Preparation for adult life: Independent living

Useful resources and contacts

• Support independence and having a voice from the earliest years
• Purposefully plan from Year 9
• Think about advocacy, communication passports, decision making agreements, technology, peer support
• Provide within the curriculum, support to young people to find out about housing and support options – choosing where to live and who to live with – start the conversation:
  • More information from Salford City council about housing
  • Information about Local Offer housing
• Support young people to have time away with other young people – short breaks
• Support young people and families to know what is positive and possible - meet adults to provide inspiration and role models
• Provide access to welfare benefits advice
• Consider travel training and use Salford travel training booklet – email pfa@salford.gov.uk for copy
• Local Offer- Life skills and being independent (including travel and transport)
• Shelter
• Housing top tips