AQA Outcome 1 Demonstrate the ability to take part in a discussion about different housing options; Carer s notes on main points discussed. Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 1
AQA Outcome 2 Demonstrate the ability to identify what is necessary in order to access one of the following: a private rented flat/ bedsit, a council tenancy or a housing association flat; PRIVATE RENTING Have to find a deposit usually 1 1/2 times the monthly rent. This could be anything from 450 upwards Monthly rents from 300 in Hampshire Housing Benefit may not pay full amount when you are under 25 Your tenancy can be ended with 2 months notice for no reason Private landlords tend to not rent to younger people, even when working Tight restrictions on what you can do in the property - even decorating may not be allowed Some landlords may not maintain their properties to a decent home standard More private rent properties available than demanded HOUSING ASSOCIATION Long waiting lists Some Housing Associations have stricter requirements - e.g. no pets/ children Usually higher rent than council There are strict requirements for maintaining the standard of properties Once you have completed your 1 year introductory period, your tenancy becomes Assured giving you more rights as a tenant Relative freedom to decorate & make improvements Housing Associations often take people from the local Housing Authority waiting lists You may have the right to buy your home in the future! LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY Long waiting lists Many properties need to be redecorated as previous tenants may have had bad taste! No carpets provided. Often just a concrete floor. Once you have completed your 1 year introductory period, your tenancy becomes Assured giving you more rights as a tenant Rent is cheaper & increases are carefully monitored, and stay in line with inflation Relative freedom to decorate & make improvements There are strict requirements for maintaining the standard of homes Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 2
AQA Outcome 3 worksheet Priority Furniture Items There are some things you just have to have! They are your priority, and you may experience difficulties if any of these are missing from your new home. Take a look through the following list of items. Put them in order of importance - 1 is the most important, 15 is the least. Add any items that you feel are PRIORITY, not just that you would like them. Cooker Cutlery Fridge Crockery Freezer Bed linen Curtains TV Sofa Washing Machine Bed Saucepans List of Items Priority 1-15 Cost Because you ve looked at your Priority Furniture, you have an understanding of why it is so necessary. But how much will this all cost? Use catalogues (e.g. Argos, Wilko Direct) or the internet to find out how much the items you need will cost. Add these figures in the 3 rd column. Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 3
In addition to your priority list, there are lots of other things that you will find very useful! Following is a checklist of just about everything you d need. You might like to tick off any items that you have already bought, or you may like to use this list to guide you in buying some of the more affordable items that you ll need in preparation for move-on. Kitchen Basic Furniture Clock Kitchen table Chairs Rubbish bin Kettle Toaster Microwave Bread bin Blender Paper towel holder Eating & Drinking Selection of serving dishes Selection of bowls Salad bowl Selection of cutlery Selection of glasses Selection of mugs & cups Selection of plates Dinner plates & side plates Large serving plate Cooking in the kitchen Can opener Baking tray Chopping board Set of knives Ladle Measuring jug Mixing bowl Oven glove & tea towels Selection of pots & pans Plastic spatula Vegetable peeler Bottle opener Wooden spoon Salt & Pepper shakers Keeping the Kitchen Clean Selection of cleaning cloths Washing liquid, disinfectant. Sweeping brush Mop & bucket Vacuum cleaner Dustpan & brush Living Room Sofa Coffee table Book shelves Curtains (& poles) or blinds Table or floor lamp TV & stand CD/ DVD storage Pictures & ornaments Cushions Bedroom Bed & mattress Bedside table Bedside lamp Wardrobe Chest of drawers Bed sheets Duvet & pillows Duvet cover & pillowcases Coat hangers Alarm clock Mirror Laundry Washing machine Clothes horse for inside drying Clothes line for outside drying Clothes pegs Iron Ironing board Laundry basket Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 4
Bathroom DIY Shower curtain & rings Step ladder Shower attachment, if no shower Extension lead Towel rack Spare light bulbs Towels, hand towels & flannels Hammer Bathroom mat Screwdrivers Toilet brush Pliers Toilet roll holder Measuring tape Toilet roll!! Drill Soap dish Miscellaneous must haves Plunger Plasters & bandages Safety first Antibiotic ointment Smoke alarm Thermometer Carbon monoxide alarm Small scissors & tweezers Torch Over the counter painkillers Fire extinguisher Fire blanket Is it realistic for you to expect to be able to buy these things as soon as you get a flat? Do you have any savings that you can use to buy these items? You may be eligible for financial support. However decisions take approximately 10 weeks (or more) and even then you may be refused. You need an alternative plan! What about second hand, charity shops, Freecycle, Ebay, Poundland, car boot sales, etc In the Olden Days there was a tradition called the Hope Chest or Bottom Drawer. Typically, a young woman would be getting items for when she married and moved into her new home with her new husband. Money was tight back then, so this sort of preparation was essential there were no grants or benefits in those days, and getting a loan was for people who already had money! You can develop your own modern take on this old tradition. All you need to build your own Hope Chest is a box. Any box will do, but you could decorate it with gift wrapping paper, or wallpaper samples if you want it to look nice. Each week/ fortnight when you get some money, spend a couple of quid on something from your list, a tin opener, a couple of kitchen utensils, a set of mugs Each time you add something to your box, tick it off of your list. You ll be amazed at how quickly it builds up and you will feel a great sense of achievement at what you are able to accomplish in preparation for independent living. Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 5
AQA Outcome 3 Demonstrate the ability to find out what type of financial assistance may be available from the local authority and/ or charity organisations to meet the costs of moving in, decorating, rent and other bills; Moving in- Decorating- Rent- Other bills- AQA Outcome 4 Demonstrate the ability to identify at least four things which should be checked when viewing a property; 1-2- 3-4- Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 6
AQA Outcome 4 worksheet Read through the property description and then list its positive and negative points below: Property 1 A Council owned flat. It is a one-bedroom flat in a 3-storey block on a council estate. The estate is on a cul-de-sac. There is no lift, but there are a number of stairways. The flat has a Yale lock and a number of smaller locks. The living room and bedroom are spacious and the kitchen, although small, is newly decorated and fitted with new units. There is no furniture, carpets or curtains and the whole flat badly needs decorating. In the lounge, there are signs of damp where the wallpaper is peeling away from the wall. There is no central heating only electric storage heaters. There is no gas supply to the property. Positive Points Negative Points 1-1- 2-2- 3-3- 4-4- 5-5- Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 7
AQA Outcome 4 worksheet Read through the property description and then list its positive and negative points below: Property 2 A Housing Association flat. It is a studio flat in a converted house, with 3 other flats. It is on the ground floor at the back of the house. There is a shared garden that needs a lot of work doing to it. The house is on a residential street that seems quite safe, although you have heard from friends that there is a lot of crime in the area. The flat is newly decorated with a modern kitchen. There is a shared front door, and your flat has its own front door with a spy hole and a Yale lock. One of the flats is occupied by a family with 2 small children, and new tenants are about to move into the other 2 flats. The train station is about 15 minutes walk away, and there is a bus stop around the corner. Positive Points Negative Points 1-1- 2-2- 3-3- 4-4- Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 8
AQA Outcome 5 Demonstrate the ability to identify at least four things that should be checked before signing a tenancy agreement; 1-2- 3-4- AQA Outcome 6 Demonstrate the ability to identify at least two sources of help, advice and support in finding new accommodation and applying for financial assistance; 1-2- Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 9
AQA Unit Award Scheme: Checklist and Portfolio Content Centre Name: Centre Number: Student Name: Student Number: Unit Title: HOUSEHOLD: PREPARING TO SIGN A TENANCY AGREEMENT Unit Code: 70314 Outcomes Evidence Date completed Carer s Signature 1 Discussion notes 2 Accessing accommodation 3 Furniture worksheet 3 Financial support providers 4 Viewing checklist 4 Property 1 worksheet 4 Property 2 worksheet 5 Tenancy checklist 6 Accommodation assistance Carer/ worker s signature Date completed Assessor s signature Date completed Worksheets created by Beth McGinn (HCC Foster Carer) Hampshire Fostering Network 2016 Page 10
AQA Unit Award Scheme: Summary Sheet Name of Centre Centre No Unit Title Preparing to sign a tenancy agreement Unit Code 70314 *Dates must be used to record the achievement of each outcome in the columns below Outcomes * Student Details 1 2 3 Moving1 3 Décor 2 3 Rent 3 3 Other 4 4 Check 1 4 Check 2 4 Check 3 4 Check 4 5 Check 1 5 Check 2 5 Check 3 5 Check 4 Date of Completion Number rr Name SURNAME, FORENAME Signed (Unit teacher) Signed (Co-ordinator) Date Sheet No 1 of 2 AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX.
AQA Unit Award Scheme: Summary Sheet Name of Centre Centre No Unit Title Preparing to sign a tenancy agreement Unit Code 70314 *Dates must be used to record the achievement of each outcome in the columns below Outcomes * Student Details 6 Source 1 6 Source 2 Date of Completion Number rr Name SURNAME, FORENAME Signed (Unit teacher) Signed (Co-ordinator) Date Sheet No 2 of 2 AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX.