Future Self
A Card Sort for Self-Expression
Understand sensory needs. Start meaningful conversations.
The Future Self card sort is a visual card sort tool to help young people explore and express how ready they feel for adulthood, across four nationally recognised Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) outcome areas. Created by a Chartered Educational and Child Psychologist, this resource empowers young people to talk about their strengths, their goals, and the areas where they’d like more support, in a way that’s accessible, affirming and age-appropriate.
55 first-person statement cards across four PfA areas (Community Inclusion, Independent Living, Learning and Employment, Health and Wellbeing)
Sorting categories: “I can do this”, “I am working on this”, “I can’t do this yet”
Clear, first-person statements, e.g. “I can cook a proper meal for myself”, “I know what my needs are and what they mean for my future”
Professional companion guide via QR code, with suggested strategies and next steps for schools and families
This resource:
Understanding a young person’s confidence and gaps in preparation for adulthood is key to unlocking effective transition planning, EHCP outcomes and person-centred support. This resource:
- Supports meaningful pupil voice in EHCP annual reviews and transition planning
- Opens up conversations about strengths, goals and areas for support across all four PfA areas
- Provides a structured starting point for co-producing a personalised PfA plan or curriculum
- Helps professionals evidence progress and priorities over time
Whether you’re exploring transition planning, annual reviews, curriculum design or personal goal setting, Future Self provides a practical and conversational way forward.
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Understand sensory needs. Start meaningful conversations.
- The Future Self card sort is a visually-supported tool to help young people reflect on their preparation for adulthood (PfA), across the four outcome areas used in EHCP annual reviews and transition planning: Community Inclusion, Independent Living, Learning and Employment, and Health and Wellbeing.
- 55 first-person statement cards across four PfA areas (Community Inclusion, Independent Living, Learning and Employment, Health and Wellbeing)
- Clear, first-person statements (e.g. “I can manage my own money and stick to a budget”, “I know what kind of work or training I’d like to do in the future”)
- Colour coded by area, matching the Areas of PfA key on the box
- Person-style symbol on every card to support understanding and accessibility
- 3 sorting feedback cards: “I can do this”, “I am working on this”, “I can’t do this yet”
- Professional companion guide via QR code, includes suggested strategies and next steps for use in schools and homes
Products
Sensory Self Cards