Standard 22 / during

I have on-going access to the legal advice, representation and high quality independent advocacy I need from as soon as possible after I arrive at the service.

Advocacy is good to support me, like at my 72 hour meeting, to make sure my voice is heard.

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.

1.9 I am recognised as an expert in my own experiences, needs and wishes.

2.1 I can control my own care and support if this is what I want.

2.4 I am supported to use independent advocacy if I want or need this

2.6 I am as involved as I can be in agreeing and reviewing any restrictions to my independence, control and choice.

2.13 If a decision is taken against my wishes, I am supported to understand why.

3.13 I am treated as an individual by people who respect my needs, choices and wishes, and anyone making a decision about my future care and support knows me.

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