109. What is Routes for Learning?

What Is Routes for Learning?

Routes for Learning is an assessment tool (often referred to as a road map) developed in Wales. It focuses on early development in:

• Communication

• Social interaction

• Cognitive skills

It is specifically designed for learners with complex and profound learning needs.

More information about Routes for Learning can be found on the Complex Needs website.

How Routes for Learning Works in TrackAble

Routes for Learning is a lateral framework, meaning pupils do not move through levels in a linear way.

Instead:

• Staff plan learning pathways by selecting or creating a route

• Progress is tracked along a custom learning path, rather than through traditional levels

In TrackAble, this is managed using the dedicated Routes for Learning (RFL) feature.

Important: How RFL Must Be Used

Although Routes for Learning is an assessment framework:

• ❗ It must only be used through the RFL feature in TrackAble

• ❌ It must not be used via the normal assessment screen

Using RFL outside of the dedicated feature will not work correctly.

Adding Routes for Learning to TrackAble

Routes for Learning is added to TrackAble in the same way as other assessment frameworks:

1. Add Routes for Learning as an assessment framework

2. Allocate it to the appropriate class

However, there are important differences to be aware of.

Restrictions When Using Routes for Learning

Unlike other frameworks:

• You cannot:

  • Add statements

  • Remove statements

  • Re-order statements

  • Re-word statements

Changing the statements will prevent the Route Map from working correctly.

Setting Up Stars for Routes for Learning

Routes for Learning can be set to use between:

• 1 and 6 stars

Assessment is completed using star cards, just like other frameworks, but within the RFL Route Map.

How to Add Assessment Using the Route Map

To add assessment data:

1. Open the Routes for Learning feature

2. Select the pupil’s Route Map

3. Click on any star within a lozenge

4. A star card will open

5. Enter assessment data in the same way as other TrackAble frameworks

6. Save the star card

This updates progress along the selected route.

Why Use Routes for Learning in TrackAble?

Using Routes for Learning allows schools to:

• Accurately assess pupils with profound and complex needs

• Track progress in a meaningful, non-linear way

• Plan personalised learning pathways

• Ensure assessment reflects real development rather than level completion

Need Further Help?

If you are unsure whether Routes for Learning is appropriate for a pupil, or need help setting it up:

Contact TrackAble Support
support@trackable.org.uk