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 an understanding of how to use household appliances safely and how to buy products for those appliances.
Entry 1  10
The learner will participate in the daily care of the school chickens.
WTE1  30
The learners will be able to identify hazards in the home.
Entry 1  10
The learner will explore the safe use of chemicals in the home and more environmentally sustainable alternatives.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to design, create and present their own horse training treats recipe.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to identify different types of medication.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop a basic understanding of how to use different household appliances.
WTE1  10
The learner will explore and experience the topic of gardening through a range of sensory activities.
WTE1  20
The learner will develop functional numeracy skills that will further their independence in adult life.
Entry 1  30
The learner will develop their functional mathematics skills and apply them to activities related to independent living
WTE1  30
The learner will be able to experience different food materials.
WTE1  10
The learner will identify different types of holidays through sensory exploration and activities.
Entry 1  10
The learner will develop an awareness of how to store foods safely in the correct places.
WTE1  10
The learner will create a personalised cook book, identify and research different recipes of choice. The learner will prepare, cook and present their chosen dishes.
Level 2  30
The learner will develop a range of skills in baking with support.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop functional literacy skills that will further their independence in adult life.
Entry 1  30
The learner will begin to plan their own leisure activites to participate in with peers.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to wash up items in the sink after finishing a meal or snack.
WTE1  10
The learner will study the basic history of cheesemaking, how different cheeses are made and will be able to make a simple cream cheese.
Entry 3  10
The learner will indicate preferences, tolerate and provide different domestic activities.
Entry 1  10