SEN Life Skills - World of Work Level 1 - Thinking About Work

Help learners take their first steps towards understanding the world of work with this accessible, UK-focused workbook.

Designed specifically for secondary students aged 11–14 and SEN learners up to age 25, this 23-page workbook introduces the world of work through simple explanations, visual activities and practical questions.

Learners explore what work means, different types of jobs and employment, and the skills that can help them succeed in the workplace.

What’s Included?

• What Is Work? Explore what “work” means and why people work, including reasons beyond earning money.
• Types of Work: Understand the difference between paid, unpaid and voluntary work.
• Types of Jobs: Explore different job sectors, including manual, creative, caring and technical roles.
• Types of Employment: Learn about full-time, part-time and self-employed work.
• Skills for Work: Identify important workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, reliability, timekeeping and following instructions.
• Practical Activities: Visual sorting, matching, decision-making and reflection activities to help learners apply what they have learnt.

Perfect for:

• Home Education: A structured and accessible introduction to the world of work.
• SEN Schools & Alternative Provisions: Clear, age-appropriate content designed for older learners.
• Preparing for Adulthood: Supports learning around employment, independence and future aspirations.
• Functional Skills & PSHE: Provides real-world contexts for developing communication, understanding and decision-making skills.
• Parents & Carers: A practical resource for starting conversations about work, jobs and future independence.

Technical Details:

23-page PDF workbook

• A4 printable format
• Visual, accessible activities
• UK-focused examples
• Progressive topics designed to be completed in order
• Includes a full Answer Key
• Includes a Certificate of Completion