Lifeskills Challenge

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
Culinary skills in the home The learner will develop a range of practical culinary skills in the home.	Entry 3	30
Being safe in my community The learner will take part in road safety activities and know who they can ask for support in their local community if they need it.	WTE1	20
Developing independent dressing skills The learner will develop skills for dressing appropriately through practical activities.	WTE1	10
Taking part in growing plants The learner will be involved in gardening activities to increase their knowledge of plant parts and plant life cycles.	WTE1	10
Developing independence with choosing clothing The learner will develop independence over selecting clothes and develop awareness about where to find clothes.	Entry 1	10
Exploring dressing and clothing The learner will practice dressing skills and identifying clothing through practical activities.	WTE1	10
Culinary skills in the home The learner will develop a range of practical culinary skills in the home.	Entry 2	30
Taking part in bowling activities The learner will be able to participate in bowling activities	WTE1	10
Cooking food using an oven The learner will develop their understanding of preparing food using an oven to roast or bake food.	Entry 2	10
Experiencing cooking food using an oven The learner will develop their understanding of preparing food using an oven to roast or bake food.	WTE1	10
Understand bus timetables and making a bus journey The learner will be able to plan a journey and use a bus with independence.	Entry 1	10
Experience using a kettle to make food items The learner will develop their understanding of boiling and simmering different foods.	WTE1	10
Using a blender to make food or drink The learner will develop their cooking skills by using a blender to make food items to share with peers.	Entry 2	10
Following a design The learner will be able to create designs and follow their design when creating a range of products.	Entry 2	10
Kitchen skills – baking bread The learner will develop their cooking skills by mixing ingredients to make bread.	Entry 1	10
Beginning to understand banking The learner will begin to understand some basic aspects of banking.	Entry 1	10
Using boiling water as a way to make food items The learner will develop their understanding of boiling and simmering different foods using a kettle or a pan.	Entry 1	10
Experiencing using a blender The learner will develop their cooking skills by using a blender to make food items.	WTE1	10
Learning to read and sign the words for 10 takeaway foods The learner will learn to read 10 takeaway foods and their BSL signs.	Entry 1	10
BSL - Learning to read and sign 10 hot drink words The learner will learn to read 10 hot drink words and their BSL signs.	Entry 1	10