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 1250 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Independent living and housing'

Challenge Level NLH
The learner will develop skills in working with numerical information in different formats in everyday situations.
Entry 3  10
The learner will use Makaton, PECS, symbols, pictures, gestures to communicate to others without prompt.
Entry 1  20
The learner will experience preparing a simple meal with support.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to demonstrate an awareness of hygiene and food safety practices in the kitchen.
Entry 1  10
Learners will participate in a baking session to produce baked goods.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop both reading skills and their vocabulary. The focus is on developing skills related to interpreting a range of texts.
Level 1  20
The learner will use knowledge of 2D shapes to calculate the cost of a new garden design.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to identify common garden pests and the positive and negative effect they have on plants and flowers.
Entry 2  10
The learner will explore and experience household shopping in the community with support from others.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop their ability to make choices using objects and two dimensional representations eg symbols and photographs and confirm their choice.
WTE1  10
The learner can fill in a form completing specified information with a good use of written english.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop knowledge of temperature and knowledge of units of measure used for length, weight and capacity, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop skills and confidence in calculations involving decimals and percentage.
Level 1  20
Learners will consider the fundamental requirements for working - time-keeping, attendance and working to given standards.
Entry 2  20
Learner will develop their understanding of daily hygiene routines; they will begin to understand what is needed to maintain good health and well being including what constitutes a balanced diet.
Entry 1  10
The learner will develop knowledge of the purpose of different texts and layouts and to develop reading skills to find information and detail, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 3  30
Learners will be able to participate in work related activities and follow simple instructions to complete a task to the required standard.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be able to identify the different soil structures using soil texture as a method of identification, they will be able to handle different types of soil.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop their literacy and numeracy skills through responding to and engaging with preparation for events and experiencing different forms of entertainment.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop knowledge of collecting and representing information for others to see.
Entry 2  20