Children and Young Adults with Disability Thematic Review of Social Work

**Q: What do children and young people want from staff who work with them?**
**A:** Children and young people prefer staff who make them feel included and respected. This makes it easier for them to share their thoughts and preferences about the kind of help they need and want.

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**Q: Why is being included in decisions important for children and young people?**
**A:** When children feel included and respected, they are more likely to participate in decisions about their own care. This leads to better outcomes for them.

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**Q: Are children and young people’s views always heard?**
**A:** Unfortunately, no. While staff often want to understand what’s important to children, they don’t always have enough time to do this effectively.

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**Q: How does receiving the right help at the right time make a difference?**
**A:** When children and young people receive timely and appropriate help from social work services, it gives them better opportunities to succeed as they grow up.

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**Q: Are there challenges in getting the right help?**
**A:** Yes. Sometimes the right help isn’t available when it’s needed, and plans for children may not address all their needs.

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**Q: Do children and young people have enough choices about the help they receive?**
**A:** No. Too often, children and young people don’t have sufficient choices about the support they’re given.

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**Q: What challenges do young people face when transitioning to adulthood?**
**A:** For many young people who need extra help, the transition to adult life is stressful for them and their families.

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**Q: How important are parents and carers in the lives of children and young people?**
**A:** Parents and carers are the most important people in a child’s life. Social work services that help children can also support the whole family.

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**Q: Do parents and carers understand the role of social work services?**
**A:** Not always. Parents and carers often feel unclear about what social work services can do to help.

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**Q: What challenges do social work staff face?**
**A:** Many social work staff are dedicated to helping young people grow into happy adults and achieve their dreams. However, they often struggle due to a lack of time and resources.

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**Q: What needs to happen to improve care for disabled children and young people?**
**A:**
- Leaders in Scotland need better information about disabled children and young people.
- Social work and other services need to collaborate to ensure children receive the right help at the right time.
- Children and young people should have more choices in their care.

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**Q: Where can I find the full report?**
**A:** You can read the full report at carerinspectorate.com

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