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 identify the skills and equipment needed to decorate a room and then carry out the decorating project.
Level 1  20
The learner will be able to plan, cost and carry out a shop to the local supermarket, while adhering to a pre determined budget.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to follow a recipe to bake a birthday cake for their dog.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to create their own dog training treats recipe.
Level 1  10
The learner will develop an understanding of the benefits and importance of maintaining a push bike for personal use.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to know and follow basic kitchen hygiene and safety procedures, while following a basic recipe to cook a meal and to clean up effectivity afterwards.
Level 1  20
The learner will understand the changes that will happen as they make the transition from youth to adult in the justice system.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to create their own horse training treats recipe.
Level 1  10
The learner will gain an understanding of the UK taxation system.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to research different community organisations. They will focus on Citizens Advice and create a leaflet explaining what Citizen’s Advice do.
Level 1  20
The learner will be able to plan, budget for and cook a healthy meal for a family of four, using a budget of no more than £2 per person.
Level 1  30
Be able to identify the role parents play in the development of young children and become involved in the development a young child.
Entry 3  10
Learners will understand about babies and will help to care for a baby.
Entry 3  10
The learner will recognise the need for, and to build, a mechanism.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to plan a journey and make decisions about the suitability of different methods of transport.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to attend swimming sessions, understand the benefits of swimming and show some improvement.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to use gardening equipment safely, identify plants and participate in growing a range of plants.
Entry 3  20
To understand the concept of problem solving and to develop the skills needed to tackle problems in daily life
Entry 3  10
To introduce learners to the concept of map reading and help to develop communication skills.
Entry 3  10
Learners will understand how to use technology to communicate information and to exchange information with others
Entry 3  10