- Promote a whole-setting approach to independence, embedding it across curriculum and enrichment activities.
- Offer differentiated opportunities for young people to participate in community life, including volunteering and social groups.
- Encourage use of online support services such as The Mix – offering free advice on housing, money, mental health, and relationships.
- Support young people to explore their aspirations for independent living, including where and how they might want to live.
- Include housing options in curriculum discussions and provide accessible information about supported living, shared housing, and tenancy rights - Bury Independent Living Factsheet.
- Use extra-curricular activities (e.g. trips, clubs) to build independence and confidence in unfamiliar settings.
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