Standard 11 / before

I fully understand the reasons for any decision to restrict my liberty. These reasons and my views are reflected sensitively in my Child’s Plan and any records or reports, in a way which helps me understand.

I feel that it’s important for me to be able to understand what is written about me in my reports, so that I can understand why I meet secure criteria.

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.
  • 1.23 My needs, as agreed in my personal plan, are fully met, and my wishes and choices are respected.
  • 2.3 I am supported to understand and uphold my rights
  • 2.8 I am supported to communicate in a way that is right for me, at my own pace, by people who are sensitive to me and my needs.
  • 2.9 I receive and understand information and advice in a format or language that is right for me.
  • 2.25 I am helped to understand the impact and consequences of risky and unsafe behaviour and decisions.

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