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The SOUL RecordTM
Measuring the Immeasurable
Liz LoftusInvolve Youth Services Development Worker
Sandra HenniganCo-ordinator, Ballina Youth Project
By the end of this session you will:
• Know what soft outcomes are
• Know how they can be measured
• Have heard some examples of
its practice
What is The SOUL Record?
The SOUL Record is a flexible toolkit offering an effective method of measuring progression in soft
outcomes e.g. confidence, self-esteem and problem solving.
Who is it for?
The SOUL Record is currently used by voluntary groups ,county councils,
schools, children’s centres, community groups, youth work organisations, health schemes and mentoring organisations.
It is best used for one to one sessions, but can be used with some groups.
The SOUL Record is suitable for projects where there is face to face contact with individuals over
a period of time. It can be used with a wide variety of people and
there are sections suitable for adults, young people and children.
5 Key Areas used to measure Young People
Being Healthy Body & Mind
Lifestyle
Staying Safe Keeping out of harm
Being loved and cared for
Enjoying and Achieving School & Community
Getting the most out of life
Making a Positive Contribution At home
In the community
Economic Well Being Work, education and training
Home and Community
What are “soft outcomes”?
Soft Outcomes Hard OutcomesIntangible Easily defined
Subjective Objective
Sliding scale Absolute
Qualitative data Quantitative data
Intermediate goal End goal
Measuring Soft Outcomes
• User’s self-assessment
• Adults, children & young people
• Solution focused approach
• Brief therapy
Responsibility Self-awareness Confidence Problem solving Motivation Inter-personal skills Prioritisation Time management Self-esteem Adaptability Values Communication Behaviour Planning Relationships Attitude Initiative Reliability Aspirations Decision making Responsibility Self-awareness Confidence Problem solving Motivation Inter-personal skills Prioritisation Time management Self-esteem Adaptability Values Communication Behaviour Planning Relationships Attitude Initiative Reliability Aspirations Decision making Responsibility Self-awareness Confidence Problem solving Motivation Inter-personal skills Prioritisation Time management Self-esteem Adaptability Values Communication Behaviour Planning Relationships Attitude Initiative Reliability Aspirations Decision making
Questionnaires
• Six questionnaires to choose from
• For use with individuals or groups
• Positive statements
• Best practice is to complete 3 times
• Conversation prompts
Worksheets
• Focuses on one area
• Progress measured against agreed goals
• Small steps to change
• One to one sessions
• Provides structure & focus
SOUL users across the UK
Benefits & Impacts: Users
• Gives users a voice
• Encourages participation
• Identifies areas for change
• Motivates
Benefits & Impacts: Staff
• Get to know young people• Identifies needs of young people• Structure & focus to sessions• Tracks progress • Builds confidence
Benefits & Impacts: Funders
• Evidence for NQSF
• Supports funding applications
• Performance management
• Evidence of progression
In summary
• Gives clients a voice
• Flexible framework of support
• Evidence for funding applications
• Quality assurance
• Performance management
For further information contact:
Sarah DurkeSOULCoordinator
01603 773364 www.soulrecord.org
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