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 develop the skills needed to write for different purposes in everyday situations.
Entry 3  30
The learner will develop spelling of essential and specialist words and to develop skills in producing legible writing, for use in everyday situations.
Entry 3  20
Learners will be able to identify common pests, their effects on plants and flowers and demonstrate a method of control of these pests
Entry 3  20
The learner will plant up a prepared site and learn about different propagation techniques.
Entry 3  20
The learner will clear and prepare an area of ground, use equipment safely and to learn about the importance of cleanliness in a horticultural setting.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop their functional literacy and numeracy skills in relation to planned events and different forms of entertainment.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop their number and data handling skills in relation to themselves and others.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop their functional literacy skills through completion of research into transport and leisure facilities within the local community and report on their findings.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop their functional mathematical skills through planning a journey, researching leisure activities and applying their understanding of money.
Entry 3  10
The learner will create a personal weekly timetable.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop basic group navigation and map skills in an outdoor setting.
Entry 3  10
The learner will make a clear and informed choice about where they would like to live
Entry 3  20
The learner will demonstrate an understanding of how to access support and information from a variety of Public Service organisations.
Entry 3  10
The learner can fill in a form completing specified information with a good use of written english.
Entry 3  10
The learner will demonstrate an understanding of what supports a healthy lifestyle and take part in activities to help improve their lifestyle.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to recognise the importance of personal hygiene, list different products required and state how these products are used.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to prepare a healthy meal to a set budget.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to identify and explore information about restaurants, decide on a suitable restaurant and menu for a group to visit and understand and demonstrate appropriate behaviours.
Entry 3  10
The learner will conduct research using appropriate sources of information; they will compose a report detailing their findings then share these during a group presentation.
Entry 3  20
Learners will apply their knowledge of place value and times tables when checking stock; they will design and conduct a survey displaying the results and will calculate the total of a shopping list.
Entry 3  20