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 recognise differences between materials and observe changes made to materials.
WTE1  10
The learner will build their awareness of the different facets of a healthy lifestyle, including mental and physical health.
WTE1  30
The learner will understand what it means to have a balanced diet and identify the benefits of healthy eating.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop skills in number and statistics through games in a games and leisure context.
Entry 3  20
The learner will explore a range of seasonal fruit vegetables and participate in cooking the produce in a range of ways.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop skills in literacy through the context of Romeo and Juliet.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to answer a ringing telephone and record a message.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to to demonstrate the practical tasks dog owners should do on a weekly basis to support their dogs health and wellbeing.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop skills in number and time in a home context.
WTE1  30
The learner will learn how to use an iron and ironing board safely to iron an item of laundry.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to hand sew and decorate a dog bandana.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to follow a recipe to bake dog treats.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop understanding of how to prepare food for cooking safely and hygienically.
Entry 3  10
The learner will prepare materials using a knife and start a fire in a controlled and safe manner using a flint and steel.
Entry 3  20
The learner will show they can use cutlery appropriately when eating their food.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be able to recognise and order some coins and notice shapes in real life contexts.
WTE1  30
The learner will be able to use an elevator independently.
Entry 1  10
The learner will follow a recipe, to prepare drinks, a snack and a simple meal and to understand the importance of basic safety/hygiene rules in the kitchen.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to plan, prepare and bake a cake.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to communicate instructions to peers enabling them to create a simple snack.
Entry 2  10