Independence Skills

Build the practical skills and confidence you need to live more independently.

Independence Skills gives learners the opportunity to develop practical skills for everyday life, helping them become more confident, capable and prepared for adulthood.

Learners explore areas such as cooking, budgeting, personal care, household tasks, travel, communication, organisation and making choices. Sessions are practical and focus on skills that learners can use at home, in their local community and in the workplace.

Learners are encouraged to practise skills in real-life situations, helping them build confidence, make decisions and take greater responsibility for their own lives.

What could you get involved in?

• Preparing and cooking simple meals
• Learning about budgeting and managing money
• Developing personal care and wellbeing routines
• Learning how to manage household tasks
• Developing travel and road safety skills
• Using local shops, services and community facilities
• Developing communication and social skills
• Learning how to organise your time and responsibilities
• Making choices and solving everyday problems
• Building confidence to try new things
• Developing skills for greater independence