Learning for Life and Work

Learning for Life and Work (LLW) is central in helping young people develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, qualities and dispositions that are pre-requisites for life and work.

Aims

Students gain knowledge and understanding of:

• diversity, social inclusion, rights and responsibilities

• the role of government and non-governmental organisations in protecting people’s rights

• democratic institutions and processes

• how to maximise physical and mental health and well-being

• relationships and sexuality

• to be a discerning consumer

• the impact of globalisation on employment

• recruitment and selection procedures

• self-employment

• the work environment

• the social responsibility of businesses

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3, this area of learning contains the contributory strands of: 

• Employability

• Home Economics

• Citizenship

• Personal Development

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, it includes the contributory elements of:

• Employability

• Citizenship

• Personal Development

Further information on these strands can be found on the relevant department pages or by clicking the links above.