SEN Functional Life Skills - Preparing for Adulthood Bundle

Prepare learners for life beyond the classroom with this comprehensive SEN Functional Life Skills – Preparing for Adulthood Bundle.

Designed for teenagers and young adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN/SEND), this growing collection of downloadable PDF modules helps learners develop the practical knowledge, confidence and independence needed for everyday life, further education and employment. The bundle is also ideal for students working towards Functional Skills qualifications.

Using authentic, real-world scenarios, each module develops literacy, numeracy, communication and decision-making skills through engaging, accessible activities that encourage learners to apply their knowledge to realistic situations.

This bundle currently includes:

✔ Catching a Train – Planning journeys, reading timetables and tickets, travelling independently

✔ Healthy Eating – Food groups, nutrition, food labels, calories, healthy choices and eating out

✔ Online Safety – Fake news, scams, passwords, social media, AI images and responsible online behaviour

✔ Applying for a Job – Job adverts, CV writing, application forms, interview preparation and employability skills

✔ Form Filling & Personal Information – Completing forms, protecting personal information, identity theft, GDPR awareness and real-world paperwork

✔ Choosing a Career – Exploring careers, workplace expectations, reasonable adjustments, salaries and personal strengths

✔ Schedules & Organisation – Timetables, appointments, calendars, invitations, routines and time management

✔ Supermarket Budgeting – Comparing prices, understanding offers, loyalty cards and making informed shopping decisions

✔ Reading Medicine Labels – Understanding medicine packaging, instructions, dosage information and safety guidance

Skills Developed

Across the bundle, learners will develop skills in:

• Functional reading and comprehension

• Everyday writing and form filling

• Practical maths and budgeting

• Independent decision-making

• Organisation and time management

• Digital literacy and online safety

• Employability and career readiness

• Independent travel

• Shopping and money management

• Healthy lifestyles

• Understanding official documents

• Building confidence for adulthood

Accessibility

All modules have been designed with accessibility in mind and are presented in a 14pt dyslexia-friendly font wherever possible. Activities use authentic layouts, realistic documents and clear language to help learners build confidence through meaningful, practical learning.

Ideal For

SEN / SEND learners
Functional Skills
Life Skills programmes
Preparing for Adulthood
Alternative Provision
Supported Learning
KS3, KS4 and Post-16
Special schools
Mainstream inclusion
Independent living programmes
Employability and transition planning

This bundle provides a structured, engaging and highly practical programme of learning that supports young people as they develop the essential skills needed for greater independence, employment and everyday life.

Buying the bundle offers excellent value compared with purchasing each module individually, making it an ideal resource for schools, colleges and support settings looking to build a comprehensive life skills curriculum.