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 develop a basic understanding of how to care for different pets.
WTE1  10
The learner will experience different pet care activities and engage with different animals with support.
WTE1  10
The learner will understand what it means to be part of a team and actively contribute effectively within the team.
Entry 1  10
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 be able to identify how to open up a bank account and how to use their bank account.
Entry 1  10
The learner will identify different ways to effectively store clothing for the different seasons.
Entry 2  10
The learner will demonstrate the cycles of life in animals and how this relates to humans and good health.
Entry 2  10
The learner will create a personalised recipe book, identify and research different recipes of choice.
Entry 1  10
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 recognise coins and be able to engage with monetary exchange in role play activities.
WTE1  10
The learner will develop their understanding of money and finance.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to plan to go for a walk safely around the school community.
WTE1  10
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
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 create themed food for an event.
Entry 2  10
The learner will make different types of dough and manipulate it.
WTE1  10
The learners will be able to identify hazards in the home.
Entry 1  10
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 show awareness of different health services.
WTE1  10