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
The learner will be able to research relevant amenities in their local area and how to get to them
Entry 3  10
To understand how 'Sexting' can impact on a persons life.
Level 2  10
Learners will be able to use a Smartphone to communicate in different ways eg. a phone call, an email, a text message
WTE1  10
Learners will become aware of different textiles, where they come from and how they are produced.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to read a basic map of an unfamiliar room or space within their centre.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to follow simple directions on foot to an unfamiliar destination outside their centre.
Entry 2  10
Learners will develop an understanding of the benefits and importance of maintaining a motorbike for personal use.
Level 1  10
Learners will develop an understanding of the potential hazards faced by drivers and safety precautions which could be taken to minimise accidents from happening.
Level 1  10
Learners will be able to read and say the names of items of food and drink in a foreign language of their choice
Entry 3  10
Learners will work with support and prompts to use a public bus.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to use a switch more than once to create an effect and will be able to use two switches to create different effects or to make a choice of effect.
WTE1  10
Learners will develop an understanding of the dangers of drink driving
Level 1  30
Learners will develop their understanding of what hygiene means, what equipment to use and what happens if they don't maintain appropriate hygiene.
Entry 1  10
Learners will show understanding of over the counter medications and how these should be used and stored safely
Entry 3  10
Learners will plan and undertake a shopping trip in the community.
Entry 3  20
Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of password security.
Entry 3  10
Be able to identify the role parents play in the development of young children and become involved in the development a young child.
Entry 3  10
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
Learners will develop an understanding of what constitutes a minor motoring offence and the consequences of committing a minor motoring offence.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to wash own hair using the correct products.
Entry 2  10