A complete 60-minute PSHE lesson preparing students for university, apprenticeships or independent living.
This fully editable PowerPoint lesson explores the emotional, social and practical challenges of moving away from home. Students reflect on homesickness, changing relationships, independence and wellbeing through engaging discussion activities, scenarios and critical thinking tasks.

Included in this resource

✔ 60-minute fully editable PowerPoint

✔ Learning outcomes

✔ Retrieval starter

✔ Think–Pair–Share activities

✔ Myth vs Reality discussion

✔ TED-Ed video activity with guided questions

✔ Reflection tasks

✔ Flatmate dilemma scenarios

✔ Life skills self-assessment

✔ Exit reflection

Students will explore
Emotional impact of leaving home
Homesickness and resilience
Maintaining friendships and family relationships
Healthy communication and boundaries
Long-distance relationships
Digital boundaries
Life skills needed before leaving home
Strategies for becoming independent while maintaining wellbeing.
Suitable for
Year 13 PSHE
Sixth Form Tutorial
Tutor Time
University Preparation
Post-18 Preparation
Careers Education
Transition to Higher Education
Why teachers like this resource
Minimal preparation required
Highly interactive
Encourages thoughtful discussion
Age-appropriate for older students
Covers an often-overlooked aspect of transition
Promotes wellbeing alongside independence