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
Using kitchen equipment safely 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
Using kitchen knives Learner will be able to select appropriate kitchen knives and demonstrate a range of cutting skills.	Entry 3	20
Using kitchen measures Learners will be able to use simple kitchen measures.	WTE1	10
Using kitchen tools safely The learner will be able to identify basic kitchen equipment and their hazards.	Entry 1	10
Using Makaton signs to choose and request a snack Learners will be able to choose and request a snack using Makaton.	Entry 1	10
Using Money Learners will be able to use money in transactions up to a value of Â£20 and carry out appropriate calculations during the transactions.	Entry 3	10
Using Money Learners will be able to use money in transactions and carry out appropriate calculations during the transactions.	Entry 2	10
Using Money Learners will be able to use money in transactions up to a value of Â£20 and carry out appropriate calculations during the transactions.	Level 1	10
Using money The learner will develop skills in using coins and notes effectively and to develop strategies to check the accuracy of transactions, for use in everyday situations.	Entry 2	10
Using numbers 1-5 in practical situations To show awareness of numbers 1-5	WTE1	10
Using place value The learner will demonstrate an understanding of place value for numbers using tens and ones.	Entry 1	10
Using public transport The learner will use a timetable to plan a journey and travel on the selected form of public transport.	Entry 1	10
Using questioning to gather information To ask questions to familiar people to gather information.	WTE1	10
Using simple positional vocabulary Th learner will develop basic knowledge and vocabulary used to describe position, for use in everyday situations.	Entry 1	10
Using Social Skills The learner will be able to identify positive and negative behaviours used in society. The learner will demonstrate appropriate behaviours within social settings.	Entry 1	20
Using switches - moving on from cause and effect Learners will be able to use a switch more than once to create an effect and will be able to use two switches to create different effects or to make a choice of effect.	WTE1	10
Using switches to effect change Learners will be able to use a switch to effect a change and show a response to that change.	WTE1	10
Using symbols/technology in the community The learner will use symbols/technology when in the community to communicate a choice or need.	WTE1	10
Using technology in the home & community to support independence To develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required in order to use technological items to support independent living.	Entry 2	30
Using technology in the home & community to support independence To develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required in order to use technological items to support independent living.	Entry 1	30