Independent living: Managing living expenses

16+ years

This session will help prepare young people for living independently. They'll think about their options and motivations for moving out of dependent living and consider the responsibilities that come with it, such as managing essential spending - and what those essential costs might be.

KEY LEARNINGS

  • How to manage a personal budget that takes account of essential household spending
  • How to find motivation to stay in control of their money
  • The financial risks and temptations that need to be managed in everyday life

One-to-one delivery guidance notes

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Jed's balancing act

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Resource sheet: Jed's balancing act information sheet

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Resource sheet: The next move

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Resource sheet: The next move information sheet

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Next steps and information sheet

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Group delivery guidance notes

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Jed's balancing act

Download PDF (PDF, 1,091 KB)

Resource sheet: Jed's balancing act information sheet

Download PDF (PDF, 69.5 KB)

Resource sheet: The next move

Download PDF (PDF, 251 KB)

Resource sheet: The next move information sheet

Download PDF (PDF, 180 KB)

Next steps and information sheet

Download PDF (PDF, 215 KB)

Virtual delivery guidance notes

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Guide to delivering virtual sessions

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Jed's balancing act

Download PDF (PDF, 1,091 KB)

Resource sheet: Jed's balancing act information sheet

Download PDF (PDF, 69.5 KB)

Resource sheet: The next move

Download PDF (PDF, 251 KB)

Resource sheet: The next move information sheet

Download PDF (PDF, 180 KB)

Next steps and information sheet

Download PDF (PDF, 215 KB)