Preparation for Adult Life (PAL)
Preparation for Adult Life (PAL) is the Key Stage 4 non-exam qualification of Learning for Life and Work.
This qualification provides learners with the opportunity to:
Develop personal skills such as self-awareness, personal health and relationships and to develop an understanding of:
- The roles and responsibilities of parents
- Diversity and inclusion, human rights, social responsibility, equality and social justice
- Work in the local and global economy
- Relationships at work and diversity within the workplace
- Sustainable development, health and safety considerations
- Impact of globalisation on work opportunities
- Develop employability skills
- Apply their learning in a practical context
Overview
For the Level 2 Certificate in Preparation for Adult Life all 13 Units are mandatory and are completed by compiling portfolios of evidence.
Citizenship |
Unit 1: Diversity and Social Inclusion |
Unit 2: Democracy and Democratic Participation |
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Unit 3: Human Rights and Social Responsibility |
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Unit 4: Equality and Social Justice |
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Employability |
Unit 5: Preparation for Work |
Unit 6: Business in the Community |
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Unit 7: Effective Work Practice |
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Unit 8: Globalisation and the Labour Market |
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Personal and Social Development |
Unit 9: Self-Development |
Unit 10: Roles and Responsibilities of Parents |
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Unit 11: Healthy Relationships |
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Unit 12: Maintaining Personal Health and Well-Being |
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Unit 13: Effective Financial Management |
This qualification is an equivalence GCSE B offered by CCEA.
In 2024, we had a 100% pass rate.
PAL department 2024-2025
Miss LM Trainor (Leader of Learning)
Miss C Conway
Mr T King
Miss E Laverty