Standard 6 / before

I am fully prepared for, and understand, the possible outcomes of any meeting, Children’s Hearing or court proceedings.

My Social Worker explained to me why the panel (Children’s Hearing) placed me in secure care and it made me feel like I was getting the support I needed.

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.
  • 1.3 If my independence, control and choice are restricted, this complies with relevant legislation and any restrictions are justified, kept to a minimum and carried out sensitively.
  • 1.7 I am supported to discuss significant changes in my life, including death or dying, and this is handled sensitively.
  • 2.3 I am supported to understand and uphold my rights.
  • 2.4 I am supported to use independent advocacy if I want or need this.
  • 2.6 I am as involved as I can be in agreeing and reviewing any restrictions to my independence, control and choice.
  • 2.7 My rights are protected by ensuring that any surveillance or monitoring device that I or the organisation use is necessary and proportionate, and I am involved in deciding how it is used.
  • 2.13 If a decision is taken against my wishes, I am supported to understand why.
  • 4.14 My care and support is provided in a planned and safe way, including if there is an emergency or unexpected event.

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