Quality standard

Quality statements

Quality statements

Statement 1 Looked-after children and young people experience warm, nurturing care.

Statement 2 Looked-after children and young people receive care from services and professionals that work collaboratively.

Statement 3 Looked-after children and young people live in stable placements that take account of their needs and preferences.

Statement 4 Looked-after children and young people have ongoing opportunities to explore and make sense of their identity and relationships.

Statement 5 Looked-after children and young people receive specialist and dedicated services within agreed timescales.

Statement 6 Looked-after children and young people who move across local authority or health boundaries continue to receive the services they need.

Statement 7 Looked-after children and young people are supported to fulfil their potential.

Statement 8 Care leavers move to independence at their own pace.