Section 3: essential skills - education
How good are you at each of the following skills? Select 1 of 3 options:
- choose option 1 if you need help – I feel stuck doing this, it feels difficult to me
- choose option 2 if you are improving – I'm not great at this but I'm making progress at it
- choose option 3 if you are good – I feel confident doing this and others say I'm doing well at it
Number skills
- counting
- addition and subtraction
- multiplication and division
- recognising different coins and notes
- knowing how much money to use and getting the right change
- telling the time
Reading and writing skills
- reading familiar words
- reading basic English
- reading with pictures
- reading books and magazines
- understanding signs and symbols
- copying words from books or the board
- writing familiar words
- writing sentences
- filling out forms
- spelling
Organisational skills
- punctuality (being on time)
- using a diary or calendar
- using a bus or train timetable
Computer and phone skills
- logging on to the computer
- finding information on the internet
- completing online forms
- using emails
- using ‘word’ documents
- using ‘Power Point’ to create presentations
- making a phone call to someone you don't know
- answering the phone
- asking for information on the phone
- leaving a message on an answer phone
- sending and receiving text/WhatsApp messages
Communication skills in the classroom and workplace
- speaking using Sign Language – Makaton or BSL
- using symbols or pictures
- talking to people you don't know
- speaking in front of a group of people
Travelling and independence
- personal hygiene (washing, smelling fresh)
- brushing teeth
- making sure my clothes are clean and ironed
- dressing appropriately – for example, going to work or going out with friends
- making sure I have everything I need for the day – for example, bag, PE kit, books, phone, bus pass
- travelling independently – bus, train, walking
- asking for help
- keeping myself safe both in person and online