Areas to work towards

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.