Ashley’s House ensures that we set a comprehensive life skills programme that integrates independent skills with core subjects like Maths and English:
Ashleys House Life Skills Programme
Cooking
Skills Covered:
- Meal planning and preparation
- Food safety and hygiene
- Nutritional knowledge
Activities:
Maths:
- Recipe Scaling: Practice fractions and multiplication by adjusting recipes for different serving sizes.
- Budgeting: Calculate the cost of ingredients and plan meals within a budget.
English:
- Recipe Writing: Write clear and concise recipes, including step-by-step instructions.
- Reading Comprehension: Follow written recipes and cooking instructions.
Cleaning
Skills Covered:
- Household cleaning techniques
- Time management
- Organisation
Activities:
Maths:
- Scheduling: Create cleaning schedules and allocate time for each task.
- Measurement: Measure cleaning solutions and understand ratios.
English:
- Instructional Writing: Write instructions for cleaning tasks.
- Reading Labels: Read and understand cleaning product labels and safety instructions.
Shopping
Skills Covered:
- Smart shopping strategies
- Price comparison
- Financial literacy
Activities:
Maths:
- Price Comparison: Compare prices and calculate discounts.
- Budgeting: Plan a shopping trip within a set budget.
English:
- List Making: Write detailed shopping lists.
- Advertisement Analysis: Analyse and understand advertisements and promotions.
Financial Acknowledgments
Skills Covered:
- Budgeting and saving
- Understanding financial products
- Basic accounting
Activities:
Maths:
- Budget Planning: Create and manage a personal budget.
- Interest Calculation: Calculate interest on savings and loans.
English:
- Financial Documents: Read and understand bank statements and financial documents.
- Report Writing: Write reports on financial planning and savings goals.
Gym Culture
Skills Covered:
- Physical fitness and health
- Gym etiquette
- Goal setting
Activities:
Maths:
- Fitness Tracking: Track progress using graphs and charts.
- Measurement: Measure heart rate, BMI, and other fitness metrics.
English:
- Goal Setting: Write fitness goals and plans.
- Research: Research and write about different types of exercises and
their benefits.
Integrated Activities
- Cooking and Maths:
Activity: Plan a week’s worth of meals within a budget, calculate the total cost, and adjust recipes for different serving sizes. - Cleaning and English:
Activity: Write a detailed cleaning schedule and instructions for each task, ensuring clarity and completeness. - Shopping and Financial Literacy:
Activity: Create a shopping list, compare prices, calculate discounts, and stay within a budget. Write a report on the shopping experience. - Gym Culture and Maths:
Activity: Track fitness progress over a month, create graphs to visualise improvements, and calculate BMI changes. - Financial Acknowledgments and English:
Activity: Read and analyse financial documents, then write a report on personal financial planning and goals.