Standard 1 / before

I am fully involved and influence the decisions and plans about my care and support in a way that works for me. These decisions involve the people who are important to me.

I feel it’s important for me to have all the information about what’s going to happen or can happen with my life.

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.
  • 1.9 I am recognised as an expert in my own experiences, needs and wishes
  • 1.12 I am fully involved in assessing my emotional, psychological, social and physical needs at an early stage, regularly and when my needs change.
  • 2.13 If a decision is taken against my wishes, I am supported to understand why.
  • 2.17 I am fully involved in developing and reviewing my personal plan, which is always available to me.
  • 4.16 I am supported and cared for by people I know so that I experience consistency and continuity.

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