The previous provider update highlighted future changes to the information required when services submit a restraint and restrictive practices notification. The changes reflect:
- the incorporation of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child into domestic legislation.
- what care experienced children and young people told the Care Review about how frightening, painful and embarrassing the use of restraint was for them.
- that any actions which restrict the liberty of children and young people are taken transparently and appropriately authorised.
The changes will make it easier to evaluate outcomes for children and young people subject to both restraint and, additionally, other restrictive practices.
Please contact your case-holding inspector, or relationship manager, should you require further assistance when the new notification goes live w/b 19 August 2024.
The above information is from a Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for children and young people services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 13/08/2024