It will help 14 and 15 year olds develop essential independent living skills, covering a range of topics including healthy eating, food hygiene, cooking, budgeting, savvy shopping and homemaking.

They will also be able to meet with Young Person’s Advisors and supported accommodation providers to learn more about what support is available to them as they get older.

The programme will be delivered by the Wolverhampton House Project, a council backed initiative which helps to provide homes for care leavers.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "As young people in care approach adulthood, it’s important they feel prepared, informed, and empowered to take on greater independence.

"This programme will help bridge the gap between care and adult life by providing hands on experiences in key life skills – at a pace that works for each individual.

"Giving them practical skills will help them feel more prepared and self reliant, while understanding nutrition, hygiene, and personal care will promote better physical and emotional health.

“Budgeting and shopping skills will help them to make informed, responsible financial choices, and meeting support providers and seeing real life examples of accommodation will give them a clearer picture of what lies ahead.

"This programme is all about giving young people the tools and confidence to thrive as they move towards greater independence. It will be a positive, empowering experience that will set a strong foundation for the future."

The Wolverhampton House Project, a partnership between the council, The National House Project, Wolverhampton Homes and commercial partner Reconomy, was launched in 2019.

Over the last 7 years, it has provided dozens of care leavers with an empty Wolverhampton Homes property which they are supported to refurbish and then move into. Through the process, they are able to develop the skills and confidence to build a life for themselves after leaving care.