Learning Pathway Planning Day
Wednesday 18 November 2026
At Outwood Academy Portland, we believe that every child deserves to be known, understood and supported as an individual. While our traditional parents’ evenings provide valuable subject-specific feedback, Learning Pathway Days give us dedicated time to look beyond academic attainment and consider the whole child: their progress, attendance, wellbeing, personal development, achievements and future aspirations. Our aim is to strengthen the partnership between home and school, celebrate successes, identify opportunities for further development and agree on clear next steps. Your child’s Personal Development Mentor will take the lead in bringing together information from across the academy to develop a shared understanding of your child’s needs and aspirations.
Between 12:00 pm and 6:45 pm, parents and carers will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s Personal Development Mentor. These individual meetings will provide dedicated time to discuss your child’s progress, attendance, personal development and next steps.
Conversations will be tailored to each year group and may include key milestones such as settling into Year 7, reading progress, Year 9 options choices, and Year 11 examination preparation and post-16 destinations.
We strongly encourage every family to make every effort to attend their scheduled meeting. We want to move beyond individual conversations about subject grades and ensure that every family has a dedicated opportunity to discuss their child’s wider experience, celebrate achievements and plan for the future. Your insight as a parent or carer is invaluable. By working together, we can identify barriers early, strengthen support where it is needed and ensure that every student has a clear pathway towards success, including their future education, employment and training destinations.