YOUNG people in Erewash will have "lessons in life'" this year – thanks to an Erewash Borough Council project.

Called Reality Street, the project will teach pupils about living independently, managing a household budget, financial issues and details of crucial topics such as taxes, debt and credit.

The council's housing options team has secured money from Derbyshire Primary Care Trust's health and housing fund to provide the in-school project for year-11 pupils.

Councillor Carol Hart, borough council deputy leader, said: "We are delighted to be able to ensure this pace-setting activity goes into Erewash and is another example of the hard work put in to prevent homelessness among young people."