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Reading Medicine Labels - SEN Life Skills

Reading Medicine Labels - SEN Life Skills

Subject: Special educational needs

Age range: 16+

Resource type: Unit of work

Last updated

6 July 2026

pdf, 6.65 MB
pdf, 6.65 MB

Help students build life skills by learning how to read and interpret medicine labels. Ideal for SEN learners and Functional Skills preparation.
This downloadable PDF module supports teenagers and young adults - particularly those with special educational needs - in developing essential reading and comprehension skills through the practical context of over-the-counter medicines.

The resource includes:

• 8 sheets featuring fictional medicine packets and labels using realistic medical language
• Question sheets for each medicine with a mix of fact retrieval, inference, and opinion-based tasks (answer sheets included)
• A glossary to support pupils with more challenging technical terms (optional use)
• A mixed-questions sheet covering all medicines to assess understanding and application
• Optional extension activity: researching, recording, and comparing medicine prices
• Further suggestions for presenting and discussing research findings

Most of the module is set in a dyslexia-friendly font at 14pt for accessibility. Some text on medicine labels is deliberately smaller to reflect real-world packaging. Pupils can be shown how to use page magnifiers or take screen shots with a phone or tablet to enlarge text.

Perfect for building confidence in reading real-life texts, encouraging independence, and supporting Functional Skills outcomes.

Document contains 42 pages and was last updated on 31 July 2025.

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SEN Functional Life Skills - Preparing for Adulthood Bundle

Prepare learners for life beyond the classroom with this comprehensive SEN Functional Life Skills – Preparing for Adulthood Bundle. Designed for teenagers and young adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN/SEND), this growing collection of downloadable PDF modules helps learners develop the practical knowledge, confidence and independence needed for everyday life, further education and employment. The bundle is also ideal for students working towards Functional Skills qualifications. Using authentic, real-world scenarios, each module develops literacy, numeracy, communication and decision-making skills through engaging, accessible activities that encourage learners to apply their knowledge to realistic situations. This bundle currently includes: ✔ Catching a Train – Planning journeys, reading timetables and tickets, travelling independently ✔ Healthy Eating – Food groups, nutrition, food labels, calories, healthy choices and eating out ✔ Online Safety – Fake news, scams, passwords, social media, AI images and responsible online behaviour ✔ Applying for a Job – Job adverts, CV writing, application forms, interview preparation and employability skills ✔ Form Filling & Personal Information – Completing forms, protecting personal information, identity theft, GDPR awareness and real-world paperwork ✔ Choosing a Career – Exploring careers, workplace expectations, reasonable adjustments, salaries and personal strengths ✔ Schedules & Organisation – Timetables, appointments, calendars, invitations, routines and time management ✔ Supermarket Budgeting – Comparing prices, understanding offers, loyalty cards and making informed shopping decisions ✔ Reading Medicine Labels – Understanding medicine packaging, instructions, dosage information and safety guidance Skills Developed Across the bundle, learners will develop skills in: • Functional reading and comprehension • Everyday writing and form filling • Practical maths and budgeting • Independent decision-making • Organisation and time management • Digital literacy and online safety • Employability and career readiness • Independent travel • Shopping and money management • Healthy lifestyles • Understanding official documents • Building confidence for adulthood Accessibility All modules have been designed with accessibility in mind and are presented in a 14pt dyslexia-friendly font wherever possible. Activities use authentic layouts, realistic documents and clear language to help learners build confidence through meaningful, practical learning. Ideal For SEN / SEND learners Functional Skills Life Skills programmes Preparing for Adulthood Alternative Provision Supported Learning KS3, KS4 and Post-16 Special schools Mainstream inclusion Independent living programmes Employability and transition planning This bundle provides a structured, engaging and highly practical programme of learning that supports young people as they develop the essential skills needed for greater independence, employment and everyday life. Buying the bundle offers excellent value compared with purchasing each module individually, making it an ideal resource for schools, colleges and support settings looking to build a comprehensive life skills curriculum.

£20.00
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SEN Life Skills Bundle – Organisation, Travel, Budgeting & Medicine Labels

Support teenagers and young adults with special educational needs (SEN) in building confidence, independence and essential life skills with this value bundle of four resources. Perfect for SEN teaching, Functional Skills preparation, or PSHE lessons, this bundle provides realistic, accessible activities to help learners apply literacy and numeracy skills to everyday situations. This bundle includes: **Schedules & Organisation SEN Life Skills** * Learn to read timetables, calendars and letters * Create to-do lists and timelines * Practise organisation for school, medical, and social events **Catching a Train SEN Life Skills * Explore train timetables, tickets and station facilities * Glossary of railway terms * Role-play different travel scenarios **Supermarket Budgeting SEN Life Skills*** * Compare prices and offers with authentic grocery sheets * Loyalty card activities and application form * Budgeting and decision-making tasks **Reading Medicine Labels SEN Life Skills** * Interpret medicine labels and instructions * Practise safe decision-making * Comprehension and problem solving activities Why this bundle? * Real-world, relatable contexts * Dyslexia-friendly font (14pt) for improved accessibility * Develops literacy, numeracy and problem-solving * Encourages independence and everyday confidence Skills covered: * Reading timetables, signs and labels * Budgeting and cost comparisons * Planning and organisation * Safe choices with medication * Problem solving and flexibility Perfect for SEN support, life skills sessions, Functional Skills prep, or independent living programmes.

£10.00

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