Welcome to Cornerstone
Cornerstone is a trusted resource designed to support young people on their path to independent living. Developed with experience and care, our tools and guidance cover essential life skills — from financial literacy and employment to health, well-being, and housing. Whether you're a young person, carer, or professional, Cornerstone provides the structure and support to help build confident, capable futures.
Cornerstone is a comprehensive resource developed for professionals working with care leavers and vulnerable young people. Aligned with Ofsted expectations, the ebook provides practical guidance across key areas including financial literacy, housing, employment, mental health, and safeguarding. Designed to support structured life skills development, it is an essential tool for supported accommodation providers, social workers, and youth services.
Supporting Ofsted Compliance
Cornerstone: Independent Living Skills for Young People has been developed to support providers of Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation in delivering high-quality, outcomes-focused support for 16–18-year-olds. This resource is aligned with the Supported Accommodation National Standards (2023) and reflects key principles from the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, including:
- Regulation 5 – Promoting access to services and support that meet young people’s diverse needs.
- Regulation 10 – Supporting health and well-being.
- Regulation 12 – Promoting safety and protection from harm.
- Regulation 13 – Supporting positive relationships.
- Regulation 14 – Preparing for independence and adulthood.
By offering practical, age-appropriate guidance across essential life areas, Cornerstone helps providers demonstrate a proactive approach to:
- Promoting independence, resilience, and personal growth
- Supporting equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
- Embedding safeguarding and risk awareness
- Fulfilling inspection-ready documentation and planning
Independent Living Skills
This is where our journey begins. Cornerstone Independent Living Skills, located in Liverpool is dedicated to helping 16 to 18 year olds, Care Leavers develop the skills they need to live independently.
Why Choose Cornerstone ?
Cornerstone offers a structured, high-quality resource developed by an experienced Social Care Consultant with a proven track record in supporting care-experienced young people. Rooted in real practice and aligned with Ofsted's Quality Standards, Cornerstone supports the delivery of key independent living outcomes.
What to Expect from Cornerstone ?
This comprehensive toolkit equips young people with practical life skills across areas such as financial literacy, employment readiness, health, and emotional well-being. It also includes interactive, fillable resources that support reflective learning and evidence progress — ideal for key work sessions, pathway planning, and outcome tracking.
Whether you're commissioning services, delivering supported accommodation, or looking for a ready-to-use solution to enhance your provision, Cornerstone ensures consistency, compliance, and meaningful impact.
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