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 1130 challenges in the Preparing for Adulthood pathway 'Independent living and housing'

Challenge	Level	NLH
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
Understand and respond appropriately to a range questions The learner will be able to understand and respond to a range of questions verbally in short sentences.	WTE1	10
Understand how to extract, sort and compare information The learner will develop skills in using recorded information and criteria, in everyday situations.	Entry 2	20
Understand own learning The learner will recognise areas of learning about themselves and communicate how they prefer to learn.	Entry 1	20
Understand the importance of basic maintenance for vehicles used by families The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of vehicle maintenance and care.	Entry 1	10
Understanding a balanced diet The learner will understand what it means to have a balanced diet and identify the benefits of healthy eating.	Entry 2	20
Understanding and following timetables and rotas Learners will be able to follow a timetable and/or work rota	Entry 1	10
Understanding and using money Learners will be able to recognise and order coins by value and indicate where money would be used.	WTE1	10
Understanding and using money through role play The learner will be able to recognise coins and be able to engage with monetary exchange in role play activities.	WTE1	10
Understanding and using the Nepalese rupee The learner will be able to identify the Nepalese rupee notes and use them in transactions up to a value of Rs. 500 and carry out appropriate calculations during the transactions.	Entry 1	10
Understanding animals and human life cycles and basic needs The learner will demonstrate the cycles of life in animals and how this relates to humans and good health.	Entry 2	10
Understanding basic maintenance for vehicles used by families The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of vehicle maintenance and care with support.	WTE1	10
Understanding basic PSHE topics through literature The learner will engage in reading or listening to literature in a group, then participate in activities related to PSHE topics.	Entry 1	20
Understanding consumer rights Learners will develop an understanding of the rights that consumers have when purchasing goods	Level 1	10
Understanding consumer rights Learners will develop an understanding of the rights that consumers have when purchasing goods.	Entry 3	10
Understanding consumer rights Learners will develop an understanding of the rights that consumers have when purchasing goods	Entry 2	10
Understanding debit cards and credit cards The learner will understand the difference between debit cards and credit cards.	Level 2	20
Understanding decimals The learner will develop knowledge of decimals and apply this to everyday situations.	Entry 3	20
Understanding drink driving Learners will develop an understanding of the dangers of drink driving	Level 1	30
Understanding fractions The learner will develop skills to use common fractions and be able apply these to everyday situations.	Entry 3	10