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
Learners will participate in visits within their local community and communicate their awareness and basic understanding of different places.
WTE1  20
To understand right/wrong and criminal/civil law; using this information to make decisions about the effect of wrong doing as a citizen in the UK.
Level 1  10
Learners will be able to store a range of basic foods in the correct place.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to identify potential kitchen hazards and know basic kitchen hygiene/health & safety procedures.
Level 1  20
Learners will be able to communicate with others using a piece of technology
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to state the specific needs and care requirements of a variety of pets
Entry 3  10
Learners will explore how different equipment in the kitchen can be used and follow instructions to remain safe.
WTE1  10
Learners will understand about personal hygiene and the benefits of carrying out regular personal hygiene activities
Entry 1  20
Learners will experience handling quantities of up to three objects
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to use a bus with support
Entry 2  10
Learners will develop skills through shopping in the community.
Entry 2  20
Learners will be able to state the specific needs / care requirements of a variety of pets and become involved in the care of a pet.
Level 1  10
Learners will be able to follow simple directions to an agreed familiar place within their centre.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to recognise different pieces of gardening equipment and safely use them.
WTE1  10
To be able to use the Internet safely.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to produce a budget for a week to include meals, bills and a community visit.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to use a microwave safely
Entry 2  10
Learners will understand about babies and will help to care for a baby.
Entry 3  10
Learners will recognise different equipment/appliances in the kitchen, how they can be used and show understanding of their safe use.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to understand some of the effects of alcohol abuse on individuals and society.
Entry 2  10