Standard 37 / during

I am confident that any decisions, reports and plans made and shared about me focus on my hopes, strengths, achievements and goals, as well as on my needs and risks.

It’s important for me to be a part of the plans and reports written about me, and for people to know the good things about me.

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.
  • 1.1 I am accepted and valued whatever my needs, ability, gender, age, faith, mental health status, race, background or sexual orientation.
  • 1.6 I get the most out of life because the people and organisation who support and care for me have an enabling attitude and believe in my potential.
  • 1.29 I am supported to be emotionally resilient, have a strong sense of my own identity and wellbeing, and address any experiences of trauma or neglect.
  • 3.5 As a child or young person, I am helped to develop a positive view of myself and to form and sustain trusting and secure relationships.
  • 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.
  • 1.2 Leadership of learning
  • 2.1 Safeguarding and child protection
  • 2.6 Transitions
  • 3.1 Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion