2. developing a vision
vision
('me' 'skills and attributes')
('work exploration')
vision action plan.
Reflecting on my skills and attibutes
audit, I have learned
Through my work exploration,
I have learned
3. My Vision for My Future
think about:
It is important for me to think about all areas of
my life in the future when developing my vision.
My vision for my future is
• Where I might live
• The relationships
I might have
• How I might look
after my health
Who can help me? (My support networks) and wellbeing
• How I might spend
my leisure time
What am I doing now to support my vision?
• The work and study
I might do
My vision may change over time as I learn more about myself, experience new things and learn more about the world.
I’m a unique individual. There’s no one like me!
4. action plan
action plan
vision action plan
Remember goal
setting is about being:
Specific
Measurable
In my action plan, I will identify 1-2 long-term goals to begin with.
Attainable
Realistic
My vision statement and my I’d like to work on list will help me to
Time Related decide on the goals in my action plan.
Long term goal
Short term goals Action steps When Review date
5. learning choices
In school
In the community
Review date: ......................................................................................................................................
Student’s signature: ........................................................................................................................
Pathway Planning Officer's signature: ....................................................................................
6. now!
me!
I can write about my interests, what I’m good at, what’s important to me,
what my needs are and what’s happening in my life now. Reflecting on
my Year 8 Plan and the think about prompts can also help.
7. Think about...
• relationships that are important to me now
• who I support
• who supports me
• what makes me a good friend
• anything new or different in my relationships
• the networks or groups I am in
• the networks or groups that would be useful to me
• how I maintain a happy relationship
• my achievements at school and in the community
• the extra activities I participate in at school
• learning choices I have made at school and why I
made them
• how I learn best
• the work or learning I am involved in when I am
not at school
• what I’m proud of
• who I live with
• where I live and the impact this has on what
I do or want to do
• what responsibilities I have at home
• if my circumstances have changed
• what gives me a sense of achievement
• the qualities others admire in me
• the qualities I admire in myself
• how I manage stressful situations
• the activities I do to relax
• how I take care of myself
• how I balance my life
• how I can improve my own wellbeing
• how I spend my leisure time
• what I like about the things I do
• opportunities my leisure and recreational activities offer me
• what I’m proud of
• what I’d like to find out more about or be involved in
8. Here I can record the types of work I am interested in, ways to locate relevant information,
and the skills, attributes and learning pathways required for this type of work.
Type of work How can I find out more? What employment related skills and What learning pathways
(Sources of information) attributes will I need for this work? lead to this work?
9. These are the that employers have identified as important to get and maintain a job.
These skills, as well as others, will help me manage my life, learning and work.
This is where I list what I am
involved in and record the
skills I can demonstrate.
Valuing
diversity
Communication
Teamwork
Problem-
solving
Initiative and
Enterprise
Planning and
Organising
Self-
management
Learning
Technology
School
e.g. member of the concert band
Community
e.g. member of the scouts
Home
e.g. helping at home
10. These are the that employers have identified as important to get and maintain a
job. These skills, as well as others, will help me manage my life, learning and work.
This is where I list what I am
involved in and record the
attributes I can demonstrate.
Loyalty
Commitment
Honesty And
Integrity
Enthusiasm
Reliability
Personal
presentation
Commonsense
Positive self-
esteem
Sense of
humour
Balanced
attitude to
work and
home life
Ability to deal
with pressure
Motivation
Adaptability
School
e.g. member of the concert band
Community
e.g. member of the scouts
Home
e.g. helping at home
11. Things to work on Priorities Links to
e.g. to volunteer at the RSPCA 2 Work & Study
e.g. to improve my fitness 1 Wellbeing
