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 1129 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Independent living and housing'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Visiting a restaurant Learners will be able to identify and explore information about restaurants, decide on a suitable restaurant and menu for a group visit and understand and demonstrate appropriate behaviours.	Level 1	10
Visiting a restaurant The learner will be able to identify and explore information about restaurants, choose a restaurant to visit and demonstrate appropriate behaviours on a visit.	Entry 2	10
Visiting a museum Learners will develop an early understanding of history.	WTE1	10
Using Word Processing software The learner will use a range of basic word processing software tools to produce straightforward documents.	Entry 1	10
Using transport Learners will use transport to travel safely around the local community	WTE1	10
Using textiles to create a 3D sensory collage or mural Learners will be able to select a range of different textiles and use them to create a 3D piece of artwork	Entry 2	30
Using technology to communicate with others Learners will be able to communicate information to another person using a piece of technology.	WTE1	10
Using technology to communicate with others Learners will be able to communicate with others using a piece of technology	Entry 1	10
Using technology to communicate with others Learners will understand how to use technology to communicate information and to exchange information with others	Entry 3	10
Using technology in the home and educational setting The learner will experience using a range of technology associated with both the home and educational setting.	WTE1	10
Using technology in the home & community to support independence To develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required in order to use technological items to support independent living.	Entry 2	30
Using technology in the home & community to support independence To develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required in order to use technological items to support independent living.	Entry 1	30
Using symbols/technology in the community The learner will use symbols/technology when in the community to communicate a choice or need.	WTE1	10
Using switches to effect change Learners will be able to use a switch to effect a change and show a response to that change.	WTE1	10
Using switches - moving on from cause and effect 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
Using Social Skills The learner will be able to identify positive and negative behaviours used in society. The learner will demonstrate appropriate behaviours within social settings.	Entry 1	20
Using simple positional vocabulary Th learner will develop basic knowledge and vocabulary used to describe position, for use in everyday situations.	Entry 1	10
Using questioning to gather information To ask questions to familiar people to gather information.	WTE1	10
Using public transport The learner will use a timetable to plan a journey and travel on the selected form of public transport.	Entry 1	10
Using place value The learner will demonstrate an understanding of place value for numbers using tens and ones.	Entry 1	10