A Skills-Based Framework for Living and Learning

Helping learners thrive through an interactive and transformative curriculum

What is ’Skills for Living’?

Programme Modules

• Module 1 - Skills for Living

  This module builds foundational skills for both personal development and active citizenship.

  • Civic Engagement: Learners explore the importance of voting, volunteering, and peer education in building inclusive communities.
  • Digital Literacy: Covers topics like identifying fake news, navigating online spaces responsibly, and maintaining digital safety.
  • Soft Skills Development: Enhances time management, public speaking, leadership, and conflict resolution. These skills are directly transferable to academic and professional settings.
  • Mindfulness and Resilience: Techniques such as self-care routines, stress management, and goal-setting help build emotional intelligence and resilience.
  • Holistic Health: Includes nutrition and physical activity as pillars of overall wellbeing, emphasising the mind-body connection.
• Module 2 - Community Building & Activism

  This module focuses on creating inclusive, supportive communities and empowering students to engage in meaningful social activism.

  • Human Rights and Advocacy: Introduces foundational concepts of global human rights and the role of individuals in advancing equity and justice.
  • Social Activism: Explores ways to participate in activism, from grassroots organizing to online campaigns, with practical tools for making an impact.
  • Cultural Competence: Enhances understanding of multiculturalism, migration, and the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Countering Prejudice: Provides actionable strategies for recognising and challenging racism, unconscious bias, microaggressions, and other forms of discrimination.
• Module 3 - Gender

  This module fosters an understanding of gender diversity and equips learners to address issues like gender-based violence.

  • Facts vs. Myths: Examines misconceptions about gender, sexuality, and equity.
  • Active Bystander Training: Provides tools for identifying and intervening in instances of gender-based violence or harassment.
  • Promoting Equality: Covers the importance of gender equity in all aspects of life, from interpersonal relationships to workplace dynamics.
  • Respect and Inclusion: Encourages respecting diverse gender identities and expressions, with a focus on building inclusive spaces.
• Module 4 - Mental Health

  This module normalises discussions around mental health while providing actionable tools for support.

  • Mental Health Awareness: Focuses on recognising signs of stress, anxiety, depression, and other common challenges.
  • Storytelling for Wellbeing: Uses narratives as a therapeutic tool to process emotions and experiences.
  • Counselling Skills: Introduces basic peer-support strategies, including active listening and providing emotional support.
  • Crisis Management: Provides guidance on how to respond effectively to emergencies like suicidal ideation or self-harm.
• Module 5 - Disability

  A module designed to break down barriers and foster understanding of the diverse experiences of people with disabilities.

  • Disability Awareness: Covers the social and legal aspects of disability rights, emphasising respect and advocacy.
  • Inclusive Practices: Encourages the use of inclusive language and actions that create accessible spaces for all.
  • Combatting Stigma: Tools to identify and challenge prejudices or misconceptions about disabilities.
• Module 6 - Staying Healthy

  Promotes physical, sexual, and mental health through evidence-based practices and open dialogue.

  • Nutrition and Exercise: Practical advice on maintaining a balanced diet and staying active in busy lifestyles.
  • Sexual Health Education: Explains the importance of consent, prevention of STIs, contraceptive options, and maternal health.
  • Communicable Diseases: Provides guidance on disease prevention, including vaccines, hygiene practices, and global health considerations.
• Module 7 - Staying Safe

  Prepares learners to make informed decisions around substance use and other risky behaviours.

  • Harm Reduction Strategies: Teaches safer approaches to alcohol and drug use, emphasising awareness and recovery options.
  • Addiction and Recovery: Introduces the science of addiction and pathways to support individuals in need.
  • Decision-Making Skills: Tools to navigate peer pressure, risky situations, and unexpected challenges.
• Module 8 - Climate Change

  Empowers students to be part of the solution to one of the most pressing global issues of our time.

   

  • Understanding the Crisis: Breaks down the science of climate change and its social and economic impacts.
  • Sustainable Living: Tips for reducing carbon and ecological footprints, including waste reduction and sustainable consumption.
  • Climate Careers: Highlights emerging opportunities in green industries, including the circular economy and climate justice advocacy.
• Module 9 - Financial Literacy

  Equips learners with essential tools to manage their finances and prepare for future challenges.

  • Budgeting Basics: Helps students create realistic budgets, prioritise expenses, and save for future goals.
  • Avoiding Scams: Offers practical advice on identifying and avoiding financial fraud, including online scams.
  • Entrepreneurship and Job Creation: Inspires creativity and confidence in pursuing business ventures or alternative career paths.

Outcomes for Learners