Lesson 1 of 3 · 12 minutes
Setting meaningful outcomes
Outcomes that link to a pupil's plan and can be reviewed honestly.
Start with the young person
Link outcomes to existing plans (e.g. SEN support plans or an EHCP in England). Focus on what the pupil and family want to change.
Make them observable
'Will be calmer' is vague. 'Will use a chosen regulation strategy independently in 3 of 4 sessions' can be reviewed.
Review together
Agree how the provider will share observations, how often, and how pupil voice is captured.
Try it
Draft an outcome
Check your understanding
1. Which outcome is easiest to review?
Take-away
Specific, pupil-led outcomes make provision accountable.