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
To communicate using PECs The learner will use PECs to communicate independently to others.	Entry 1	20
To communicate using PECS and Makaton The learner will use Makaton, PECS, symbols, pictures, gestures to communicate to others without prompt.	Entry 1	20
To explore the seasons and changes that occur using a multi sensory approach. Learners will explore changes in time by encountering different seasons and the changes this brings in temperature, clothing and activities.	WTE1	10
To follow a brief and book a flight on the Internet The learner will be able to extract information from a brief and use the information to book a flight.	Entry 2	10
To use a range of BSL signs to express views and opinions Learners will be able to use a range of BSL signs to answer questions and express opinions.	WTE1	10
Tool Safety Learners will be able to recognise a range of simple tools and know how to safely use and store them.	Entry 1	20
Transition to a new setting The learner will visit a new educational setting and experience an activity.	WTE1	10
Transition to a new setting The learner will visit a new educational setting and engage in a new activity.	Entry 1	20
Transition to a new setting The learner will visit a new educational setting and be aware of feelings associated with change.	Entry 1	10
Transition to post school provision The learner will compare and contrast post school provision.	Level 1	20
Travel to the local town The learners will work with support and prompts to travel from school into town using public transport.	WTE1	20
Travel training The learner will be able to catch local transport independently, using a timetable to assist them.	Entry 2	20
Travelling further afield The learner will be aware of all types of modes of transport to reach holiday destinations.	WTE1	10
Travelling further afield - holiday destinations The learner will identify with choices appropriate methods of transport to reach three different holiday destinations.	Entry 1	10
Travelling in the local community Learners will develop an understanding of different ways of travelling in the local community.	Entry 1	20
Travelling in the local community Learners will develop an understanding of different ways of travelling in the local community.	Entry 2	20
Tying shoe laces The learner will be able to tie their shoe laces with minimal support.	Entry 1	10
Tying shoe laces The learner will be able to tie their own shoe laces.	WTE1	10
Tying shoelaces The learner will be able to tie his/her shoe laces with assistance if required.	WTE1	10
Understand and differentiate between income and expenditure The learner will be able to identify and differentiate between sources of income and expenditure.	Entry 1	10