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
The learner will use their senses to explore the changes of state; melting, freezing, and condensing.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop their understanding of money and finances.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop their reading skills through reading for a purpose and reading for pleasure activities.
WTE1  30
The learner will investigate forces which are pushes, pulls and twists.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to identify the needs of a chosen pet and provide suitable care when looking after a pet.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop their accuracy when recording using assistive technology to record written work.
Entry 3  10
The learner will participate in different jobs typically found in a Bed and Breakfast.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be able to use an instruction booklet to assemble an item of furniture (IKEA)
Entry 3  20
The learner will engage in a range of activities which allows them to learn basic Makaton signs to support their communication.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop an awareness of the skills needed to create a wooden night light. This will include safety, creativity and creation of a simple circuit.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to plan and cook a two course meal for two people on a specified budget.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop an understanding of the properties, uses and changes in state of water.
Entry 2  10
The learner will investigate the forces of friction, centripetal force and magnetism.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to use their senses to explore ingredients and cooking utensils and experience cooking a food product.
WTE1  30
The learner will develop skills using time, in everyday situations.
Entry 3  10
The learner will investigate and compare a range of solids in the classroom / outside.
Entry 2  10
The learner will investigate pushing, pulling and twisting forces in the world around us.
WTE1  10
The learner will gain an understanding of the different types of jobs in a Bed and Breakfast.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to recognise potential dangers for pedestrians and use their knowledge to cross roads safely using a range of crossings and green cross code practices.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to identify any dangers around the home that could cause harm.
Entry 1  10