PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD
YOUR LIFE. YOUR FUTURE. YOUR NEXT STEP.
Becoming an adult doesn't mean suddenly knowing how to do everything. It's about building skills, confidence and experience one step at a time.
WHAT DOES BEING INDEPENDENT ACTUALLY MEAN?
IT'S MORE THAN LIVING ON YOUR OWN
Independence isn't about doing absolutely everything without help. It's about developing skills, making choices, taking responsibility and knowing when to ask for support.
ASKING FOR HELP CAN BE PART OF BEING INDEPENDENT.
MAKE CHOICES
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
BUILD CONFIDENCE
ASK FOR HELP
TRY IT YOURSELF
CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF
THIS ISN'T A TEST. IT'S ABOUT KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT TO WORK ON NEXT.
🔵 I NEED SUPPORT
🟡 I'M LEARNING
🟢 I CAN DO THIS
YOUR INDEPENDENCE JOURNEY
MONEY & BUDGETING
HOUSING & TENANCY
COOKING & NUTRITION
EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION
HEALTH & WELLBEING
RELATIONSHIPS & STAYING SAFE
COMMUNITY & TRAVEL
MY FUTURE
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE AT THE SAME STAGE IN EVERY AREA.
REAL LIFE IS OFTEN ABOUT MANAGING MORE THAN ONE THING AT ONCE.
REAL LIFE
IMAGINE IT'S MONDAY...
• You've got £35 until Friday.
• You need food.
• You've got college/work tomorrow.
• You need to do some washing.
• You have an appointment on Wednesday.
• Your phone bill is due.
What needs doing first? What can wait?
What would you plan? Would you need help with anything?
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
THE EVERYDAY STUFF MATTERS
BEING ON TIME
KEEPING APPOINTMENTS
PAYING IMPORTANT BILLS
LOOKING AFTER YOUR HOME
KEEPING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS SAFE
COMMUNICATING WHEN THERE'S A PROBLEM
FOLLOWING THROUGH ON THINGS
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
IGNORE IT AND IT USUALLY DOESN'T DISAPPEAR!
THE BORING STUFF THAT ACTUALLY MATTERS
Knowing your important personal information
Keeping important letters/documents somewhere safe
Knowing how to make appointments
Reading letters and responding when necessary
Understanding basic bills
Knowing who to contact when something goes wrong
Keeping track of dates and appointments
Who could you contact if you needed advice?
Who could help in an emergency?
WHO ENCOURAGES YOU?
WHO'S IN YOUR CORNER?
INDEPENDENCE DOESN'T MEAN DOING LIFE ALONE.
Family
Friends
Teacher
Social Worker
BIG CHANGES START WITH SMALL STEPS.
CHOOSE ONE THING
Don't try to change everything at once. Choose one skill you'd like to become more confident with.
MY NEXT STEP:
I'M GOING TO LEARN...
WHY IT MATTERS TO ME:
SO I CAN FEEL MORE...
WHAT I'M GOING TO DO:
WATCH A VIDEO, ASK...
WHO CAN HELP ME:
MY KEYWORKER, A FRIEND...
WHEN I'LL START:
THIS MONDAY, TOMORROW...
PROGRESS COUNTS
What can you do now that you couldn't do a year ago?
What have you learned about yourself?
What are you proud of?
What's your next challenge?