Standard 44 / after

I have all the care and support I need to build the future I want, from everyone who has a role or responsibility, for as long as I need it.

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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.
  • 1.10 I am supported to participate fully as a citizen in my local community in the way that I want.
  • 1.19 My care and support meets my needs and is right for me
  • 1.23 My needs, as agreed in my personal plan, are fully met, and my wishes and choices are respected.
  • 2.2 I am empowered and enabled to be as independent and as in control of my life as I want and can be.
  • 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.
  • 3.10 As a child or young person I feel valued, loved and secure.
  • 3.17 I am confident that people respond promptly, including when I ask for help.
  • 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.
  • 4.2 The organisations that support and care for me help tackle health and social inequalities.
  • 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.

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