The Pledge
- We will show you how to contact your Social Worker. We will tell you who to contact if things go wrong and what to do if you need urgent help.
- We will provide a safe place for you to live. We want you to know that you are safe, protected and valued and can trust those caring for you.
- We will encourage and support you to participate in wider opportunities to build your confidence so that you are able to make safe decisions for yourself.
- If you need someone to talk to, this includes at evenings and weekends, we will make sure you know who to call.
- We will respect you for who you are. We will help you to develop a strong sense of personal identity and maintain your cultural and religious beliefs.
- We will help you to access all the services you need to keep you healthy and safe.
- We will support you to get the most from your education and encourage you to reach all your goals and achieve your potential by providing apprenticeships and work experience.
- We will help you to understand all of your rights and help you to join with other young people to share your views, concerns and aspirations.
- We will ensure your voice is at the heart of all decisions made about you and that you understand why and when meetings are held.
- We will join with you to celebrate your 18th birthday and ensure you are prepared for and supported into adulthood.