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
Knowing personal medication Learners will be able to recoginse their own medication	WTE1	10
Growing plants and produce under glass Learners will be able to identify plants and produce grown under glass. Learners will also participate in simple horticultural activities.	WTE1	10
Following directions Learners will be able to follow simple directions to an agreed familiar place within their centre.	WTE1	10
Giving directions Learners will be able to give simple directions to an agreed, familiar destination within their centre.	WTE1	10
Hair care - washing, drying, brushing or combing The learner will be able to experience having own hair washed, dried, brushed or combed	WTE1	10
Experience a wet shave The learner will be able to experience being given a wet shave.	WTE1	10
Experience being shaved with an electric shaver The learner will be able to experience being shaved with an electric shaver.	WTE1	10
Participating in the running of a Pop up Cafe To be able to participate in the preparation and running of a pop up cafÃ©	WTE1	10
Learning about Sound To experience hearing and making sounds in a variety of ways and to be able to identify some of their qualities.	WTE1	10
Learning about position and direction To take part in activities relating to position and direction. To show awareness that objects exist even when they can not be seen.	WTE1	10
Promoting choice and developing daily living skills through the preparation of a healthy snack. Prepare a healthy snack with the support of a responsible person.	WTE1	10
Learning about Recycling To experience recycling rubbish and making something new from old materials.	WTE1	10
Preparing a foot spa ready for use To collect a foot spa, take to chosen area and prepare for use	WTE1	10
Beginning to understand measure: Mass/Weight Learners will gain an understanding of mass/weight.	WTE1	10
Practical understanding of weights and measure Learners will be able to recognise and demonstrate understanding of simple weights and measures.	WTE1	10
Practical understanding and organisation of time through days and weeks Learners will be able to recognise and demonstrate an understanding of time in relation to different activities through the day, week and year.	WTE1	10
Using Kitchen Equipment Safely Learners will explore how different equipment in the kitchen can be used and follow instructions to remain safe.	WTE1	10
Accessing the Countryside Learners will take part in a walk in the countryside and recognise common signs.	WTE1	10
Basic First Aid Learner will be able to show that they have an early awareness of coping in an emergency first aid situation	WTE1	10
Early awareness of electrical appliances Learners will be able to identify and operate electrical appliances	WTE1	10