* Why Should I have one?

An action plan will help you to visualise what you are doing and keep track of your achievements.

To be totally effective, it must be a fluid document that is reviewed at regular intervals to ensure

that it is always accurate, relevant and realistic. Furthermore, certain courses may be eligible for financial

assistance. In order to qualify for these allowances, you will have to prove your commitment to your studies.

You must have a PDP to ensure your remember, the PDP is your personal document, but with your permission it is

recommended that a copy be held in your Personal Educational Folder.

* How can I write one to reflect my own aspirations?

You now have 2 options. Some of you may feel confident enough to go straight ahead and fill in a PDP, if this applies to you.

Many of you may need a little more time to consider the various factors that will affect your future decisions.

The questions aim to promote thought and consideration of the direction that you want to go in and the methods that

you want to use. They also take account of your own personal circumstances before you decide on a course of action.