Areas to work towards
Last updated:The below is suggestions of things to consider working towards under each of the four pillars:
Employment
- Build on strengths and interests highlighted in personal/vocational profile.
- Apprenticeships, supported internships, and traineeships.
- Further work on academic and vocational qualifications.
- A-levels and planning for university.
- CV writing.
- Skills in applying for jobs or higher education.
- Interviewing.
- Understanding support from the Local Authority. For example, do they have a supported employment service?
Independent living
- Managing bills. For example, a mobile phone.
- Managing potential income, including Personal Independence Payments.
- Residential and local learning options.
- Mental capacity - supported decision making.
- Understanding consent and best interest life skills.
- Managing your time.
- Transition to adult care.
- Being safe in your home.
- Understanding different types of living arrangements.
- Planning for future living.
Community inclusion
- Developing new friendships.
- Personal Budgets.
- Managing your time.
- Being safe on the streets.
- Understanding alcohol and drugs.
- Volunteering.
- Understanding the criminal justice system.
- Knowing where to go for help and how to use the emergency services.
Health
- Taking responsibility for dental and optical appointments.
- Managing own health.
- Transition to adult health services.
- Knowing when you need to see the GP.
- Staying physically active and healthy.
- Understanding relationships, including sexual relationships, choice and consent, safety and good health.