The Pledge

We think that if we are doing our job properly a child or young person with care experiences should be able to agree with the following statements.

The pledge for under ten year olds

I have a good home where I feel cared for, safe and happy
I have a friendly social worker who always listens to me
At my care/LAC reviews we talk about things that are important to me
I am listened to when there are decisions being made about me
I know about my rights and I can complain if I am not happy
People help me do the best I can with my school and learning
I can live a healthy and active life
I can take part in activities that I like to do
I can keep in touch with my family and friends if this is OK for me
I don’t lose any of my things if I move home
I always have someone to talk to and support me if I am unhappy and maybe an adult visitor who regular comes to visit me

I have the right to a good home where I feel cared for, safe and happy
I have a reliable and trustworthy social worker and Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) who listens to me and treats me with respect
My care/LAC reviews will contain things that I find important
My feelings and opinions will be respected. As an individual, I am involved in decision making about me
I am informed of my rights and I can complain in confidence if I feel unhappy or unsure about something
I am supported with my education and learning
I am able to lead a healthy, happy and active life
I am encouraged to have hobbies and interests that I enjoy, and to try new things
I can keep in touch with my family and friends, whenever and wherever possible
If I move into a new home, I can take my personal things
When the time comes, I will be helped with the move into adulthood
If I need one, I can have access to an advocate (someone who speaks on my behalf) or independent visitor (someone who will regularly visit me)

I have the right to a good home where I feel cared for, safe and happy
I have a reliable and trustworthy social worker and Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) who will listen to me and treat me with respect
My care/LAC reviews are arranged in a way that suits me and cover the things that are important to me
My feelings and opinions are respected, and I am involved in decisions that affect me as an individual
I am informed of my rights, available options and entitlements, and I can complain in confidence if I feel unhappy or unsure about something
I am supported and encouraged with my education, employment and ambitions
I am able to lead a healthy, active and happy life, both physically and emotionally
I am encouraged to have hobbies and interests that I enjoy, and to try new things
If I want to, and if possible, I can keep in touch with family and friends
If I move to a new home I am able to take my personal belongings with me in a respectable manner
When moving on from care, I receive all the help and support I need
If I need one, I can have access to an advocate (someone who speaks on my behalf) or independent visitor

I have the right to a good home where I feel cared for, safe and happy.
I have a reliable and trustworthy social worker and independent
reviewing officer (IRO) who will listen to me and treat me with respect.
My care/LAC reviews will contain things I find important.
My feelings and opinions are respected and as an individual I'm involved in decision making about me.
I'm informed of my rights and I can complain in confidence if I feel unhappy or unsure about something.
I'm supported with my education and learning.
I'm able to lead a healthy, happy and active life.
I'm encouraged to have hobbies and interests that I enjoy and to try new things.
I keep in touch with my family and friends, whenever and wherever possible.
If I move to a new home I can take my personal things.
When the time comes, I'll be helped with the move into adulthood.
If I need one, I can have access to an advocate (someone
who speaks on my behalf) or an independent visitor.