Using the Outcome Sequence to Develop Goals

The Facilitator leads participants in developing the student’s post-school goals for the priority areas identified in Step 4: Identifying the Priority Areas.

This involves the following steps of the Outcome Sequence:

Step 1: What matters, who matters and where matters to the student (and his/her aspirations where appropriate). What are their strengths, assets and qualities?

Step 2: What is working and what is not working now?

Step 3: What is the positive change you want to see.
(This could be either changing what is not working or moving towards an aspiration.)

Step 4: Make this into a specific outcome.

Step 5: Now check it!
(Assess the quality of the goal using the checklist.)

The Outcome Sequence

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PCP SPOTLIGHT: The Outcome Sequence

A goal is more than an educational target; it embodies a vision aligned with the student’s aspirations as seen in the Golden Thread:  

[Image of Golden Thread]

It transcends mere solutions, reflecting a deep understanding of the student’s genuine needs and serves as a guiding vision, influencing a series of tailored support and actions, ensuring a comprehensive and individualised approach towards the student’s post-school life.   

Writing goals is a challenging but critical step in the FEM. 

Here are a few reminders when writing Goals: 

A time-bound aspiration that a time-bound aspiration that the student and those supporting him/her will strive towards attaining.  

The goal states WHAT, not HOW.  

Do not embed the solution in the goal. (Solutions are discussed only at the next FEM step!)  

Be specific. 

Identify priority areas. 

Start with broad statements but make them concrete!  

Link the goal to what matters to the student. 

The goal should not merely be education-focused, but an aspiration that an aspiration that matters to the child. 

Do not use service speak (E.g. The student’s goal is to get into a Day Activity Centre to learn how to read). 

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Refer to the following checklist to ensure that the goal is targeted and meaningful.