Standard 5 / before

I am involved and influence any discussions about potentially restricting my liberty and any decision to recommend secure care in a way that works for me.

It would be good if secure care could be explained better, the positives that being in secure brings as well as the restrictions. It’s important to have all the information especially when someone like me is really struggling.

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.
  • 1.7 I am supported to discuss significant changes in my life, including death or dying, and this is handled sensitively.
  • 2.2 I am empowered and enabled to be as independent and as in control of my life as I want and can be.
  • 2.3 I am supported to understand and uphold my rights.
  • 2.6 I am as involved as I can be in agreeing and reviewing any restrictions to my independence, control and choice.
  • 2.9 I receive and understand information and advice in a format or language that is right for me.
  • 2.13 If a decision is taken against my wishes, I am supported to understand why.
  • 3.4 I am confident that the right people are fully informed about my past, including my health and care experience, and any impact this has on me.
  • 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.
  • 3.13 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.
  • 4.1 My human rights are central to the organisations that support and care for me.
  • 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.
  • 4.14 My care and support is provided in a planned and safe way, including if there is an emergency or unexpected event.
  • 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.
  • 3.1 Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion