Resources
PLAN 'Prospects 4 Life and Now' booklet
Vision:
Promoting the health, well being and personal development of young people.
Aim:
To support young people discuss today, think about tomorrow and plan for the future
- The delivery can be flexible – in group settings or with individuals
- The language is simple and clear
- The book is set out in a logical way with a clear process for the young person to follow
- The book is well designed and attractive to youth
- The book creates ownership as the young person writes in it
- The book teaches and guides without being judgmental or dictatorial
- The book promotes critical thinking for responsible conduct
- The book looks and feels good quality which allows the young person to feel valued
- The book links school with work, and health with self determination
- The skills gained by young people using the book include increased cognitive awareness, improved problem solving, goal-setting and decision-making skills.
- The lessons can be aligned to the curriculum
- Young people using the book have increased their school attendance and had a higher school retention rate.
Young people use the book as a journal and they can work through the book as fast or as slow as the youth worker/mentor might want to pace it. The book has been designed to create discussion, thought and action. I believe that you will be able to use the book in a variety of settings and situations.



