Standard 20 / during

If I have to be searched, I am treated with respect, dignity and compassion at all times. I understand my rights, the reasons for a search and how it will happen. My views are taken into account and I am given choice on how this might happen.

I felt nervous, annoyed and uncomfortable getting searched by people you don’t know — and I didn’t know what to expect. I would like to have been told what was going to happen and why.

Why this standard matters to young people, in their words

Additional information about this standard

Illustrative links to the Health and Social Care Standards

The Pathway and Standards complement, align with, provide further context, and give unique voice to the Health and Social Care Standards. Both sets of standards apply for all children in, or on the edges of, secure care, with this section providing illustrative links between this standard and the Health and Social Care Standards.
  • 1.2 My human rights are protected and promoted and I experience no discrimination.
  • 1.3 If my independence, control and choice are restricted, this complies with relevant legislation and any restrictions are justified, kept to a minimum and carried out sensitively.
  • 2.3 I am supported to understand and uphold my rights
  • 3.3 I have agreed clear expectations with people about how we behave towards each other, and these are respected.
  • 3.4 I am confident that the right people are fully informed about my past, including my health and care experience, and any impact this has on me.
  • 3.8 I can build a trusting relationship with the person supporting and caring for me in a way that we both feel comfortable with.
  • 3.12 I can understand the people who support and care for me when they communicate with me.
  • 4.1 My human rights are central to the organisations that support and care for me.
  • 4.3 I experience care and support where all people are respected and valued.
  • 4.11 I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice.

Illustrative links to How Good is Our School? quality indicators

The Pathway and Standards complement, the How Good is Our School? quality indicators, with this section providing illustrative links between this standard and the quality indicators.
  • 2.1 Safeguarding and child protection
  • 3.1 Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion