Standard 25 / during

I am actively supported to be in touch with my family, friends and other people who are important to me unless this is not in my best interests. I have a say in how and when this happens.

I get contact with my family through calls, skype and visits – I love this time to speak to my family and it definitely makes me feel happy to know they are fine.

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.
  • 2.3 I am supported to understand and uphold my rights.
  • 2.18 I am supported to manage my relationships with my family, friends or partner in a way that suits my wellbeing.
  • 2.19 I am encouraged and supported to make and keep friendships, including with people my own age.
  • 4.17 If I am supported and cared for by a team or more than one organisation, this is well coordinated so that I experience consistency and continuity.
  • 4.18 I benefit from different organisations working together and sharing information about me promptly where appropriate, and I understand how my privacy and confidentiality are respected.

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.
  • 2.4 Personalised support
  • 2.5 Family support
  • 3.1 Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion