Involving young people in decision making
As young people develop, and form their own views, they should be more involved in decisions about their own future.
After compulsory school age, the right to make requests and decisions under the Children and Families Act 2014 applies directly to young people. Rather than to their parent carers.
Parent carers, or other family members, can continue to:
- support young people in making decisions or;
- act on their behalf, if the young person wants them to do so
Parents will stay involved in most cases.
It is important for parent carers of young people under 18 to stay involved. The Preparing for Adulthood Team will involve them in most decisions.
The team work alongside:
- Connexions
- further education settings
- social care teams
- health providers
This is to make sure young people have the information they need about:
- local employers
- further training
- where to go for more advice or support