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 for the work place while planting and caring for plants.
Entry 1  10
The learner will use a computer to create a poster using PowerPoint.
Entry 1  10
The learner will experience and coactively participate in a range of painting and decorating sensory careers activities.
WTE1  10
The learner will undertake class jobs recognising that their contributions are important.
Entry 2  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 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 their accuracy when recording using assistive technology to record written work.
Entry 3  10
The learner will identify the skills and equipment needed to decorate a room and then carry out the decorating project.
Level 1  20
The learner will be able to plan and cook a two course meal for two people on a specified budget.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to buy ingredients and prepare a simple dish following a recipe.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to make a fruit smoothie, selecting the ingredients and equipment they need with appropriate support.
WTE1  10
The learner will investigate and compare a range of solids in the classroom / outside.
Entry 2  10
The learner will participate in different jobs typically found in a Bed and Breakfast.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be able to hygienically prepare themselves and the equipment they require in readiness for preparing a meal.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to buy ingredients and prepare a simple dish following a recipe.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop an understanding of the properties, uses and changes in state of water.
Entry 2  10
The learner will use a range of basic word processing software tools to produce straightforward documents.
Entry 1  10
The learner will gain an understanding of the different types of jobs in a Bed and Breakfast.
Entry 3  20
The learners will explore themes connected with energy use and transfer in the home and workplace.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to login to a train provider's website to book and pay for a return train ticket.
Entry 1  10