Child/young person understands information relating to course options. This includes the requirements for access to a range of Higher Education options to enable realistic and informed choices. For example, GCSE, NVQ, Entry level qualifications and vocational options.
Child/young person considers subject option choices alongside longer-term career goals. They will be able to choose subjects and course options to enable next steps in their chosen direction.
Child/young person has begun to think about and plan work experience/part-time opportunities. This will enable them to understand workplace demands and requirements and to gain early experience in areas of interest.
Child/young person has developed a profile of interests and achievements to show individual strengths and skills. This will be used alongside career sessions and guidance.
Child/young person understands supported employment options. For example, Access to Work.
Independence
Child/young person understands monetary value. How much money they have and how much money items cost. Is able to make decisions about what they spend their money on as a first step towards budgeting.
Child/young person demonstrates skills in accessing local transport services. Buying a ticket/pass, understanding bus times and using these systems of travel to access school.
Child/young person understands information relating to different food groups and meal planning. They understand instructions within a recipe card/book to enable them to cook simple meals with support.
Community inclusion
Child/young person understands risks associated with social media, online gaming and online communities. They are increasingly competent in understanding how to keep themselves safe.
Child/young person understands social norms and conventions within a variety of friendships and relationships. They use this knowledge to enable them to engage within a range social contexts.
Child/young person understands options within a range of leisure and social activities available. They make informed and positive choices about how they want to spend their free time.
Health
Child/young person understands information relating to sex education and sexual health in preparation for adulthood.
Child/young person understands the role of the GP and the support available to them.
Child/young person understands the risks associated with drugs and alcohol. They will apply information learned to keep themselves safe.
Child/young person has a more active role in understanding and managing more complex health needs. This will help to facilitate greater independence.
