Level 3-4 what you may notice

Transitions to next stage of education or to employment

  • adapts to the next stage of education with planned preparation and some guidance and support
  • understands sequencing of events and can plan for later in the day or week with occasional guidance (which may be visual)
  • follows multiple-step instructions, completes some tasks without guidance after practice, and asks if further instruction is needed
  • can outline their hopes for the future when questioned and select some steps to achieve these when given options

Friends, relationships & community

  • can engage in some level of social interaction and is willing and able to communicate with peers and adults, with infrequent difficulties 
  • can engage in social interaction with no inappropriate sexualised behaviour
  • is mostly able to express their own wishes and feelings, and has alternative strategies in more challenging circumstances
  • will mostly consider their own safety or that of others before making decisions
  • is willing to engage in others' plans despite very infrequent misunderstanding of others' purpose, how they should interact or wanting to take over
  • can confidently manage a travel plan

Independent Living

  • can independently dress, wash and use the toilet, but sometimes needs prompts in one or more of these areas
  • is confident undertaking food preparation and choosing a healthy diet, after appropriate guidance 
  • understands safety in the home with occasional prompts
  • understands how to use money (including saving) and the concept of value, with occasional prompting

Good Health

  • the pupil can communicate their health needs, whether physical or mental, but infrequently will require prompts or questions
  • the pupil remembers to complete basic, routine healthcare management tasks, including taking medication, and will often take steps to manage those that are not routine without prompts
  • the pupil can take steps to manage their emotional responses