Working with children and young people, we have developed seven Voice and Influence Quality Standards to help make sure that children and young people consistently have the best possible experience with us – a core ambition of our Voice and Influence Strategy.
By meeting these Quality Standards, this means children and young people:
- Are well supported to form and express their views
- Are enabled to express themselves in different forms and formats
- Have a consistently good experience working with us
Importantly, our Quality Standards are applicable in all contexts, service types and departments where children and young people can have their voices heard. This includes the full breadth of Barnardo’s services and the diversity of children and young people we work with.
Below are resources to support you with meeting the Voice and Influence Quality Standards. Hard copies of resources available upon request from voiceandinfluence@barnardos.org.uk
Materials for children and young people
Quality Standards Poster - This poster can be printed off and displayed in services.
Quality Standards Leaflet - This two-page leaflet can be printed off and given directly to children and young people.
Quality Standards Widgit Poster - This poster can be printed off and displayed in services where children and young people use Widgit to communicate.
Materials for colleagues
Voice and Influence Quality Standards Guide - This guide has been designed to help you to understand each of the Quality Standards in more detail and support you with the steps to take to meet them.
Planning and Review Tool – This assessment tool will help you consider how well you are meeting the Quality Standards and help you plan the actions you can take to improve your practice.