Life Skills
Where to begin?
If you are beginning to think about the future then some of the online courses below will help to get you thinking about the sort of life skills that you may need to develop in the next few years!
Managing my money for young adults
The science of nutrition and healthy eating
Live smart: Your essential guide to living at university
Leapskills
The interactive 'Leapskills' package is another excellent way of exploring what living away from home for the first time (and sharing with others!) might be like. You can access the interactive game here:
https://leapskills.unitestudents.com/students
The following resources are also part of the Leapskills package. The powerpoint slides explain a little more about the rationale behind the game and there is also a copy of the questions in case you have any difficulties accessing the interactive resource.
Other area to explore
The pages in this section will help you to explore some of these skills further:
Exploring University as an option
If you're thinking specifically about university, then some of the following links may also be useful:
https://www.unbiased.co.uk/news/students/students-living-away-from-home
https://www.ucas.com/connect/blogs
If you're considering apprenticeships, employment or alternative forms of training, then don't forget to look at the Careers Guidance pages for further information on these routes.