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UPDATE: As the Aldanat Community Hub isn’t often booked in the evenings right now, we’ll be closing earlier on some nights. If the Hub is booked for the sensory rooms, cinema, or hydro pool, we’ll remain open until those sessions finish. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we get fully up and running!
Life Skills
Learn skills for everyday confidence.
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Term 1 starts 5th January 2026
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Foundation
Foundation Life Skills Course
Course Length: 10 weeks
Session Duration: 1 hour per session
Group Size: Maximum of 8 learners
Support: 1 x facilitator and 1 x workshop assistant both with experience of working with Adults with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.
Aims:
To build confidence and independence in everyday living tasks.
To learn simple routines that support self-care and household management.
To practice skills in a supportive, step-by-step way.
To encourage responsibility, teamwork, and pride in achievements.
Week 1 - Personal Hygiene & Morning Routine
Activity: Washing hands, brushing teeth, simple grooming.
Focus Skills:
Sequencing daily routine tasks.
Using hygiene products correctly.
Recognising importance of cleanliness.
Building independence in self-care.
Week 2 – Making the Bed
Activity: Practice making a single bed.
Focus Skills:
Sequencing steps (remove pillows, straighten sheet, place blanket).
Folding and tucking in sheets.
Arranging pillows neatly.
Understanding pride in a tidy bedroom.
Week 3 – Laundry Basics
Activity: Sorting, loading, and unloading washing.
Focus Skills:
Sorting clothes by colour.
Loading/unloading a washing machine.
Understanding detergent use (with support).
Folding clean clothes simply.
Week 4 – Washing Up & Kitchen Tidy
Activity: Washing dishes by hand, wiping counters.
Focus Skills:
Sequencing dishwashing (rinse, soap, rinse, dry).
Using sponge/cloth safely.
Drying dishes and putting away.
Keeping kitchen surfaces clean.
Week 5 – Basic Food Preparation
Activity: Making a simple snack (sandwich or fruit salad).
Focus Skills:
Washing fruit and vegetables.
Using safe spreading and cutting.
Arranging food neatly on a plate.
Cleaning up after food preparation.
Week 6 – Household Cleaning
Activity: Vacuuming and dusting a room.
Focus Skills:
Using a vacuum cleaner safely.
Dusting surfaces with a cloth.
Sequencing cleaning from top to bottom.
Recognising importance of a clean space.
Week 7 – Using Money
Activity: Role-play shopping with coins/notes.
Focus Skills:
Identifying coins and notes.
Counting small amounts of money.
Paying for items in role-play.
Understanding giving and receiving change.
Week 8 – Simple Meal Preparation
Activity: Preparing toast with topping / heating soup.
Focus Skills:
Using a toaster safely.
Stirring and heating soup on the hob (with support).
Serving food safely (not too hot).
Cleaning up after cooking.
Week 9 – Travel and Road Safety
Activity: Practicing safe road crossing and bus stop routine.
Focus Skills:
Recognising safe crossing points.
Looking and listening for traffic.
Reading simple bus signs/timetables.
Staying safe in public spaces.
Week 10 – Celebration & Review
Activity: Learners choose favourite skills to demonstrate.
Focus Skills:
Reviewing what they can do independently.
Practicing chosen skills for confidence.
Teamwork in setting up a group celebration (snacks, tidy space).
Sharing achievements and receiving certificates.
Teaching Approach:
Use visuals, step-by-step demonstrations, and repetition.
Break tasks into small achievable steps.
Provide adapted equipment where needed (easy-grip tools, colour-coded guides).
Encourage independence but allow support as necessary.
Outcomes:
By the end of 10 weeks, learners will:
Develop independence in daily living tasks (bed making, laundry, cleaning, food prep).
Understand simple routines for self-care and household tasks.
Handle money and food safely with support.
Show pride and confidence in managing everyday responsibilities.
Celebrate progress with peers in a supportive environment.
Intermediate
Intermediate Life Skills Course
Course Length: 10 weeks
Session Duration: 1 hour per session
Group Size: Maximum of 8 learners
Support: 1 x facilitator and 1 x workshop assistant both with experience of working with Adults with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.
Aims:
To increase independence in managing everyday routines.
To follow written and visual instructions with support.
To develop time management, sequencing, and organisation skills.
To take greater responsibility for personal and household tasks.
To build confidence in community and independent living skills.
Week 1 - Personal Hygiene & Daily Planner
Activity: Create a morning/evening hygiene checklist.
Focus Skills:
Following a written/visual hygiene routine.
Sequencing steps in order.
Using a daily planner or checklist.
Building independence through self-monitoring.
Week 2 – Bedroom Independence
Activity: Making the bed and organising personal space.
Focus Skills:
Making the bed neatly without step-by-step prompts.
Folding pyjamas and clothes.
