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
Learners will develop their awareness of cleaning up following food preparation work in the kitchen.
Entry 1  20
Learners will explore changes in time by encountering different seasons and the changes this brings in temperature, clothing and activities.
WTE1  10
Build an outdoor shelter to provide protection from the weather.
Entry 3  10
To understand the importance of managing a digital profile and the impact they can have
Level 2  10
Learners will be able to prepare a cold drink
Entry 1  10
Learners will experience activities relating to shape and space.
WTE1  10
Leaners will learn the basic skills of using a computer for day to day living.
Entry 1  10
Learners will experience activities relating to weighing and measuring.
WTE1  10
Learner will be able to show that they can cope with in an emergency and non emergency first aid situation.
Entry 2  10
To develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required in order to use technological items to support independent living.
Entry 1  30
Learners will participate in visits in the local community to develop their understanding and confidence in using local amenities.
Entry 3  20
Learners will work with support and prompts to use a public bus.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to safely blow-dry own hair
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to cope with own medical routines and appointments
WTE1  10
Learners will develop an understanding of vehicle maintenance checks and the skills to conduct basic checks
Level 1  20
Learners will demonstrate practical uses for their knowledge of days, months and seasons.
Entry 2  20
Learners will develop awareness of resistant materials and what they are used for.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to design and safely make a product using resistant materials.
Entry 2  10
To be able to recognise risks associated with communicating through social media
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to recognise a range of simple tools and know how to safely use and store them.
Entry 1  20