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
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 participate in and experience sensory based activities to develop their numeracy skills in relation to themselves and others.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop the skills needed to listen and respond to spoken language, including information and narratives, and follow explanations and instructions.
Level 1  20
Learners will create and describe sequences with words and symbols.
Level 1  10
The learner will develop a basic understanding of data handling; retrieving data and making statements about data sets.
Level 1  20
The learner will use Makaton, PECS, symbols, pictures, gestures to communicate to others without prompt.
Entry 1  20
The learner will actively engage in preparing and serving a simple meal with support.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop knowledge of collecting and representing information for others to see.
Entry 2  20
The learner will show an understanding of a simple text through reading for information.
WTE1  30
The learner will develop the skills needed to listen and respond effectively and appropriately in everyday situations.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop their functional literacy and numeracy skills in relation to planned events and different forms of entertainment.
Entry 3  10
The learner will clear and prepare an area of ground, use equipment safely and to learn about the importance of cleanliness in a horticultural setting.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop a basic knowledge of fractions, develop skills using simple fractions and apply these to everyday situations.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop knowledge of spelling and sound patterns through writing tasks and to develop skills in producing legible writing, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 2  30
The learner will be able to prepare and cook a breakfast that includes two elements or more and is substantial to start the day with.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to convert miles into kilometers.
Level 1  10
The learner will design an area of garden to include seating and planting, they will purchase materials and install their design in a designated space.
Level 2  30
The learner will develop skills in using recorded information and criteria, in everyday situations.
Entry 2  20
The learner will be able to identify and practice basic keyboard and mouse functions.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop the underpinning grammatical, punctuation and spelling knowledge and skills, and learn how to construct different sentence types.
Level 1  20