08/06/2026
The pathway plan says cooking. Budgeting. Tenancy skills.
And then a young person leaves, and you find yourself wondering if they're actually ready.
Ofsted asked care leavers what actually helped them. The answers weren't about life skill checklists. They were about feeling safe, having consistent adults and knowing where to turn.
The practical skills matter. But a young person can't really use them until the foundations are in place.