns.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • Citizenship / PSHE modules on democracy and law
  • History / social studies basics

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life instead of memorising abstract rules.

Culture 🎭

What this pillar covers 📖

Understanding yourself and others is key to a successful life. This pillar develops social skills, empathy, ethics, and awareness of culture and diversity.

  • Emotional intelligence and empathy
  • Social skills and teamwork
  • Ethics, morality, and decision-making
  • Cultural awareness and diversity
  • Building and maintaining relationships
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Understand and manage emotions
  • Work effectively with diverse groups
  • Make ethical decisions in everyday life
  • Recognise and respect cultural differences
  • Build positive personal and professional relationships
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents can understand basic social skills and teamwork.
AppliedStudents can develop empathy and resolve conflicts.
AdvancedStudents can understand ethics and lead groups.
HigherStudents can mentor peers, design social or ethical projects.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • PSHE / Citizenship on relationships
  • Religious Studies / Ethics basics

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life instead of memorising abstract rules.

Independent Living 🏡

What this pillar covers 📖

Every adult needs to manage a home and their own life. This pillar teaches students the practical skills to live independently.

  • Cooking and nutrition
  • Cleaning and household management
  • Renting, housing, and utilities
  • Time management and organisation
  • Travel, transport, and local navigation
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Prepare simple, healthy meals
  • Maintain a living space
  • Manage bills, rent, and utilities
  • Plan time and tasks efficiently
  • Navigate transport and plan trips independentlg
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents can demonstrate basic cooking and cleaning, and manage daily tasks.
AppliedStudents can budget for housing and bills, and plan schedules.
AdvancedStudents can manage independent living projects.
HigherStudents can mentor peers in life skills and troubleshoot problems.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • PSHE content on daily responsibilities

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life instead of memorising abstract rules.

Safety 🔒

What this pillar covers 📖

Safety underpins all aspects of life and work. This pillar teaches students how to protect themselves, their information, and others in everyday situations.

  • Personal safety in public and online
  • Emergency awareness and first aid
  • Cybersecurity and privacy
  • Financial and legal safety
  • Risk recognition and prevention
What students will be able to do 🛠️

By the end of this pillar, students will be able to:

  • Stay safe online and offline
  • Respond confidently in emergencies
  • Protect personal information
  • Recognise scams or risky situations
  • Understand basic legal boundaries
Progression pathway 🏆

The Money pillar is designed to let students progress at their own pace, across four certificate levels:

CertificateWhat it shows
FoundationStudents have developed personal awareness and understand basic first aid.
AppliedStudents understand digital and financial safety.
AdvancedStudents can manage emergencies and complex risks.
HigherStudents can lead safety projects, and teach peers.

What we’re keeping from old curriculums ✅

While the Real Life Curriculum is a fresh approach, we are retaining the strongest elements of traditional education that are still useful:

  • PSHE/Citizenship safety content.

These familiar elements are integrated into practical, applied lessons, so students can see how they connect to real life instead of memorising abstract rules.

Physical Development 🏃‍♀️

Creative Development 🎨

🗓️How The Real Life Curriculum fits into a school timetable

The Real Life Curriculum is designed to fit neatly into a normal secondary school timetable, without increasing teaching hours or overwhelming students.

It replaces fragmentation with structure, while keeping enough flexibility for schools to adapt it to their context.

Weekly structure ⌚

Each of the 11 pillars is taught for:

  • 2 lessons per week
  • Across the full school year

This ensures that every area of adult life is treated as core learning.

Over a standard school week, this creates a balanced curriculum where practical life skills sit alongside academic learning in a consistent, predictable way.

The Real Life Curriculum accounts for 22 out of 25 teaching hours, meaning within the school week there are 3 hours every week of flexible lesson time for schools to schedule according to their context.

Yearly structure 📆

Each pillar contains:

  • 6 modules per year
  • Which means 2 modules expected to be completed per term (approx 12 weeks)
  • Each module runs for approximately 6 weeks

This pacing mirrors the natural rhythm of a school term and allows time for:

  • Teaching
  • Practice
  • Reflection
  • Light-touch assessment
  • 117 flexible lessons per year, to manage schedule changes or disruption (school trips, enrichment days, guest speakers, catch up sessions, intervention and support, assessment windows, assemblies, career days, snow days, local priorities e.g. faith, community, specialist programmes)
Module structure 📋

Each module consists of:

  • 12 lessons total
  • 2 lessons per week
  • Over 6 weeks

This gives enough time to:

  • Introduce concepts properly
  • Apply them in real-life scenarios
  • Build confidence through repetition

Modules are designed to be self-contained, so learning feels complete.

Why this works in practice ⚙️

This structure means:

  • Teachers, parents, and students always know what is being taught and for how long.
  • Students experience clear beginnings and endings to learning topics.
  • Schools can plan staffing, rooms and resources with confidence and flexibility.
  • Missed lessons (trips, illness, events) don’t derail entire subjects.
Progression 🪜

Across the four years of the curriculum:

  • Students revisit the same pillars every year
  • But each year increases in depth, complexity, and independence
  • Skills are reinforced rather than forgotten

This avoids the “learn it once and drop it” difficulties that are common in traditional curricula.

🗺️Where did the other subjects go?

We know it looks different from a traditional school timetable. Don’t worry – everything from typical national curriculums hasn’t disappeared.

We’ve taken the most important parts from typical national curriculums, and woven subjects into The Real Life Curriculum.

English 📚

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Communication: all core skills: reading, writing, speaking, presenting, digital communication
  • Careers: writing CVs, applications, professional emails
  • Culture: analyzing literature, cultural stories, media literacy
Mathematics ➗

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Money: budgeting, savings, understanding loans, bills, interest
  • Independent Living: measuring, cooking, home projects, DIY skills
  • Technology: using spreadsheets, digital calculators, data handling, coding
Biology 🧬

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Health: human body, nutrition, mental health, illness, healthcare, sexual education
  • Independent Living: caring for pets, personal care
  • Safety: First aid
Chemistry 🧪

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Independent Living: energy systems in the home
  • Safety: handling substances safely, understanding cleaning chemicals, fire hazards
Physics 🧑‍🔬

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Technology: electricity, mechanics, understanding devices
  • Independent Living: heating systems, plumbing, appliances
  • Safety: electrical safety, transport, household hazards
Computing/ICT 🖥️

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Technology: coding, digital literacy, software, online safety
  • Communication: digital communication, professional etiquette online
  • Money: online banking, understanding digital transactions
History 🪖

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Culture: historical events, social history, understanding traditions
  • Politics and Society: civic history, government, societal change
  • Careers: how historical context influences modern work and industries
Geography 🗺️

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Independent Living: local services, housing, environmental systems
  • Politics and Society: understanding councils, planning, local communities
  • Culture: global cultures, societal impacts, environmental sustainability in communities
Art 🎨

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Creative Development: all arts, design, digital creativity, visual projects
  • Culture: cultural expression, heritage, performance arts
Music 🎵

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Creative Development: singing, playing instruments, music theory
  • Culture: music history, cultural music, performance, listening skills
Physical Education 🏃‍♀️

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Physical Development: fitness, sports, coordination, wellbeing
  • Health: understanding the body, exercise impact, mental health benefits
Design and Technology 📐

Where it fits into The Real Life Curriculum:

PSHE and Citizenship 🌍

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

Religious Education 🕉️

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Culture: world religions, philosophy, traditions
  • Politics and Society: ethics, civic understanding, moral reasoning
Modern Languages 💬

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Communication: language skills, cross-cultural communication
  • Culture: understanding global perspectives, traditions, and society
Drama 🎭

Where it fits in The Real Life Curriculum:

  • Creative Development: acting, improvisation, performance skills
  • Culture: theatre, storytelling, cultural plays and performances
  • Communication: verbal expression, confidence, teamwork

🏗️Building the curriculum

The Real Life Curriculum is currently under development.

Lesson maps are being written, reviewed, and expanded – with the long-term aim of becoming a community-written curriculum informed by educators, employers, charitities, and industry experts.

You can:

  • Review the curriculum
  • Suggest improvements
  • Contribute lesson ideas
  • Support its adoption
Sign The supporter list ✍️

The Real Life Curriculum is not a finished answer. It is a serious attempt to show what becomes possible when we design education around real life.