We believe it is very important to support young people to keep in touch with families and other significant adults. This means we help you keep in contact with important people.
Decisions about you should usually be made after discussion with you. We will also speak to parents and other important adults when this is appropriate. We do know that sometimes you will want to keep some ideas 'private'. We will respect this as long as it will not affect you, or cause harm to others. As you get older you can make more choices for yourself.
A former pupil writes: 'I loved Starley, a lot of staff helped me with different things. Sometimes I thought they won't put up with me, and I would be thrown out. But thanks to the adults I got there in the end. Starley Hall was one of the best things that could have happened to me.'
- Fife is not as far away as you might think. There are very good transport links. Some young people feel confident to use public transport.
- Home visits are very important. All adults will work together to make sure these happen.
- We will identify important adults and consider how they can be part of your life.
- Adults will help friends and family to visit.
- You can use your own mobile if you use it sensibly.
- We expect your social worker to see you regularly. We also make sure we pass on news about your progress and also things that we need to talk about.
- We recognise that adults from your past are important. We will help you keep in touch.
- Keeping in touch with good friends is also important.
- We also make sure you keep in touch with adults who work for important organisations such as Children's Rights and Childline. We have our own independent adult who is available when you feel things are not being sorted out at Starley.