Lifeskills Challenge

Independent living and housing

This pathway supports young people to live as independently as is possible. It covers all aspects of independent living and home management from budgeting and cooking to knowing what sources of support are available in the local community.

We found 1191 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Independent living and housing'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Introduction to basic bicycle maintenance The learner will be able to identify the main features and components of a bicycle and carry out basic maintenance in preparation to ride the bicycle	Entry 3	10
Recognising medicines Learners will be able to recognise forms of medicine	Entry 2	10
Personal Care and Hygiene Learners will develop their understanding of what hygiene means, what equipment to use and what happens if they don't maintain appropriate hygiene.	Entry 1	10
Growing plants and produce under glass Learners will be able to identify plants and produce grown under glass. Learners will also participate in simple horticultural activities.	WTE1	10
Awareness of textiles Learners will become aware of different textiles, where they come from and how they are produced.	Entry 2	10
Giving directions Learners will be able to give simple directions to an agreed, familiar destination within their centre.	WTE1	10
Personal Centred Planning: target setting Learners will identify a barrier to own progression and set a target to overcome that barrier.	Entry 1	10
Washing someone's hair including towel drying Learners will be able to wash someone's hair using the correct products and equipment.	Entry 1	10
Storing food safely The learner will be able to store a variety of foods safely	Entry 3	10
Early awareness of electrical appliances Learners will be able to identify and operate electrical appliances	WTE1	10
Bicycle maintenance Learners will develop an understanding of the benefits and importance of maintaining a bicycle for personal use	Level 1	10
Participating in Painting and Decorating Activities This challenge aims to introduce students to the world of painting and decorating and the skills, knowledge and experience needed to do a good job.	Entry 1	10
Using a tablet/smartphone to play a game Learners will be able to use a tablet/smartphone to play a favourite game	WTE1	10
Developing Functional Skills: Shopping Learners will develop their functional English and Maths skills in the context of activities about shopping.	WTE1	20
Personal Centred Planning: target setting Learners will identify barriers to own progression and set SMART targets to overcome those barriers	Entry 2	10
Safeguarding: Sexting - know the dangers. To understand how 'Sexting' can impact on a persons life.	Level 2	10
Understanding Money (Thai Baht) Learners will be able to recognise and order coins and notes by value.	Entry 1	10
Using a Smartphone to communicate in different ways Learners will be able to use a Smartphone to communicate in different ways eg. a phone call, an email, a text message	WTE1	10
Developing Functional Skills: Shopping Learners will develop their functional English and Maths skills in the context of activities about shopping.	Entry 2	20
Creating a basic map Learners will be able to create a basic map of a familiar area.	Entry 1	10