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 know how to identify an iron, operate an iron and be able to iron their clothes and other fabric items.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to understand that a budget means how much money they have to spend and be able to identify an item that they can buy within this budget.
WTE1  10
The learner will gain skills to remove and put back a wheel safely using the required tools and equipment.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop their understanding of using money and managing their own finances.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop skills in number and using money in a retail context.
Entry 2  20
The learner will find and select preferred household items when shopping.
Entry 1  10
The learner will develop a range of skills in baking with support.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be aware of all types of modes of transport to reach holiday destinations.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to research different community organisations. They will focus on Citizens Advice and create a leaflet explaining what Citizen’s Advice do.
Level 1  20
The learner will be able to tie their own shoe laces.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop skills to travel safely and independently in their own communities.
Entry 1  20
The learner will develop their functional mathematics and numeracy skills and apply them to activities related to independent living.
Entry 1  30
The learner will have the knowledge and confidence to create at least one meal in the kitchen.
Entry 1  30
The learner will understand the difference between wants and needs and recognize how these can differ between people.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to research different community organisations. They will focus on Citizens Advice and create a leaflet explaining what Citizen’s Advice do.
Entry 2  20
The learner will understand what situations are emergency situations and how to get help.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop basic home management skills and take part in simple home renovation activities.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop DIY and home renovation skills and develop a basic understanding of how to access support for home projects.
Entry 1  10
The learner will understand how money can impact upon their life in a positive and negative way.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to identify how to open up a bank account and how to use their bank account.
Entry 1  10