Welcome to Cornerstone
Cornerstone is a practical, easy-to-follow guide designed to help young people develop the essential skills they need to live independently. Covering financial literacy, employment skills, household management, mental well-being, and social communication, Cornerstone is an invaluable resource for those transitioning into adulthood.
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Cornerstone
Used by social care organizations, schools, and youth programs, this comprehensive guide provides structured learning and real-world advice to build confidence and independence.
At Cornerstone, we equip young people with the essential life skills they need to thrive independently. From budgeting and cooking to employment prep, mental health awareness, and tenancy guidance — our structured support helps each young person build confidence, resilience, and readiness for adulthood.
Living Skills
At Cornerstone, we deliver a structured Independent Living Skills programme designed to prepare young people aged 16–18 for successful, sustainable independence. Our approach covers key areas including financial literacy, tenancy readiness, employability, health and wellbeing, and personal safety. Each young person is supported through tailored keywork sessions and practical tools, aligned with Ofsted expectations and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023.
Compliance
Our policies cover every aspect of care from safeguarding, missing from placement, and safer recruitment, to equality, staff conduct, health and wellbeing, and daily operations. Each policy is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and the evolving needs of the young people we support.
If you're a professional or provider and would like access to our full Cornerstone policy pack, or a tailored version for your own service, please get in touch.
What’s Inside the Cornerstone eBook?
The Cornerstone: Independent Living Skills for Young People eBook is a practical, accessible guide designed to prepare care-experienced young people aged 16–18 for adulthood. Inside, you’ll find structured sections covering:
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Financial Literacy – Budgeting, saving, benefits, and managing money responsibly
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Employment Skills – CV writing, interviews, workplace rights
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Household Maintenance – Cleaning routines, home safety, basic repairs
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Cooking & Meal Planning – Easy, budget-friendly recipes and meal prep tips
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Mental Health & Wellbeing – Resilience, stress management, and seeking help
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Social & Communication Skills – Conflict resolution, confidence-building, and digital etiquette
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Substance Misuse Awareness – Risks, exploitation (including cuckooing and county lines), and support services
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Sexual Health & Healthy Relationships – Consent, contraception, STI awareness
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Safety, Rights & Responsibilities – Including online safety, identity, and decision-making
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Specialist Sections – For asylum seekers, young women (e.g. periods), young men (e.g. testicular health), and LGBTQ+ awareness
It also includes:
✅ A printable Goal Setting Template
✅ Key learning activities
✅ A bonus Child Safeguarding Policy for providers
ALL FOR £30.00
Ofstead
Meeting Ofsted’s Expectations with Cornerstone
Ofsted emphasizes the importance of preparing young people for independent living, particularly those in care or supported settings. Their inspections focus on whether young people develop essential life skills, such as managing finances, maintaining a household, securing employment, and building resilience. Cornerstone aligns with these expectations by providing structured, practical guidance in these key areas. The eBook ensures that social care organizations and educators can demonstrate a clear, evidence-based approach to supporting young people’s transitions into adulthood—helping them meet Ofsted’s standards for personal development, well-being, and life skills training
Frequently Asked Questions
"You may not have chosen the path you started on, but you have the power to choose where it leads. Your future is yours to build—step by step, day by day."
[Sam Jordan]
Contact us
Feel free to reach out to us with any inquiries or to schedule a tutoring session. We are here to help enhance your academic skills and knowledge.
Location
Cornerstone
Liverpool, United Kingdom
About us
Cornerstone is a youth-focused initiative dedicated to helping young people—especially those leaving care—build the skills they need for independent living. From financial literacy and employment to mental well-being and safety, our resources are designed to empower and support young people as they navigate adulthood with confidence.