Phase 4 Outline: comprehensive account of the concern

The outline involves refining the initial hypothesis based on a thorough analysis of collected information, which aids in outlining preliminary strategies and interventions for addressing the child or young person's issues, with the flexibility to update this living document as more information becomes available or the child's situation evolves.

  • based on all the information you have gathered and your detailed analysis, re-visit and refine your initial hypothesis using the outline tool.   This should provide a more nuanced understanding of the nature of the child or young person’s difficulties.  
  • this will inform the next stage by providing the outline of the preliminary ideas for strategies and interventions that might be appropriate for addressing the concern. These will be developed fully in the next phase.  
  • remember, this outline is a "living document" that should be updated and refined as new information becomes available or the child or young person’s situation changes.