This guide will help staff develop, maintain and evaluate their standards of care in order to prepare young people for a successful transition to adult life in the community.
Contents
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Duties, powers and better practice; 2 Philosophy; 3 How to use this Guide; 4 Good practice standards; Policy and guidance; Staffing; Information for young people; Care planning -- preparation; Care planning -- through-care; Social contacts and culture; Family relationships; Educational and other learning opportunities; Health; Resource packs; Through-care; Through-care records; 5 Young people's standards; 6 Development supplement; Exercise 1: Defining 'preparation'; Exercise 2: A management perspective; Exercise 3: Developing a policy statement.