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
Learners will be able to use a Big Mack to communicate with others.
WTE1  10
Learners will participate in visits in the local community, communicating their understanding about a range of places.
Entry 1  20
Learners will be able to safely blow-dry a client’s hair using the correct equipment, products and procedures
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to prepare for and go out for something to eat in the community
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to develop an autobiographical profile containing personal information and aspirations
Level 1  20
Learners will develop skills in preparing drinks and snacks.
Entry 1  10
Learners will grow edible plants then harvest, cook and eat them.
WTE1  20
Learners will become familiar with community organisations in their area and be able to contact the appropriate organisation when their help is required
Level 1  10
To experience hearing and making sounds in a variety of ways and to be able to identify some of their qualities.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to design and make a tablecloth
Entry 2  10
Leaners will learn the basic skills of using a computer for day to day living.
Entry 1  10
Learners will develop their awareness of cleaning up following food preparation work in the kitchen.
Entry 1  20
The learner will understand what character means and be able to identify own character traits as well as own needs for character development.
Level 1  10
Build an outdoor shelter to provide protection from the weather.
Entry 3  10
The learner will explore hair fashions through the ages and create a style from the past using own hair or model's hair
Level 1  10
Learners will explore changes in time by encountering different seasons and the changes this brings in temperature, clothing and activities.
WTE1  10
Learners will experience activities relating to shape and space.
WTE1  10
Learners will gain an understanding of mass/weight.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to plan and carry out a shopping trip using local shops (not a supermarket)
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to complete a number of routine cleaning tasks in the cafe to a set standard and carry out a number of essential checks
Entry 3  10