We welcome expressions of interest from charitable trusts and funders who wish to support this programme. There are opportunities to fund either part of the initiative:
Online Theory Training: Funding will help ensure that care leavers across the UK can access this essential training free of charge, equipping them with the knowledge and certification they need for independent living.
Simulated Home Environment: Support for this element will enable us to build and expand the training hub in Nottingham, where care leavers can gain hands-on experience in managing a home and developing practical life skills.
If you represent a charitable trust or funding organisation and are interested in supporting this initiative, please get in touch with us to explore potential partnerships.
For more information, contact us at terry@ngalloway.co.uk or give me a call 07838317574
By supporting this programme, we can help care leavers across the UK gain the confidence and skills needed for independent living. Your participation and support are crucial to making this a success.
For more information, contact us at terry@ngalloway.co.uk or give me a call 07838317574
We are conducting a survey to understand the level of interest from care leavers, local authorities, and businesses that may want to support this initiative.
Would you be interested in participating in this programme? Let us know what skills you would like to learn and whether you would attend in Nottingham or use the online training.
Would you like to offer this programme to care leavers in your area? How many care leavers do you estimate would participate? Would you share this programme with personal advisers (PAs) and other professionals working with care leavers?
We are looking for businesses to contribute in the following ways:
Financial sponsorship to support the programme
Material donations, such as tools, equipment, and work clothing
Expertise and training content to be included in the online module
Volunteering time to help build the physical training space
If you are a business or organisation that wants to get involved, let us know how you can contribute.
At Norman Galloway Homes, we are developing a proposal for a Life Skills Programme to ensure care leavers can develop the knowledge and confidence to manage their homes effectively. This programme is aimed at equipping care leavers with the skills to maintain their living spaces, manage energy usage, and handle home maintenance tasks.
The online training module is designed to be accessible to care leavers across the UK for free. This part of the programme provides structured online learning through video tutorials, written guides, and interactive assessments. The objective is to equip care leavers with essential knowledge-based skills related to home maintenance, safety, and independent living. There will be over 100 practical skills to learn and 50 admin type skills in this theory part of the programme. Each module includes a short test, and upon successful completion, care leavers receive a certificate of achievement, which can be used as evidence when applying for social housing or independent accommodation. Part One will be developed and filmed with care leavers at our extended hub in Nottingham.
We are extending our training hub space in Nottingham to develop a real-world learning environment where care leavers can practice hands-on home maintenance tasks in a safe and supportive setting. The pilot will initially be rolled out to care leavers living in our accommodation in Nottingham, then expanding later to Care Leavers living in Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands Mayoral Region.
The training hub will allow care leavers to practice these skills in a simulated home environment with guidance from trained professionals. The aim is to build practical confidence so that participants feel ready to apply these skills in their own homes.
Both parts of this programme have the same learning elements the only difference is that part 1 is online and part 2 is delivered at our extended training hub. Below are examples of what is included, but this is in development and not an exhaustive list.
Example Administrative & Life Management Skills
Example Practical Skills:
This interactive skills pilot offers young people a real-world learning environment, ensuring they are prepared for independent living and housing responsibilities. This skills training space is designed to provide young people with practical, hands-on experience in household maintenance. The space is divided into three interactive zones, each focused on developing essential skills for home repairs, maintenance, and independent living. These are:
This section mimics real-world home maintenance challenges, allowing participants to develop DIY skills, boost confidence, and gain knowledge that can be applied to independent living or future employment in property maintenance and trade work. It provides hands-on experience in essential DIY home improvement and repair tasks, helping participants build practical skills for maintaining and improving their living spaces.
The zone features:
This section equips participants with vital knowledge about electrical safety, fault prevention, and managing kitchen appliances, promoting self-sufficiency in home maintenance.
The Kitchen & Electrical Zone focuses on electrical safety, kitchen maintenance, and troubleshooting. Its not an exhaustive list but includes:
By working in this section, participants will gain valuable plumbing skills, reduce reliance on external services, and ensure their homes remain in good condition.
The Bathroom & Plumbing Zone provides practical experience in plumbing and water system maintenance. This area includes:
