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
Learners will participate in visits in the local community to develop their understanding and confidence in using local amenities.
Entry 3  20
Learners will be able to independently complete all tasks associated with opening and closing a cafe/coffee shop
Entry 3  30
Learners will develop their functional English and Maths skills in the context of activities on transport and leisure in the community.
Entry 3  30
Learners will be able to use a professional coffee machine to create both hot and iced coffees.
Entry 3  30
Learners will be able to interpret information from a variety of financial documents, apply for a bank account and demonstrate how to use an ATM.
Entry 3  10
Learners will plan and undertake a shopping trip in the community.
Entry 3  20
Learners will develop their functional skills in the context of activities relating to health and hygiene.
Entry 3  20
Learners will participate in activities to develop their understanding and knowledge of using buses.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop knowledge and skills needed to complete calculations involving addition and subtraction, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 3  30
The learner will develop knowledge and skills needed to complete calculations involving multiplication and division, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 3  30
The learner will develop skills needed to solve everyday maths problems, using algebra.
Entry 3  10
Learner will be able to forage safely for fruit and demonstrate knowledge of the benefits of making preserves.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of the sterilisation and preserve making process.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop skills to use common fractions and be able apply these to everyday situations.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop knowledge of decimals and apply this to everyday situations.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop skills for using money and to develop strategies to check the accuracy of transactions in everyday situations.
Entry 3  20
Learners will carry out research and identify the costs involved in having a baby, from pregnancy up to 6 months old.
Entry 3  10
Learners will discuss and identify how people access news, different types of news events and produce a news article.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be supported to prepare a plot of land and demonstrate methods to improve soil quality for growing purposes , using the correct equipment, PPE and storage methods.
Entry 3  20
Learners will be able to design and make a Tote bag using a sewing machine, measuring and cutting out techniques and review the final product.
Entry 3  20