Young person (YP) has acquired the necessary social skills to interact with employers and clients. They can function effectively in apprenticeships, internships and traineeships as required.
YP has developed appropriate communication and interaction skills to facilitate the development of relationships with peers within the workplace/education environments. This promotes emotional wellbeing.
YP demonstrates the ability to understand and manage their feelings and emotions. They are able to access appropriate strategies or help as required.
Independence
Young person (YP) understands their right to make choices and exercise decision making in relationships with others. Their emphasis should be on best interests and informed consent.
YP is aware of boundaries and social conventions in a range of relationships and social situations. This includes online.
YP recognises potential abusive and exploitative behaviour in others. They are able to make safe choices.
YP understands different types of living arrangements. They understand which are positive and possible in their own circumstances.
Community inclusion
Young person (YP) demonstrates the ability to understand and manage their feelings and emotions. They access appropriate strategies or help as required to facilitate/mediate interactions with others.
YP has developed appropriate social skills to establish new friendships in the community.
YP demonstrates awareness of social conventions and boundaries. They will be able to negotiate these to maintain personal safety while in the community.
YP has an awareness of boundaries and social conventions for a range of relationships and social situations. This includes online.
YP recognises potential abusive and exploitative behaviour in others. They are able to make safe choices.
YP understands the risks associated with drugs and alcohol. They adhere to legal restrictions concerning these substances.
Health
Young person (YP) engages with self-care routines to maintain personal hygiene. This also includes their environment.
YP makes safe choices in relation to sexual health.
YP understands and manages their feelings and emotions. They access appropriate strategies or assistance as required to maintain emotional wellbeing.
YP employs strategies to maintain good mental health. This includes recognition of times when they are not coping and being able to seek help as required.
