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Understand how to tackle problems and the consequences of leaving them unresolved
explain the processes involved in tackling problems
give examples of personal and workplace issues which may be resolved using problem solving skills
give examples of the possible consequences of leaving problems unresolved
Be able to explore a problem
identify, analyse and accurately describe a problem
agree with others how they will know the problem has been resolved
explore different ways of resolving the problem
compare the main features and risks of each approach
Be able to tackle the problem
plan their chosen way of resolving the problem and get the go-ahead from an appropriate person
implement plan of action, effectively using support and feedback from others to help tackle the problem
regularly check progress towards resolving the problem, revising approach as necessary
Be able to check whether the problem has been resolved and review approach to tackling problems
check whether the problem has been resolved
analyse the results and draw conclusions on the success of the problem solving process
review own approach to tackling problems, including whether other approaches might have proved more effective