Effective Pathway Planning

Join us for this session designed for professionals supporting young people as they transition towards independence. This seminar explores how to develop and implement effective, person-centred Pathway Plans that go beyond compliance and genuinely support young people to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.

📅 Date & Time: 11th June, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Live Online via Teams
📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)
🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+)

Pathway Plans are a key tool in preparing young people for adulthood, yet they can often become process-driven rather than purpose-driven. This session will help you reframe planning as a dynamic, relational process that reflects each young person’s journey, aspirations, and evolving needs.

Why This Course Matters

A strong Pathway Plan can make the difference between a young person feeling supported and empowered, or overwhelmed and unprepared. This course will help participants:
✔️ Understand the purpose, structure, and legal expectations of Pathway Plans
✔️ Develop individualised, realistic, and outcome-focused plans
✔️ Engage young people meaningfully in the planning process
✔️ Link Pathway Plans to risk assessments, care/support plans, and independence skills
✔️ Use Pathway Plans as a tool to evidence progress and support transitions

Course Highlights

🔹 Understanding Pathway Planning – Legal framework, purpose, and responsibilities
🔹 Person-Centred Planning – Capturing voice, identity, and aspirations
🔹 From Paper to Practice – Making plans active, relevant, and regularly reviewed
🔹 Linking Plans to Outcomes – Education, employment, health, relationships, and independence
🔹 Common Pitfalls & Good Practice – What works and what to avoid

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for key workers, personal advisors, social workers, managers, and support staff involved in developing or reviewing Pathway Plans. It is particularly relevant for those working with care leavers and young people preparing for independence.

Meet Your Trainer: Pravina Patel

Pravina Patel is a senior leader in children’s social care with over 20 years of experience across children’s residential care, supported accommodation, safeguarding leadership, and education services. She has extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, Ofsted registration, and leading multi-site services supporting young people with complex needs. Pravina is particularly experienced in trauma-informed practice, contextual safeguarding, and strengthening governance systems that promote safe, high-quality care environments. She currently works as a Registered Service Manager and Responsible Individual, overseeing multiple services for young people and leading safeguarding, workforce development, and quality assurance systems.

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