Develop independent living skills
Integrate living skills throughout the curriculum, so students develop their ability to live more independently.
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Develop self-care and life skills
Develop self-care and life skills
- Work as a team to identify and prioritise skills, for example, at an IEP meeting.
- Break skills into bite-sized pieces.
- Create a step-by-step plan to develop skills.
- Monitor and review progress regularly.
Use the School Leavers’ Toolkit
Use the School Leavers’ Toolkit
The School Leavers’ Toolkit has advice and resources on study, work and living for students who are leaving school.
Students can find out about:
- what their study and training options are.
- what to expect when it’s time to find a place of their own.
- what is expected in the workplace.
- how to budget, pay tax and save.
- getting involved in government.
- things that could affect their wellbeing.
For more information see School Leavers' Toolkit – Ministry of Education.
Support student advocacy
Support student advocacy
Help students to be able to talk about their needs and to advocate for themselves.
Support students to:
- explain their learning needs and preferences to others.
- describe teaching approaches and resources that may be barriers to learning.
- understand and articulate their rights and how to advocate for them.
- find out about, and access, available supports and resources.
Develop budgeting and money skills
Develop budgeting and money skills
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Develop independent mobility skills
Develop independent mobility skills
Familiarise students with:
- local destinations that are important for them.
- using maps and digital tools to navigate to key locations such as the library.
- using public transport options.
- independently booking specialist taxi or travel services.
- accessing specialised orientation and mobility services for eligible students with low vision or blindness.
For more information see Developmental orientation and Mobility services – BLENNZ.
Useful resources
Useful resources
School Leavers’ Toolkit
Advice and resources for students on study, work and life after leaving school.
Publisher: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
The Deaf Toolbox: NZSL
Videos giving useful information about everyday life situations. Topics include finding work, going flatting and health support.
Publisher: Attitude (NZ)
Sorted in Schools
Financial education activities and resources for schools and students.
Publisher: Retirement Commission
NZTA secondary curriculum resources
Road safety resources for teachers with students in years 9 and above, including Drivers Licence NCEA credits.
Publisher: New Zealand Transport Agency
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