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.
Below, you can download our parent brochure, which provides an overview of the Ashley’s House Life Skills Programme. The brochure explains how our approach supports autistic girls in developing essential life skills, building confidence, encouraging independence, and promoting emotional well-being. It also offers insight into the activities we provide and how our programme is tailored to support each child’s individual strengths and needs.