Independence SkillsMoving out, money, mental health
Why this matters
Year 13 students are 6 weeks from being independent. This module covers the practicals: rent and bills, banking and tax, cooking and healthy eating, mental health support at university or in work. Real-world adulting from people who've recently done it.
Learning objectives
By the end of this lesson
I can describe rent, bills and council tax basics
I can name three sources of mental health support post-18
I can plan two healthy meals on a £20 weekly food budget
ActivityActivity 1: Rent, bills, tax
On your own25 min
20 mins on rent contracts, council tax (student exemption), bills, banking. Real example payslip.
ActivityActivity 2: Mental health resources
On your own20 min
Walk through Mind, Samaritans, Nightline (uni), Headspace, Doctor in the House (NHS app). Save details to phone.
ActivityActivity 3: £20 meal plan
In groups25 min
Group challenge: plan 14 meals on £20 weekly food budget. Realistic, healthy. Best plan voted.
ActivityActivity 4: Independence checklist
On your own20 min
Build your personal checklist: open a bank account, register for council tax exemption, check NHS GP, register electoral roll, save support numbers.
Success criteria
How we'll know it worked
Independence checklist completed
Three mental health support sources saved
Chapter Student Game
Action
Save your independence checklist to Chapter
Skills: Adapting, Planning
Save your independence checklist + mental health resources to Chapter for post-school reference.
What's next
Recent alumni (1-2 years out) make ideal speakers. They remember what surprised them.