Preparing for Independence

GCSE Life Skills · Ages 14–16

GCSE years are busy — so life skills need smart systems. Planning, work readiness, online safety, budget-friendly health and independence prep.

Name: Date:

Study Schedules & Exam Planning

🦜 Rosie: "Small sessions, often."

This week's subjects to revise:

✅ I chose 3 priorities ⏱️ I planned 25–45 minute focus blocks 😴 I included breaks + sleep time

One past-paper task: on (day)

Part-Time Work Skills

🦔 Gary: "Work skills = reliability." Practise these habits.

⏰ Be on time (plan travel early) 🙋 Ask questions if unsure 💬 Use polite communication ✅ Follow instructions safely

Your manager changes your shift. Write a professional reply:

Online Safety & Digital Literacy

🦎 Elvis: "Private online = safer offline." Tick the smart choices.

🔑 Use strong passwords + 2-factor authentication 🔒 Check privacy settings on social apps 📍 Never share address/school/location publicly 🚫 Report and block harmful accounts

If something feels unsafe, I will tell

Healthy Eating on a Budget

🦜 Rosie: "Cheap can be healthy." Build a budget meal plan.

Breakfast —

Lunch —

Dinner —

Snack swaps: crisps → · fizzy drink →

One money-saving tip I'll try:

Preparing for Independence

🦔 Gary: "Independence = skills + support." Rate your confidence (1–5).

Cooking · Laundry · Travel · Money · Asking for help

My next 2 skills to practise: 1) 2)

Support people I can contact:

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GCSE Life Skills Certificate

Brilliant work, !

You practised study planning, work skills, digital safety, budget health and independence prep. 💚

Signed by Rosie 🦜, Gary 🦔 and Elvis 🦎 · Date:

💚 If pressure ever feels too much, talk to a trusted adult or your GP. Looking after yourself is part of being independent.