Explore opportunities to align with the Common Outcomes Framework

What does alignment mean?

Aligning with the Common Outcomes Framework means exploring how your goals, strategies, and measurement approaches connect with a shared vision for improving outcomes for children and young people. It’s not about replacing what you do- it’s about building coherence and clarity across the system.

Download the Common Outcomes Framework

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Explainer: What is the Framework and what isn't it

Examples from those who have aligned

Getting started

You don’t need to have everything in place to begin. Start by:

Reviewing your existing priorities, frameworks, and measurement tools
Joining a introductory session to explore the Common Outcomes Framework
Speaking with others in the Collaborative who’ve already begun aligning

What might alignment look like?

Mapping your current outcomes frameworks or KPIs against the Common Outcomes Framework
Reviewing strategies and logic models with the Common Outcomes framework in mind
Using the shared language of the Common Outcomes Framework in programme design or funding bids
Identifying opportunities to collaborate with others working on similar outcomes

Shared language guide

How we can help

Offer a clear and engaging introduction to the Common Outcomes Framework

Provide hands-on support to map your existing priorities and approaches to the outcome domains

Explore with you your particular context in more detail