Pathway planning is one of the most important tools available to professionals supporting young people in care. Done well, it creates a clear, personalised roadmap from placement to independence. Done poorly, it leaves young people unprepared and vulnerable.
At Oasis Home Services, pathway planning is embedded into every placement from day one.
What Is a Pathway Plan?
A Pathway Plan is a statutory document for young people aged 16+ in or leaving care. It outlines their current needs, goals, and the support they will receive to achieve independence. It should be co-produced with the young person — not written about them.
Key Elements of an Effective Pathway Plan
- Housing: current placement and future move-on options
- Education, Employment & Training (EET): current status and goals
- Health: physical and emotional wellbeing needs
- Life skills: what the young person can do and what support is needed
- Relationships: family contact, support networks
- Financial: benefits, budgeting, financial literacy
How Oasis Supports Pathway Planning
Our team contributes directly to pathway planning through weekly keywork sessions, EET coaching, therapeutic input, and social work oversight. We provide written placement reports, attend pathway review meetings, and ensure our support plans are aligned with the young person’s pathway goals.
The Goal
Every young person we support should leave Oasis more capable, more confident, and better prepared for adult life than when they arrived. Pathway planning is the framework that makes that possible.
For referrals or placement enquiries, contact our team 24/7.
