Skills for Life

Why – Purpose and Rationale
Skills for Life prepares students for adulthood. It supports independence, communication, and the ability to thrive in real-world environments. Students learn practical, functional tasks that improve confidence and capability.

What – Core Content
Includes:

• Daily living routines (e.g. dressing, eating, hygiene)

• Money handling and time awareness

• Travel training

• Community access and social interaction

• Enterprise and work-related skills

How – Teaching and Learning Approaches

• Engagement: real-life motivation, choice-making

• Environments: life-skills kitchens, community visits, in-school shops

• Experiences: snack prep, crossing roads, shopping, work placements
  Pathway examples:

• P1: supported routines and object interaction

• P2: following steps, simple choice-making

• P3: independent tasks, enterprise projects
  Tasks repeated over time to promote independence and generalisation.

How Well – Assessment and Progress

• Fox Hollies Skills for Life Progression Framework

• EHCP outcomes (self-care, independence, preparing for adulthood-PfA)

• Evidence for Learning and student portfolios
  Directly supports PfA and transition to further providers and adult services.