Assignment where learners work with a client who has mobility difficulties, and explore a range of options for helping them. Options are evaluated as to which is the best in the circumstances. Involves skills in communication with clients (speaking and li
This workbook looks at diversity issues and equal opportunities in care including discrimination, legislation and sources of information. Involves reading legislation summaries, identifying direct and indirect discrimination, looking at proportions and pe
When clients come into a care setting they may experience a sense of loss of their independence, home and way of life. The purpose of this assignment is to increase understanding of how clients deal with loss. Learners work with three or four clients, and
This workplace assignment looks at how learners can compare costs of supplies to see if the organisation could save money by implementing a more cost effective solution. The independent research and problem solving nature of the assignment suits functiona
This workbook for learners looks at various types of communication differences and sources of help and information. Applies to speaking and listening and could be used in preparation for a functional skills assessment. Originally developed for the Key Ski
This workbook for learners looks at care plans and how to create and monitor them. It could also enable thoughts and discussions about writing for purpose. Developed for the Key Skills Support Programme.
This 'How to' sheet looks at how to use the correct tone and style when communicating with others, given the purpose and audience involved. It is relevant to written English and speaking and listening. Originally developed for the Key Skills Support Progr
This workbook focuses on retail. The resource includes problem-solving, data handling, finding percentages and short writing tasks to support the development of learners' skills in English and mathematics. Developed as part of the Key Skills Support Progr
This workbook covers types of records and legislation regarding keeping records. The resource includes tasks on using databases such as field types (currency, date number etc) and could be used to support the development of learners' skills in functional
This workbook focuses on techniques for managing incontinence when working in care. The resource includes tasks on research using their reflective learning skills and diary reports to support the development of learners' skills in English (writing / speak
