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
Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of activities relating to health and hygiene.
Entry 2  20
Learners will show an awareness of what is meant by mental health, identify and take part in activities that contribute to good mental health and wellbeing.
Entry 1  30
Learners will develop their understanding and independence in using appliances found in the home.
Entry 1  10
Learners will experience using domestic appliances with support from others.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop the basic skills needed to provide information in written format, including basic sentence structure, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 1  20
Learners will take part in activities to develop personal awareness.
Entry 1  10
Learners will discuss and identify how people access news, different types of news events and produce a news article.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop their functional IT and digital competence skills in the context of activities about the world of work.
Entry 1  30
Learners will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of caring for a baby by caring for a virtual baby.
Level 2  20
Learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of the sterilisation and preserve making process.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to design, plan, prepare and evaluate their own healthy smoothie.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to design and make a Tote bag using a sewing machine, measuring and cutting out techniques and review the final product.
Entry 3  20
Learners will be supported to prepare a plot of land and demonstrate methods to improve soil quality for growing purposes , using the correct equipment, PPE and storage methods.
Entry 3  20
Learners will carry out research and identify the costs involved in having a baby, from pregnancy up to 6 months old.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop the skills needed to interact effectively and appropriately when communicating with people in everyday situations.
Entry 1  30
The learner will develop awareness of the different presentations and topics of text and identify key elements of basic sentence structure and their function for use in everyday situations.
Entry 1  20
Learners will participate in identifying clothing and footwear for different activities.
WTE1  10
Learners will identify, demonstrate and evaluate skills in how to lead a healthy active lifestyle.
Entry 1  20
Learners will participate in activities to recognise domestic appliances found in the home and be able to use an appliance safely.
WTE1  10
Learners will develop their understanding about clothing and footwear needed for different activities and where they can buy this.
Entry 1  10