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 cook meatballs for four people, select and follow a suitable recipe, follow health and safety procedures and clear away efficiently.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to research, set up and maintain an aquarium.
Level 1  10
The learner will develop Independence in a range of activities to keep a home safe and clean.
Entry 1  30
The learner will create a personalised cook book, identify and research different recipes of choice. The learner will prepare, cook and present their chosen dishes.
Level 2  30
The learner will take part in cooking foods from various different countries.
WTE1  10
The learner will identify how to keep safe online and why it is important to do so.
WTE1  20
The learner will, with support where needed, select appropriate clothing to wear relating to the activity they are taking part in.
WTE1  20
The learner will understand how money can impact upon their life in a positive and negative way.
Entry 1  10
The learner will show understanding in areas of post-16 life: managing anxiety and overwhelm; money and debt; dream jobs and skill set; future relationships; and what to do when things go wrong.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to take part in work experience activities at an office.
Entry 1  20
The learner will explore the safe use of chemicals in the home and more environmentally sustainable alternatives.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to participate and understand what to do in an emergency situation.
WTE1  10
The learner will identify how to keep safe online and why it is important to do so.
Entry 1  20
The learner will be able to hold a piece of soft fruit, feeling the shape and texture of the fruit.
WTE1  10
The learner will show an awareness of health services, what they offer and how to access them.
Entry 1  10
The learner will understand what situations are emergency situations and how to get help.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to choose appropriate items of clothing to wear for different weather conditions.
WTE1  20
The learner will take part in cooking foods from five different countries.
Entry 2  20
The learner will be able to organise personal belongings when returning from a day out with support.
WTE1  10
The learners will work with support and prompts to travel from school into town using public transport.
WTE1  20