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 1130 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Independent living and housing'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Recognising medicines Learners will be able to recognise forms of medicine	Entry 2	10
Medicines Learners will show understanding of over the counter medications and how these should be used and stored safely	Entry 3	10
Awareness of health services To be able show knowledge of a variety of health services	Entry 2	10
Awareness of health services To be able show knowledge of a variety of health services	Level 1	10
Making an appointment in person Be able to make a medical appointment	Entry 2	10
Making a medical appointment using a telephone Be able to make a medical appointment using the telephone	Entry 2	10
Storing medicines Learners will know how and why medicines should be stored safely in the home.	Entry 2	10
Washing clothes by hand Learners will be able to wash items of clothing by hand and review their performance	Entry 2	10
Learn French Knitting Learners will be able to make a basic tube using French knitting and review their performance.	Entry 1	10
Learning to Knit Learners will be able to knit one square using garter stitch and review their performance.	Entry 3	10
Growing plants and produce under glass Learners will be able to identify plants and produce grown under glass. Learners will also participate in simple horticultural activities.	WTE1	10
Growing plants and produce under glass Learners will be able to identify plants and produce grown under glass. Learners will also participate in horticultural activities using tools and equipment.	Entry 2	10
Following directions Learners will be able to follow simple directions to an agreed familiar place within their centre.	WTE1	10
Giving directions Learners will be able to give simple directions to an agreed, familiar destination within their centre.	WTE1	10
Creating a basic map Learners will be able to create a basic map of a familiar area.	Entry 1	10
Reading a basic map Learners will be able to read a basic map of an unfamiliar room or space within their centre.	Entry 1	10
Giving on-foot directions Learners will be able to give on-foot directions to a familiar place outside their centre.	Entry 2	10
Following on-foot directions Learners will be able to follow simple directions on foot to an unfamiliar destination outside their centre.	Entry 2	10
Following directions on a road map Learners will be able to follow, with their finger or pen, directions on a road map to an unfamiliar destination.	Entry 3	10
Reading local maps Learners will be able to identify key features of a map of their local area.	Level 1	10