Tidying bedside table and floor space.
Taking responsibility for personal environment.
Week 3 – Independent Laundry
Activity: Complete a laundry cycle with support.
Focus Skills:
Reading washing labels.
Measuring detergent accurately.
Using washing machine settings.
Folding and putting away laundry independently.
Week 4 – Kitchen Skills & Washing Up
Activity: Washing dishes and kitchen tidy with checklist.
Focus Skills:
Following written/visual instructions for washing up.
Sequencing multi-step kitchen tasks.
Drying and storing dishes correctly.
Recognising importance of food hygiene.
Week 5 – Snack and Meal Preparation
Activity: Preparing a simple hot meal (beans on toast / omelette).
Focus Skills:
Reading and following a simple recipe card.
Measuring ingredients and cooking times.
Using hob/microwave with support.
Serving food safely.
Week 6 – Household Cleaning Routine
Activity: Create a cleaning rota and complete tasks.
Focus Skills:
Reading a checklist or rota.
Using vacuum, duster, and cleaning spray.
Dividing tasks fairly in pairs/groups.
Recognising importance of shared responsibility.
Week 7 – Money Management & Budgeting
Activity: Shopping role-play and budgeting for a meal.
Focus Skills:
Counting money and checking change.
Using a shopping list.
Comparing prices for value.
Planning a small budget (e.g., £5 snack shop).
Week 8 – Community Skills
Activity: Plan and rehearse a local bus trip.
Focus Skills:
Reading simple bus timetables.
Using travel money/tickets.
Sequencing safe road crossing independently.
Problem-solving: what to do if unsure/lost.
Week 9 – Cooking for Others
Activity: Group prepares a light shared meal (sandwich platter or pasta).
Focus Skills:
Teamwork and communication.
Reading and following group recipe instructions.
Dividing and completing tasks fairly.
Serving and presenting food for others.
Week 10 – Independent Showcase & Celebration
Activity: Learners demonstrate a chosen life skill.
Focus Skills:
Planning and preparing a task independently.
Using written instructions/checklists.
Showing confidence in practical independence.
Celebrating achievements with group meal and certificates.
Teaching Approach:
Support learners to use written/visual checklists and planners.
Encourage independence with less prompting each week.
Provide opportunities for problem-solving and decision-making.
Reinforce teamwork and responsibility for shared spaces.
Outcomes:
By the end of 10 weeks, learners will:
Follow written/visual instructions to complete household tasks.
Show independence in laundry, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene routines.
Manage simple money and budgeting tasks.
Practice safe and confident community travel.
Demonstrate chosen life skills independently and with pride.
Foundation
Foundation Life Skills Course
Course Length: 10 weeks
Session Duration: 1 hour per session
Group Size: Maximum of 8 learners
Support: 1 x facilitator and 1 x workshop assistant both with experience of working with Adults with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.
Aims:
To build confidence and independence in everyday living tasks.
To learn simple routines that support self-care and household management.
To practice skills in a supportive, step-by-step way.
To encourage responsibility, teamwork, and pride in achievements.
Week 1 - Personal Hygiene & Morning Routine
Activity: Washing hands, brushing teeth, simple grooming.
Focus Skills:
Sequencing daily routine tasks.
Using hygiene products correctly.
Recognising importance of cleanliness.
Building independence in self-care.
Week 2 – Making the Bed
Activity: Practice making a single bed.
Focus Skills:
Sequencing steps (remove pillows, straighten sheet, place blanket).
Folding and tucking in sheets.
Arranging pillows neatly.
Understanding pride in a tidy bedroom.
Week 3 – Laundry Basics
Activity: Sorting, loading, and unloading washing.
Focus Skills:
Sorting clothes by colour.
Loading/unloading a washing machine.
Understanding detergent use (with support).
Folding clean clothes simply.
Week 4 – Washing Up & Kitchen Tidy
Activity: Washing dishes by hand, wiping counters.
Focus Skills:
Sequencing dishwashing (rinse, soap, rinse, dry).
Using sponge/cloth safely.
Drying dishes and putting away.
Keeping kitchen surfaces clean.
Week 5 – Basic Food Preparation
Activity: Making a simple snack (sandwich or fruit salad).
Focus Skills:
Washing fruit and vegetables.
Using safe spreading and cutting.
Arranging food neatly on a plate.
Cleaning up after food preparation.
Week 6 – Household Cleaning
Activity: Vacuuming and dusting a room.
Focus Skills:
Using a vacuum cleaner safely.
Dusting surfaces with a cloth.
Sequencing cleaning from top to bottom.
Recognising importance of a clean space.
Week 7 – Using Money
Activity: Role-play shopping with coins/notes.
Focus Skills:
Identifying coins and notes.
Counting small amounts of money.
Paying for items in role-play.
Understanding giving and receiving change.
