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 be able to navigate for a driver traveling from one location to another location, in a local area, using local knowledge.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop their functional mathematics and numeracy skills and apply them to activities related to independent living.
Entry 1  30
The learner will know how to identify an iron, operate an iron and be able to iron their clothes and other fabric items.
Entry 1  10
The learner will build their awareness of the different facets of a healthy lifestyle, including mental and physical health.
Entry 1  30
The learner will be able to use some coins or notes in community shops with support.
WTE1  30
The learner will be able to plan, cost and cook a meal while adhering to a pre-determined budget.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to maintain a budget over a month.
Entry 3  10
The learner will explore different options available to them Post school, including exploring jobs and work.
Entry 1  30
To be able to follow a recipe with little to no support.
Entry 1  10
The learner will identify different ways to effectively store clothing for the different seasons.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop functional literacy skills that will further their independence in adult life.
Entry 1  30
The learner will be able to research popular breeds of pet dogs and identify key factors to care for a dog at home.
WTE1  10
The learners will be able to identify hazards in the home.
Entry 1  10
The learner will experience functional English and Maths skills in the context of activities about shopping.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to identify items found in a first aid kit and learn what items are used for.
WTE1  10
The learner will recognise that faces have different features and to be able to identify the feature of their own face.
WTE1  10
The learner will recognise different equipment/appliances in the kitchen, how they can be used and show understanding of their safe use.
Entry 2  10
The learner will know strategies to stay safe when out in public.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop their functional mathematics skills and apply them to activities related to independent living
WTE1  30
The learner will identify career options they'd like to explore and carry out research to find out possible routes into the career.
Entry 3  10