A Framework of Outcomes for Young People 3.0
- Network of Regional Youth Work Units
- Aug 24
- 1 min read
This report updates the long-standing Framework of Outcomes for Young People, first developed in 2012, to reflect the latest evidence and practice on supporting young people’s socio-emotional skill development (SESD).
The framework is designed for youth practitioners, organisations, and commissioners to plan, deliver, and evaluate provision that helps young people thrive.
Key elements include:
Socio-emotional skills as the central outcome of youth provision, shown to underpin positive life outcomes in education, work, health, and relationships.
The Young People’s Socio-emotional Skills in Context Model, which recognises how personal, family, community, and societal factors shape young people’s development.
The Neuroperson Model, highlighting the mental skills (schemas, beliefs, awareness) that underpin behaviour and growth.
Six core skill domains: emotion management, empathy, initiative, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.
A strong emphasis on quality practice – trauma-informed, relational, and intentional staff behaviours (warmth, responsiveness, scaffolding, supporting awareness) that create the conditions for young people’s growth.
Tools for evaluation and continuous quality improvement, including surveys, observational tools, and the Quality Practice Tool.
By reframing outcomes around socio-emotional skills, the framework aims to provide the sector with a shared language and evidence base for improving practice, tackling inequalities, and demonstrating impact.
