A one-page profile is a form that captures important information about your child before they enter our Education Navigation pathway. It provides a snapshot of their needs, strengths, and preferences, making it easier for our advisers to deliver tailored support.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to complete it.
What is a one-page profile?
A one-page profile captures essential information about your child under four headings:
- What is important to me?
- Likes and dislikes
- How best to support me?
- How best to communicate with me?
What is the purpose of a one-page profile?
A one-page profile ensures your child’s voice is heard throughout their Education Navigation journey, helping our team to view your child as an individual rather than just a student. It’s a practical way to understand what’s most important to your child and how they prefer to be supported.
We suggest your child completes the one-page profile themselves, with your supervision if necessary, so they can feel included and empowered in the process. This gives us a glimpse into their personality, learning style, and specific needs.
Accessing your one-page profile
- Sign in. Start by signing into your ProblemShared client dashboard.
- Go to forms. Click the “Go to forms” button. You can access your one-page profile from this page.
- Download one-page profile. Click the “Download” button next to your one-page profile. This will open the form in a new tab. On the menu bar at the top of your screen, select File > Save As to download a PDF copy the one-page profile onto your computer.
- Complete one-page profile. Use Adobe Acrobat to open the one-page profile, just like you did with your self-report form at the referral stage of your journey with us. If your child prefers, you can print it out instead, complete it with a pen, and then scan it back onto your computer.
- Upload one-page profile. Once you’re finished filling out the one-page profile, you need to upload it back onto your client dashboard so we can access it ahead of your online consultation. Click the “Upload” button next to the one-page profile, and select the saved file.
Tips for completing your one-page profile
Involve your child:
- Encourage them to take the lead in completing it, and to share their true thoughts and feelings for each section.
- If they get stuck at any point, ask them some relevant, open-ended questions to help prompt their responses.
- Ensure their voice is kept at the centre of the profile, reflecting their own personality and views.
Take your time on each section:
- For “What is important to me?” you could include key friendships or routines your child values.
- For “Likes and dislikes” you could list their favourite foods or hobbies, as well as what they prefer to avoid or find challenging.
- For “How best to support me?” you could provide practical strategies that have worked for your child historically, such as preferred seating arrangements or learning tools.
- For “How best to communicate with me?” you could share tips like using visual aids, simplifying instructions, or giving extra time for your child to respond.
Make the profile as well-rounded as possible:
- Feel free to collaborate with teachers, family members, or therapists to see if they have anything valuable to include.
- Consider what works for your child in different settings, like school or home, to identify helpful strategies.
- Use concrete scenarios to illustrate challenges or preferences, making the profile more actionable for those supporting your child.
Make it engaging and clear:
- Use simple language your child understands, so they can be a part of the conversation.
- If your child prefers, they can use visuals to represent their thoughts and feelings alongside words, such as symbols or small images.
- Organise the information as logically as possible, grouping related details together to make the profile quick and intuitive to read.
How a one-page profile helps us support you
A one-page profile provides us with useful context ahead of your child’s online consultation and will act as a starting point for their journey through the Education Navigation pathway.
You can learn more about accessing our Education Navigation service on our dedicated page.
