Adult Readiness Toolkit

A-Level Life Skills · Ages 16–18

Big transitions: greater independence, next-step applications and higher workload. Practical planning, independent living, employability, stress and financial planning.

Name: Date:

University/College Preparation

🦜 Rosie's prep list: tick as you complete.

🔎 I researched course requirements 🗓️ I tracked deadlines (UCAS/college/portfolio) 🚪 I booked open days / virtual tours ✍️ I drafted my personal statement / application answers

My next deadline is on

Living Independently

🦔 Gary: "Independent living is routines." Rate yourself (1–5).

Cooking · Cleaning · Laundry · Shopping · Admin (emails/forms)

Food shop day —

Laundry day —

Clean reset (30 min) —

Job Applications & Interviews

🦎 Elvis: "Show evidence."

📄 CV updated (skills + achievements) ✉️ One tailored cover paragraph written 👥 Two references identified

STAR answer — "Tell me about a time you handled responsibility." (Situation · Task · Action · Result):

Managing Stress & Workload

🦜 Rosie: Plan, pace, protect sleep.

My top 3 pressures: 1) 2) 3)

My weekly non-negotiables (wellbeing basics):

😴 Sleep routine 🏃 Movement (walk/gym/stretch) 🤝 One social connection

My "reset" strategy for overwhelm:

Financial Planning for Adulthood

🦔 Gary: "Track it once, worry less." Monthly mini-budget.

Income: · Essentials: · Transport:

Food: · Savings: · Fun:

One financial goal for 3 months:

One habit to start:

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A-Level Life Skills Certificate

Outstanding work, !

You practised next-step preparation, independent living, job readiness, stress management and financial planning. 💚

Signed by Rosie 🦜, Gary 🦔 and Elvis 🦎 · Date:

💚 Transitions are a lot. If you're struggling, reach out to a tutor, your GP, or a mental health service. Support is a strength.