CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE OUTCOMEBased on my interests, skills, strengths and preferences, I am supported to make suitable, realistic and informed choices, set manageable goals and plan for my further transitions(Health & Wellbeing, Planning for Choices and Changes)

YOUNG PEOPLE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING

SESSION OUTCOMESYoung people will: Explore the concept of budgeting Understanding where to seek information about living independently

CURRICULUM LEVEL

Fourth

RESOURCESYoung Scot Launchpad – www.youngscotlaunchpad.org

MATERIALS Budgeting worksheet Calculators

INTRODUCTION TIME: 15MINSShow the young people four of the short videos from www.youngscotlaunchpad.org on ‘Planning Ahead’, ‘Budgeting’, ‘Student’ and ‘Housing’. After watching the videos ask young people to suggest things they need to consider when thinking about independent living.

SESSION CONTENT

ACTIVITY ONE TIME: 30MINSAsk the young people to work with a partner and complete the worksheet on budgeting and independent living

EVALUATION TIME: 10MINS

Ask one pair to feedback on what they decided to spend their budget on and the reasons for their choices. Also ask them whether they found the exercise easy or difficult. Use this as a starting point to compare what other young people have chosen and what they have learnt from this session.

SUMMARY

Where to go for further information: Young Scot Launchpad – www.youngscotlaunchpad.org