Week 8 – Simple Meal Preparation
Activity: Preparing toast with topping / heating soup.
Focus Skills:
Using a toaster safely.
Stirring and heating soup on the hob (with support).
Serving food safely (not too hot).
Cleaning up after cooking.
Week 9 – Travel and Road Safety
Activity: Practicing safe road crossing and bus stop routine.
Focus Skills:
Recognising safe crossing points.
Looking and listening for traffic.
Reading simple bus signs/timetables.
Staying safe in public spaces.
Week 10 – Celebration & Review
Activity: Learners choose favourite skills to demonstrate.
Focus Skills:
Reviewing what they can do independently.
Practicing chosen skills for confidence.
Teamwork in setting up a group celebration (snacks, tidy space).
Sharing achievements and receiving certificates.
Teaching Approach:
Use visuals, step-by-step demonstrations, and repetition.
Break tasks into small achievable steps.
Provide adapted equipment where needed (easy-grip tools, colour-coded guides).
Encourage independence but allow support as necessary.
Outcomes:
By the end of 10 weeks, learners will:
Develop independence in daily living tasks (bed making, laundry, cleaning, food prep).
Understand simple routines for self-care and household tasks.
Handle money and food safely with support.
Show pride and confidence in managing everyday responsibilities.
Celebrate progress with peers in a supportive environment.
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Intermediate
Intermediate Life Skills Course
Course Length: 10 weeks
Session Duration: 1 hour per session
Group Size: Maximum of 8 learners
Support: 1 x facilitator and 1 x workshop assistant both with experience of working with Adults with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.
Aims:
To increase independence in managing everyday routines.
To follow written and visual instructions with support.
To develop time management, sequencing, and organisation skills.
To take greater responsibility for personal and household tasks.
To build confidence in community and independent living skills.
Week 1 - Personal Hygiene & Daily Planner
Activity: Create a morning/evening hygiene checklist.
Focus Skills:
Following a written/visual hygiene routine.
Sequencing steps in order.
Using a daily planner or checklist.
Building independence through self-monitoring.
Week 2 – Bedroom Independence
Activity: Making the bed and organising personal space.
Focus Skills:
Making the bed neatly without step-by-step prompts.
Folding pyjamas and clothes.
Tidying bedside table and floor space.
Taking responsibility for personal environment.
Week 3 – Independent Laundry
Activity: Complete a laundry cycle with support.
Focus Skills:
Reading washing labels.
Measuring detergent accurately.
Using washing machine settings.
Folding and putting away laundry independently.
Week 4 – Kitchen Skills & Washing Up
Activity: Washing dishes and kitchen tidy with checklist.
Focus Skills:
Following written/visual instructions for washing up.
Sequencing multi-step kitchen tasks.
Drying and storing dishes correctly.
Recognising importance of food hygiene.
Week 5 – Snack and Meal Preparation
Activity: Preparing a simple hot meal (beans on toast / omelette).
Focus Skills:
Reading and following a simple recipe card.
Measuring ingredients and cooking times.
Using hob/microwave with support.
Serving food safely.
Week 6 – Household Cleaning Routine
Activity: Create a cleaning rota and complete tasks.
Focus Skills:
Reading a checklist or rota.
Using vacuum, duster, and cleaning spray.
Dividing tasks fairly in pairs/groups.
Recognising importance of shared responsibility.
Week 7 – Money Management & Budgeting
Activity: Shopping role-play and budgeting for a meal.
Focus Skills:
Counting money and checking change.
Using a shopping list.
Comparing prices for value.
Planning a small budget (e.g., £5 snack shop).
Week 8 – Community Skills
Activity: Plan and rehearse a local bus trip.
Focus Skills:
Reading simple bus timetables.
Using travel money/tickets.
Sequencing safe road crossing independently.
Problem-solving: what to do if unsure/lost.
Week 9 – Cooking for Others
Activity: Group prepares a light shared meal (sandwich platter or pasta).
Focus Skills:
Teamwork and communication.
Reading and following group recipe instructions.
Dividing and completing tasks fairly.
Serving and presenting food for others.
Week 10 – Independent Showcase & Celebration
Activity: Learners demonstrate a chosen life skill.
Focus Skills:
Planning and preparing a task independently.
Using written instructions/checklists.
Showing confidence in practical independence.
Celebrating achievements with group meal and certificates.
Teaching Approach:
Support learners to use written/visual checklists and planners.
Encourage independence with less prompting each week.
Provide opportunities for problem-solving and decision-making.
Reinforce teamwork and responsibility for shared spaces.
Outcomes:
By the end of 10 weeks, learners will:
Follow written/visual instructions to complete household tasks.
Show independence in laundry, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene routines.
Manage simple money and budgeting tasks.
Practice safe and confident community travel.
Demonstrate chosen life skills independently and with pride.
