This learning area, which is one of the four created to support pupils develop skills for independent living, supports teaching and learning around going shopping.

When shopping for food there are a number of steps to follow. This area looks at what the key considerations are for travelling to and from the shops and choosing and buying food once there.

To support learning, the following is available:

• a teachers' guide, with activity ideas;
• stimulus materials and worksheets.

These resources, to support the development of skills for independent living, meet the Guidelines for producers and users of school education resources about food.