Standard 23 / during

I am fully involved and have influence in all discussions, including within 72 hours of me arriving, about what I need during my stay and who will help me and how.

I went to half of my 72 hour meeting because it was helpful for me. I was able to have my say and see a family member but I felt I didn’t want to stay for all of it.

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.
  • 1.15 My personal plan (sometimes referred to as a care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my needs will be met, as well as my wishes and choices
  • 2.3 I am supported to understand and uphold my rights.
  • 2.6 I am as involved as I can be in agreeing and reviewing any restrictions to my independence, control and choice
  • 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.
  • 2.11 My views will always be sought and my choices respected, including when I have reduced capacity to fully make my own decisions.
  • 2.12 If I am unable to make my own decisions at any time, the views of those who know my wishes, such as my carer, independent advocate, formal or informal representative, are sought and taken into account.
  • 2.13 If a decision is taken against my wishes, I am supported to understand why.

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
  • 2.6 Transitions