1. I’M LEAVING HOME
By………………

2. My Decision Explain when you will leave home
Explain why you will leave home eg necessity or choice

3. I’m looking forward to…..
List the things you think will be positives about living independently.
Use your completed PMI chart (Decision Making 1 worksheet) and your completed Decision Making 2 worksheet (expert advice) for your information

4. I’m not looking forward to…
List the things you think will be negatives about living independently.
Use your completed PMI chart (Decision Making 1 worksheet) and your completed Decision Making 2 worksheet (expert advice) for your information

5. I will be earning my own money…..
Provide details of the job you have chosen.
Use the Finding a Job worksheet.
Provide as much information as you can.
Make sure you include HOW MUCH you will be earning.

6. I will live in accommodation like this…
Provide details of the accommodation you have selected. Use your Finding Accommodation worksheet information.
Include images of the property from the website you have used.
Explain why you have chosen this place
Explain who/how many, if anyone, you will share with

7. I will get this accommodation by…
Explain what you will need to do to apply for this property. Use the details on your Applying for Accommodation worksheet.
Include the name of your agent/property manager
Describe what you will need to do to maximise your chances of your application being successful

8. As a tenant I will need to…
Explain what your responsibilities as a tenant will be. Use the information from your completed Tenants rights worksheets.

9. As a tenant I will have rights to…
Explain what your rights as a tenant will be. Use the information from your completed Tenants rights worksheets.

10. To move in I will need…
Show how much you will need to pay for the bond and first lot of rent
List the items you will need to purchase or take with you when you move in. Include images of these items if you like
Show how much these will cost
Explain how you will get the money for these items
Use the information on your Leaving Home budget spreadsheet to complete this section

11. I will eat the following meals..
Provide details of your menu for a week.
Use your Menu Planner worksheet for information.

12. I will need to shop for these items…
Provide your shopping list.
Show the total cost of your weekly shopping
Use your Menu Planning worksheet for this information.

13. My weekly budget will be….
Use the details on your Leaving Home Budget spreadsheet. You can copy/paste.
Explain if you can afford these plans for your choice of home, furnishing, meals and other activities
If not, explain what decisions you may need to make

14. I feel ….
Explain if you feel you are ready, or not ready, to take the step of moving out of home. Give reasons. These could include whether you can afford it, if you are ready for the responsibilities involved etc.