Standard 42 / after

I am confident that people I know well and have trust in will continue to be involved in supporting me after I leave the service.

I want to be able to speak to the staff I have made good relationships with when I leave, they are the ones that can help me if I’m struggling and who I know will understand.

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.
  • 1.14 My future care and support needs are anticipated as part of my assessment.
  • 2.20 If I need or want to move on and start using another service, I will be fully involved in this decision and properly supported throughout this change.
  • 3.8 I can build a trusting relationship with the person supporting and caring for me in a way that we both feel comfortable with.
  • 3.11 I know who provides my care and support on a day to day basis and what they are expected to do. If possible, I can have a say on who provides my care and support.
  • 3.16 People have time to support and care for me and to speak with me.
  • 4.15 I experience stability in my care and support from people who know my needs, choices and wishes, even if there are changes in the service or organisation.
  • 4.16 I am supported and cared for by people I know so that I experience consistency and continuity.
  • 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.
  • 5.8 I experience a service as near as possible to people who are important to me and my home area if I want this and if it is safe.

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.
  • 2.6 Transitions
  • 3.3 Increasing creativity and employability