Standard 31 / during

I get the care, comfort and individual support I need when I am distressed and so I am only ever isolated from other people when this is absolutely necessary to keep me or others safe. This is for the shortest time possible.

I don’t think single separation is helpful, it would be better to spend time with someone you get on well with so you’re not left on your own feeling like crap. I know sometimes it needs to happen, knowing staff will come and speak to me when I calm down helps.

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.
  • 1.3 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
  • 1.11 I can be with my peers, including other people who use my service, unless this is unsafe and I have been involved in reaching this decision.
  • 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.
  • 2.15 I am enabled to resolve conflict, agree rules and build positive relationships with other people as much as I can.
  • 3.9 I experience warmth, kindness and compassion in how I am supported and cared for, including physical comfort when appropriate for me and the person supporting and caring for me.
  • 3.18 I am supported and cared for sensitively by people who anticipate issues and are aware of and plan for any known vulnerability or frailty.
  • 4.11 I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice.

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
  • 2.4 Personalised support
  • 3.1 Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion