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
Know about measures of time The learner will develop basic knowledge of measures of time, for use in everyday situations.	Entry 1	10
Communication asking and answering questions The learner will be able to ask and answer questions in everyday contexts politely.	Entry 1	20
Leading a healthy lifestyle The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of what supports a healthy life style.	Entry 2	10
Planting potatoes The learner will develop the skills to be able to prepare, plant and grow potatoes.	WTE1	10
Communicating choices in a creative project The learner will explore a variety of materials through touch and make choices about materials to be used in a creative project.	WTE1	10
Hanging my coat up and putting my bag in my locker The learner will develop their independence and life skills during the daily routine.	Entry 1	20
Starting to understand personal information, about age and birthdays. Learners will be able to recognize and communicate basic information about birthdays and age.	WTE1	10
Creating a fact sheet using the computer The learner will use a computer to research, plan and create a fact sheet.	WTE1	10
Understanding own heart rate The learner will explore how their heart rate changes in relation to activity and interactions with people.	Entry 3	10
Design and create a flower arrangement The learner will design, choose and use materials to create their own flower arrangement.	Entry 1	10
Introduction to solids, liquids and gases - a sensory approach The learner will interact with solids, liquids and gases using their senses.	WTE1	10
A practical introduction to hospitality The learner will research the hospitality industry in a practical and written format and experience working in the hospitality business.	Level 1	20
Road safety and traffic experience The learner will be able to encounter and engage in road safety and traffic experiences in school and in the local community.	WTE1	10
Making and comparing microwave mug cakes and oven baked cakes The learner will make one mug cake and one oven baked cake and will compare and evaluate both cakes.	Entry 3	10
Basic first aid The learner will be able to show that they have a developing awareness of coping in an emergency and non emergency first aid situations.	Entry 1	10
Making a basic snack The learner will improve their independence in the kitchen by learning how to prepare a basic drink and snack safely with growing independence under supervision.	Entry 1	20
Developing awareness of the emergency services The learner will develop an awareness of the different emergency services, what they do and how and when to contact the different services.	WTE1	20
Participating in making toast The learner will develop an awareness of the skills, methods and basic health and safety practices in making toast.	WTE1	20
Recognising and getting help in an emergency The learner will be able to recognise an emergency and show an understanding of where and how to get help.	WTE1	10
Budget meal cooking The learner will be able to identify and describe foods that will help them make budget meals for a week, and how to plan and make a meal.	Entry 3	20