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Looking for resources to help you implement Xello with your students and their parents/guardians? Check out our Xello teaching resources! These resources include lesson plans to support Xello Lessons further, information to share with parents/guardians, and other shareable resources.

Planning resources

Use these resources to help you plan how you'll deliver Xello in the classroom. Learn how Xello will help you prepare every student for every future. Understand the order of Xello Lessons using the Scope and Sequence guide. Use the pacing guide to help you plan your lessons with supplementary resources, prerequisites, and more.

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    Xello ResourceIntroducing students to Xello: Scope and sequence

    The Scope and sequence document outlines recommendations for how to use Xello throughout each year.

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    Xello ResourceLessons pacing guideNew

    Use this pacing guide to simplify your experience with Xello Lessons and supplementary resources. Topics for each year group are sequenced for you, so you can see at a glance the order in which to deliver the curriculum.

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    Xello GuideXello and special educational needs

    Learn how Xello helps all students get the support they need to find their pathway to a fulfilling and successful future.

Supplementary resources

These supplementary resources work alongside you and your students as they work in Xello. Use them to further build on what they're learning and exploring.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCEIntroducing Xello to students New

    Use the resources on this page to help introduce Xello on the first day of class. The presentation and video will help get students started!

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCELesson resources

    These resources can help you and your students get the most out of Xello's Lessons. These resources come with discussion prompts, vocabulary, and activities to support each Xello Lesson.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCEChoosing your Key Stage 4 Options

    Use this lesson plan to help your students investigate the Key Stage 4 options available to them. They'll assess how their skills, likes and dislikes fit with subjects, evaluate ways of choosing their options, and connect subject choices with their goals.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCEXello activity lesson plan resources

    Use these resources to help introduce prerequisites to your students. The discussion prompts, reflection activities, and teaching strategies will help you successfully roll out Xello with your students.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCESample assignments for XelloNew

    Use the sample assignments on this page to help you build upon Xello's built-in curriculum or cover topics that aren't addressed.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCESubject area resources

    These subject-specific teaching resources help students understand why each school subject is important and relevant to their future success no matter what career path they choose.

About student activities

These resources will walk you through activities and features students complete in Xello. They include walkthroughs, videos, and supplementary resources to help you introduce the activities to your students.

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    Xello RESOURCEStudent Dashboard

    Learn about the key features in the student Dashboard that help empower and motivate students to take ownership over their future-readiness.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCECV builder

    Learn how CV builder pulls in the work students have already completed in other parts of Xello so they can confidently start applying for those opportunities they're interested in.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCEPlans in Xello

    Learn how the Plans feature brings students' explored options full-circle by creating an actionable plan with achievable tasks and pathways.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCEPortfolios in Xello

    Learn how Xello Portfolios lets students easily create and share vibrant portfolios to showcase their work across subjects and reflect on what they’ve learned.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCEGoals in Xello

    Learn how Goals in Xello can help students plan and achieve shorter term goals for themselves.

Resources for families

Use these resources to introduce Xello to your students' parents & guardians.

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    XELLO RESOURCEWelcome families to Xello

    Check out this page with all the resources you need to introduce Xello Family to your students' parents & guardians.

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    PDFParent/Guardian LetterUse this letter to provide an overview of Xello for Parents and Guardians. Share this with your parent community.
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    short videoXello for families
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    short videoWelcome to your Family Portal

Shareable videos

Check out these curated videos and playlists. Share them with students and families to help them learn all about Xello.

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    Video PlaylistStudent playlist

    Share this playlist with your students to help them quickly learn the ins and outs of key Xello features.

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    Video PlaylistFamilies playlist

    Share this playlist with parents and guardians to introduction them to Xello Family and give them a walkthrough on how to use their account to view student work.

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    short videoExplore your future with Xello

    Watch this short video and then share it with your students to help introduce them to Xello. They'll get a sneak peek into how Xello will help them learn and grow as they build confidence in their future.

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    short videoUnderstanding your career matches

    Check out and then share this short video with your students to help them understand how they got their career matches, how they can change their answers, and hide their least favourite matches.

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    short videoStart your career adventure with Xello

    Share this short video with your students to ignite their curiosity to start exploring careers in Xello.

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    short videoPrepare for your future with Plans

    Share this short video with your students to ignite their curiosity to start exploring careers in Xello.