Daily living skills

Within this section, there are four programmes of learning which all help to give our young people a toolkit of essential skills for life.

These programmes of learning are:

Personal care
Meal-time practices
Leisure and social
Looking after my environment

Under each programme of learning there are skills to be learnt. These are selected based on the individual’s level of understanding and what is achievable for them. To support the learning, skill steps are used by the staff team to offer a consistent approach.

For example:

Area of learning: Daily living skills

Programme of learning: Personal care

Learning focus: Brushing teeth

I can statement: I can get my toothbrush

Priors Court Learning Framework Pyramid

Find out more about our curriculum

To find out more about what young people learn at Prior's Court, please contact Annette Robinson, Education and Care PA

Email Annette See all areas of learning See our policies and key documents

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