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teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 44 The online platform hosting a suite of teaching resources and impact measurement tools to equip students with the essential skills to succeed The Skills Builder Hub 1 THE PARTNERSHIP The Skills Builder Partnership was founded by a group of teachers, bringing together 500+ schools and colleges, 120+ employers and 60+ other organisations around a common mission – that one day, everyone will build the essential skills they need to succeed. 2 THE FRAMEWORK The Skills Builder Framework provides a roadmap for teaching eight essential skills: listening and presenting; problem solving and creativity; staying positive and aiming high; and leadership and teamwork. The framework breaks each down into 16 teachable and measurable steps. 3 THE HUB The Skills Builder Hub is an online impact and resource platform where any teacher can create a free account. At the heart of the Hub is a formative assessment loop that lets users quickly and easily target teaching and track progress. REASONS TO TRY… 4 THE RESOURCES On the Hub there’s a suite of video activities and presentation decks for every step of each skill, all designed to teach that step explicitly. You’ll also find student passports, self reflection guides, handbooks and posters to reinforce learning. At a glance Contact: Find the resources at skillsbuilder.org/hub or get in touch at info@skillsbuilder.org 4 + 97% of teachers agree that essential skills are as or more important than academic qualifications. + Every year, the Confederation for British Industry reports that students are leaving school not “work- ready”. + The essential skills that make for successful employment also unlock learning in the classroom Everyone needs eight essential skills to succeed. Start teaching them for free at skillsbuilder.org/hub