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
The learner will learn about household products and to use them safely.
Entry 3  10
The learner will participate in reading or listening to literature in a group setting and to contribute to activities related to PSHE topics in text.
Entry 3  20
The learner will create a budget to manage their own money.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to plan and cook a two course meal for two people on a specified budget.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to use an instruction booklet to assemble an item of furniture (IKEA)
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to prepare and cook a pizza.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to investigate appropriate local facilities they could access and present their findings to a small group.
Entry 3  20
The learner will develop skills in number and statistics through games in a games and leisure context.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to tell the time at quarter past and quarter to on an analogue clock.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to state the specific needs and care requirements of looking after a dog. They will will able to participate in basic dog training.
Entry 3  10
The learner will produce a simple budget for furnishing a flat demonstrating an understanding of wants and needs when living independently and managing own finances.
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 be able to identify fear, anger and excitement in a dog and what causes each emotional state.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to demonstrate selecting and using appropriate equipment for grooming a dog.
Entry 3  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 be able to hand sew and decorate a dog bandana.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop skills in number and time in a home context.
Entry 3  30
The learner will be able to set up and draw simple series and parallel electric circuits. They will also be aware of potential hazards of electricity and electrical safety.
Entry 3  10
The learner will recognise the differences between essential and non-essential spending and understand about personal budgets.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to plan a journey and make decisions about the suitability of different methods of transport.
Entry 3  20