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
Learners will explore the sensory qualities of food and drink.
WTE1  10
Learner will be able to forage safely for fruit and demonstrate knowledge of the benefits of making preserves.
Entry 3  10
Learners will take part in activities to develop personal awareness.
Entry 1  10
Learners will develop their understanding and independence in using appliances found in the home.
Entry 1  10
Learners will experience using domestic appliances with support from others.
WTE1  10
Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of activities relating to health and hygiene.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop their functional IT and digital competence skills in the context of activities about the world of work.
Entry 1  30
Learners will discuss and identify how people access news, different types of news events and produce a news article.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of caring for a baby by caring for a virtual baby.
Level 2  20
The learner will develop the skills needed to interact effectively and appropriately when communicating with people in everyday situations.
Entry 1  30
The learner will develop awareness of the different presentations and topics of text and identify key elements of basic sentence structure and their function for use in everyday situations.
Entry 1  20
Learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of the sterilisation and preserve making process.
Entry 3  10
Learners will identify, demonstrate and evaluate skills in how to lead a healthy active lifestyle.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be able to design, plan, prepare and evaluate their own healthy smoothie.
Entry 3  10
The learner will experience and explore foods that make up a balanced healthy diet.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to design and make a Tote bag using a sewing machine, measuring and cutting out techniques and review the final product.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop knowledge and skills needed to complete calculations involving addition and subtraction, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 3  30
Learners will participate in identifying clothing and footwear for different activities.
WTE1  10
Learners will be supported to prepare a plot of land and demonstrate methods to improve soil quality for growing purposes , using the correct equipment, PPE and storage methods.
Entry 3  20
Learners will carry out research and identify the costs involved in having a baby, from pregnancy up to 6 months old.
Entry 3  10