Standard 43 / after

I have as much choice as possible about the place I am moving to and am able to visit. I get to know the people there as they have been involved in planning with me for the move.

I want to have a full transition plan in place before I leave secure that gives me enough time to get used to the thought of moving on and that I have the right people there supporting me throughout my transitions.

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.
  • 1.16 As a child or young person needing permanent alternative care, I experience this without unnecessary delay.
  • 1.17 I can choose from as wide a range of services and providers as possible, which have been planned, commissioned and procured to meet my needs.
  • 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.
  • 3.6 I feel at ease because I am greeted warmly by people and they introduce themselves.
  • 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.
  • 3.10 As a child or young person I feel valued, loved and secure.
  • 3.19 My care and support is consistent and stable because people work together well.
  • 3.25 I am helped to feel safe and secure in my local community.
  • 4.5 If possible, I can visit services and meet the people who would provide my care and support before deciding if it is right for me.
  • 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