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 1245 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Independent living and housing'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Organisation, independence and time management when following a wide range of recipes The learner will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, independence and time management to prepare, cook and present meals following a wide range of recipes.	Level 1	30
Experiencing using a blender The learner will develop their cooking skills by using a blender to make food items.	WTE1	10
BSL - Learning to read and sign 10 home meals words The learner will learn to read 10 home meals words and their BSL signs.	Entry 1	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
BSL - Learning to read and sign 10 cake words The learner will learn to read 10 cake words and their BSL signs.	Entry 1	10
BSL - Learning to read and sign 10 cold drink words The learner will learn to read 10 cold drink words and their BSL signs.	Entry 1	10
Using a public bus as a mode of transport with support in the community The learner will be able to use a public bus as a mode of transport.	WTE1	10
Safety around the home The learner will develop an understanding of hazards around the home and how to keep safe.	Entry 1	10
Safety in the kitchen The learner will develop their understanding of dangers that can be found in the kitchen.	Entry 1	10
Create a vocational outfit in dress to impress The learner will identify different uniforms used by various professions, recreate at least one using dress to impress on Roblox and evaluate the finished product.	Entry 3	20
BSL - Learning to read and sign the words for 10 cafe food items The learner will learn to read 10 cafe food item words and their BSL signs.	Entry 1	10
Household dangers The leaners will be able to recognise dangers around the home that could cause harm.	WTE1	10
BSL -Learning to read and sign the words for 10 baked goods The learner will learn to read 10 baked goods words and their BSL signs.	Entry 1	10
Create a themed team outfit in Dress to Impress The learner will collaborate with a peer to design cohesive themed team outfits, and evaluate their teamwork by reflecting on strengths and areas for improvement.	Entry 3	20
Having a wet shave with support (female) The learner will be able to identify the areas of the body that need shaving and participate in having a wet shave (e.g. legs, armpits).	Entry 1	10
Developing numeracy skills in the area of travel and leisure The learner will seek to improve apply and develop their math skills by planning the travel for a range of leisure activities and using their understanding of money.	Entry 3	10
Kitchen skills - using mixing and measuring skills to make a loaf of bread The learner will develop their cooking skills by mixing ingredients to make bread, using measuring and pouring skills.	WTE1	10
School events: dressing for every occasion in Dress to Impress The learner will identify the appropriate attire for different school events, create outfits that reflect this, and reflect on how the designs align with the event’s purpose.	Entry 3	20
Using Google Pay The learner will be able to make payments using Google Pay.	Entry 3	20
Caring for a cat The learner will understand how to look after a cat.	Entry 1	10