Independent Living

What is Independent Living?

Travel Training

Travel Training helps young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) learn how to travel on their own. 

A Travel Trainer works with you one-to-one. They show you how ti use buses or trains safely and help you learn a route - like getting to school or college - by yourself. They usually work with young people who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

What Travel Training Helps You With

• Becoming more independent
• Learning to make your own choices
• Feeling more confident when travelling
• Needing less help from your family
• Gaining skills that can help you get to school, jobs or training
• Feeling ready for adult life

If you want to find out if you can join or ask for an application form, you can phone the Independent Travel Team on 07827663486. Or find out more information at Independent Travel Training - Wakefield Council 

Housing 

As you move into adulthood you may need to find somewhere to live and leaving home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Before you leave home you need to be sure that you are ready for independent living. Ideally you should stay with your family until you can move out in a planned way so nothing is rushed and everything runs smoothly. The best time to move out is when you feel ready, have support to move out and have already made a plan.

It can be very difficult to find somewhere to live and it can be hard to pay your bills. You could find yourself in difficulty or even homeless so it’s important you consider all options available and pick the best option for you. As with employment, good places to look for accommodation can be in your local newspaper, on noticeboards in supermarkets and on the internet. 

This Energy Saving Guide has been made for young people by young people. It can help to save money and stay safe at home.

Financial Support 

Financial support and/or benefits may be available to help you with additional costs that may arise.