Independent Living

Description

The ‘Independent Living’ course equips young people with practical skills needed for successful independent living and self-sufficiency.

This resource is available as two separate books, designed to support both tutors and young people throughout the 9-session course.

Session Guides – for tutors

The Session Guides book provides tutors with everything they need to lead the course. Each of the 9 sessions includes a clear session outline, together with a range of activities, discussions, games and reflection exercises.

The guides include instructions and guidance to help tutors lead each session, making it straightforward to deliver the course and support meaningful learning and discussion.

Session Guides book:

• Designed for tutors
• Covers all 9 sessions
• Includes session plans, activities, discussions, games and reflection exercises
• A4 portrait
• 29 pages

Session Resources – for young people

The Session Resources book contains the worksheets and activities for young people to use throughout the course. It includes a variety of interactive activities and worksheets, providing all the material a young person needs to participate in and complete all 9 sessions.

We recommend purchasing one Session Resources book for each young person taking part in the course.

Session Resources book:

• Designed for young people
• Covers all 9 sessions
• Includes interactive activities and worksheets
• A4 landscape
• 45 pages

Key Topics Covered

• Decision-Making: How to make informed decisions and handle changing situations positively.
• Financial Independence: Where to start financially when setting up a home, managing money and prioritising expenses.
• Budgeting and Wise Spending: How to shop wisely, what to buy and where to shop for food.
• Self-Care: The importance of maintaining personal well-being and looking after yourself.
• Home Maintenance: How to look after your home, stay safe and handle situations when something breaks.
• Community Involvement: Why and how to get involved with your community, and the importance of having support.
• Support Systems: Identifying areas where support might be needed and where to find it.

Please note: The Session Guides and Session Resources are sold separately. Please select and purchase the book you require.