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 1125 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Independent living and housing'

Challenge Level NLH
The learner will be able to identify common garden pests and the positive and negative effect they have on plants and flowers.
Entry 2  10
The learner will experience shopping for household items, through planning and participation.
Entry 1  10
The learner will plant up a prepared site and learn about different propagation techniques.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop knowledge of temperature and knowledge of units of measure used for length, weight and capacity, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop knowledge of units of measure used for length, weight and capacity, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 2  30
The learner will develop basic group navigation skills in an outdoor setting.
Entry 1  10
The learner will develop both reading skills and their vocabulary. The focus is on developing skills related to interpreting a range of texts.
Level 1  20
The learner will participate in a project to investigate the soil conditions required for optimal growth of a plant. They will produce a workbook to keep a project record and display their results.
Entry 2  30
The learner will understand writing appropriately for audience and purpose.
Level 2  10
The learner will develop the skills needed to listen effectively, to identify general information, details and instructions in everyday situations.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop knowledge and skills needed to measure length, weight and capacity, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 3  30
The learner will explore and experience household shopping in the community with support from others.
WTE1  10
The learner will use knowledge of 2D shapes to calculate the cost of a new garden design.
Level 1  10
The learner will develop their literacy and numeracy skills through responding to and engaging with preparation for events and experiencing different forms of entertainment.
WTE1  10
The learner will prepare laundry to be washed and wash using a washing machine.
Entry 1  10
The learner will further develop their writing skills on paper and using technology. They will produce effectively written texts and be able to ensure that their work is accurate and clear.
Level 1  20
The learner will develop their functional literacy and numeracy skills in relation to planned events and different forms of entertainment.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to read and interpret a bus timetable to plan a journey.
Level 1  10
The learner will develop skills and confidence in calculating with fractions.
Level 1  30
The learner will experience household shopping in the community with support from others.
WTE1  10