Why Skills for Life matters
Skills for Life helps pupils build the confidence, independence and practical skills they need for everyday life, community access and preparing for adulthood.

What pupils learn
Learning is matched to each pupil’s developmental stage and includes:

·       daily living skills, including dressing, eating, hygiene and self-care

·       money, time and using everyday technology

·       travel training and road safety

·       community access, social interaction and making choices

·       enterprise, work-related learning and transition skills

How we teach Skills for Life

·       through real-life routines, repeated practice and meaningful choices

·       in practical settings such as life-skills kitchens, community visits and in-school shops

·       using activities such as snack preparation, shopping, travel training and enterprise projects

·       by building independence step by step, with support reduced where appropriate

How we know pupils are making progress

·       Fox Hollies Skills for Life Progression Framework

·       EHCP outcomes linked to self-care, independence and Preparing for Adulthood

·       observations, practical evidence, portfolios and Evidence for Learning

·       transition planning for further education, adult services and life beyond school