S 2 Planning for choices and changes LI

S 2 Planning for choices and changes LI: Begin to understand “life after school” and the skills required to be successful Bronze: I can identify my current key skills Silver: I can describe 3 skills that I will need for life after school. Gold: I can explain 3 skills that I will need for life after school and explain why they are necessary

Starter What are your key skills? Think of one example that demonstrates these skills Organised Enthusiastic Hard working Creative Friendly/approach able Good communicator

On leaving school what options do you have? Leaving school Work Volunteering Apprenticeship College University

Copy the table below to further understand each option: Options after leaving school Job/employment This is where an employer will provide contracted, paid work. Some jobs will require certain skills, experience or qualifications pre employment. College An educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training. University A high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees and academic research is done. University degree’s are required to gain certain jobs. Apprenticeship On an apprenticeship, you're employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification, usually for one day a week either at a college or training centre. Usually during apprenticeships you will be paid a lower amount until you are fully qualified. Volunteering Work for an organization without being paid. People can often gains skills or experience for jobs or educational courses whilst volunteering.

On leaving school and becoming an adult, many choose to do the following things: Start a long term relationship Learn to drive Start a family Buy or rent a property Earn money allowing them to purchase items Open a bank account and pay bills

Group task • Each piece of paper has one life choice at the top. Each group should write down as many considerations as possible. • This may include: • Things you have to think about before completing • Skills that you may need • What things you may need before you can do this • Any help you may require – who would you ask for help? Each group will have 4 minutes per sheet!

Is there a specific order things should be done? Start a long term relationship Learn to drive Start a family Buy or rent a property Earn money allowing them to purchase items Open a bank account and pay bills

There is no specific order that things should be done in but there are different considerations and laws around at what age things can be done. Life choice Considerations Age restrictions Start a family • Recent reports state that raising a child until the age of 18 (including rent and childcare) is £ 74, 333 for a couple and £ 102, 620 for a single parent. • Studies show that you are likely to spend over £ 500 in the first month of the babies life. • Living conditions must be considered – most families will require a cot, pram, car seat, moses basket, baby monitor. • Most parents will take maternity/paternity leave during the first few months of the baby’s life meaning loss in income Age of consent in the UK to any form of sexual activity is 16. If you have a child under the age of 16 it is likely that social services will review many aspects of your life such as living conditions etc , to ensure that you can provide the correct care for your baby.

Life choice Considerations Buy or rent a property To rent a one bedroom property in Age of employment in the UK is 16 the city centre of Edinburgh will cost and you require and national on average £ 802. 26 per month. insurance number (this is sent to you a couple of months before your To rent a one bedroom apartment 16 th birthday). outside the city centre of Edinburgh will cost on average £ 631. 09 per Personal Bank accounts can only be month. opened at 16. Monthly utilities cost around £ 180 per month Average salary income per month in Edinburgh is around £ 1800 To buy a 1 bedroom apartment in the city centre of Edinburgh costs around £ 150, 000 Age restrictions

Life choice Consideration Age restriction Learning to drive The average number of lessons required is 45 which will cost around £ 1, 314. You must be 17 before you can legally learn to drive. In Scotland the average first car costs around £ 4750. Insurance - if you’re aged 17 to 19, a fully comprehensive policy would cost you on average £ 1, 036 Motor company the RAC says it costs around £ 472 to maintain a used car over the course of a year. Petrol or diesel costs Road tax - It can be anything up to £ 2, 000 a year or more, depending on how environmentally friendly the car is.

Life choice Consideration Earn money to make purchases Average salary income per month in Edinburgh is around £ 1800 An average an individual will spend more than half of that on rent alone. You should consider trying to save a set amount of money for emergencies/holidays etc Consider other outgoings such as phone and internet bill, gym membership, petrol/travel costs, credit card bills etc Age restriction Age of employment in the UK is 16 and you require and national insurance number (this is sent to you a couple of months before your 16 th birthday). Personal Bank accounts can only be opened at 16.

Life choice Considerations Age restrictions Start a long term relationship You may want to live together Age of consent in the UK to any form of sexual activity is You may want to get married. 16. The average cost of a wedding in Scotland is £ 26, 000. In Scotland you can get You can get married in a married at the age of 16 with registrar office which can cost or without parental consent. In around £ 200. England wales you must have parental consent between the ages of 16 -18. You may want to start a family The average for new mothers in Scotland is around 30.

Life choice Considerations Age restrictions Open a bank account and pay bills To open a bank account you need two forms of identification eg a birth certificate or passport and proof of your address. Age of employment in the UK is 16 and you require and national insurance number (this is sent to you a couple of months before your 16 th birthday). You will have to go into branch to speak to someone. It is often wise to choose a branch near you. You can set up standing orders/ direct debits which will allow the money to come out of your account on a set date every month. Personal Bank accounts can only be opened at 16.

Pick one life choice and list 3 skills that would be required and explain why these skills are necessary to be successful in each life choice. Start a long term relationship Learn to drive Start a family Buy or rent a property Earn money allowing them to purchase items Open a bank account and pay bills

Example: buying or renting a property Skill Explanation • Money management • I would have to be able to manage money as I would need to ensure that I had enough money to cover my rent, bills, food and other costs. • I would have to be able to communicate with lots of different companies and people as I would need to organise paying bills/rent and any jobs/help I require in the house. • communication

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S 2 Planning for choices and changes LI: Begin to understand “life after school” and the skills required to be successful Bronze: I can identify my current key skills Silver: I can explain 3 skills that I will need for life after school. Gold: I can explain 3 skills that I will need for life after school and explain why they are necessary Think pair share What level are you at and why? Get ready to share