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
Writing a workplace email The learner will show how to construct an email for a work based scenario using symbol-based texts.	WTE1	10
Participating in a swimming session The learner will develop skills in following instructions and independence in swimming activities.	WTE1	30
Creating a fact sheet using the computer The learner will use a computer to research, plan and create a fact sheet.	WTE1	10
Developing an awareness of gardening safety and plant lifecycles The learner will develop an awareness of appropriate clothing for gardening activities and the basic needs and growth of plants.	WTE1	10
Following instructions in a gardening context The learner will develop skills in following written and verbal instructions in a gardening context.	WTE1	20
Participating in making toast The learner will develop an awareness of the skills, methods and basic health and safety practices in making toast.	WTE1	20
Making toast The learner will develop an awareness of the skills, methods and basic health and safety practices in making toast with symbol support.	WTE1	10
Creating a poster using the computer The learner will use a computer to create a poster using a PowerPoint template.	WTE1	10
Planting potatoes The learner will develop the skills to be able to prepare, plant and grow potatoes.	WTE1	10
Communicating choices in a creative project The learner will explore a variety of materials through touch and make choices about materials to be used in a creative project.	WTE1	10
Cooking produce grown in a school allotment The learner will participate in gathering, preparing and cooking produce from the school allotment.	WTE1	10
Recognising and getting help in an emergency The learner will be able to recognise an emergency and show an understanding of where and how to get help.	WTE1	10
Identifying and using everyday social sight words The learner will be able to identify and show an understanding of when you would use everyday social sight words.	WTE1	20
Using a mobile phone to call another person The learner will demonstrate using a mobile phone to call a familiar person.	WTE1	10
Making a snack sensory Exploring the world around us through making a snack.	WTE1	20
Independently write a basic sentence using appropriate grammar The learner will be able to independently write one sentence using correct grammar.	WTE1	10
Identifying 2D shapes The learner will develop a basic knowledge and terminology used to describe simple 2D shapes, for use in everyday situations.	WTE1	10
Visiting local community outdoor venues The learner will demonstrate they can follow simple instructions while participating in visits to local outdoor venues.	WTE1	20
Developing awareness of the emergency services The learner will develop an awareness of the different emergency services, what they do and how and when to contact the different services.	WTE1	20
Sensory cooking The learner will experience making food products as part of a sensory cooking activity.	WTE1	10