LEARN IT. TRY IT. BUILD IT.

The Nexsteps Independent Living Skills Workbook helps young people aged 16–18 learn, practise and reflect on everyday skills, with support at a pace that works for them.

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SKILLS FOR REAL LIFE

What do you want to work on?

Our completed 21-chapter workbook includes printable and fillable activities on money, housing, cooking, wellbeing, relationships, staying safe and planning ahead. These topic groups help you choose where to start.

MONEY & BUDGETING

Managing money, budgeting, bills and making your money go further.

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COOKING & FOOD

Planning meals, shopping, cooking safely and eating well.

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MY HOME

Cleaning, laundry, basic home safety and looking after your own space.

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WORK & MY FUTURE

Job searching, CVs, interviews, education and building confidence for work.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Looking after your physical health, mental wellbeing and everyday routines.

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RELATIONSHIPS & SAFETY

Relationships, boundaries, sexual health, online safety and recognising risks.

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GETTING AROUND

Using public transport, planning journeys and becoming confident in the community.

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MOVING TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE

Tenancies, responsibilities, goals and preparing for adulthood. Taking the final steps towards your own space.

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COMPLETE WORKBOOK & SUPPORTING TOOLS

Learn. Try it. Reflect. Take your next step.

Choose a goal with the young person, try an activity in real life and review what helped. The pack includes separate chapter PDFs, a Transition Plan, a Progress and Outcomes Toolkit, a Staff Delivery Guide and Pilot Feedback Forms. Record the context, tools used and support still needed alongside your existing records. Contact Nexsteps to discuss workbook access or a provider pilot.