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
The learner will be able to use their senses to explore ingredients and cooking utensils and experience cooking a food product.
WTE1  30
The learner will experience different rough and smooth textures through participation in multi-sensory experiences.
WTE1  10
The learner will design, make and evaluate a sushi dish.
Entry 3  10
The learner will use the functional skills of money and number in activities linked to an enterprise project.
Entry 3  30
The learner will be able to use an instruction booklet to assemble an item of furniture (IKEA)
Entry 3  20
The learner will investigate forces which are pushes, pulls and twists.
Entry 1  10
The learner will investigate the forces of friction, centripetal force and magnetism.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to prepare and cook a pizza.
Entry 3  10
The learner will use their senses to explore the changes of state; melting, freezing, and condensing.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop their basic food preparation and cooking skills.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to identify any dangers around the home that could cause harm.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to prepare for and go on an outing safely with support.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to recognise potential dangers for pedestrians and use their knowledge to cross roads safely using a range of crossings and green cross code practices.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to identify the needs of a chosen pet and provide suitable care when looking after a pet.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop their accuracy when recording using assistive technology to record written work.
Entry 3  10
The learner will use the correct vocabulary to compare objects by their weights and will begin to order and measure the weights of objects using non-standard units.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop an awareness of the skills needed to create a wooden night light. This will include safety, creativity and creation of a simple circuit.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop skills using time, in everyday situations.
Entry 3  10
The learner will engage in a range of activities which allows them to learn basic Makaton signs to support their communication.
WTE1  10
The learner will investigate and compare a range of solids in the classroom / outside.
Entry 2  10