WHAT: A set of standards for boarding and residential schools. It outlines what young people can expect when they receive school care accommodation services from a registered/regulated provider.
WHO: School care accommodation providers, managers, professional staff, parents, young people and children. Also for policy makers and those assessing the quality of services of boarding and residential schools.
WHERE: These standards are for services in Scotland, UK. Significant modifications would be required to be able to use this document in other settings.
WHY: Serves as an example of residential school standards from the perspective of young people and children. Useful for school care accommodation providers and government regulators when establishing and monitoring quality care.
N.B. This document is part of a series included in this toolkit. See also:
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National Care Standards. Adoption Agencies, Scottish Executive, 2005.
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National Care Standards. Foster Care and Family Placement Services, Scottish Executive, 2005.
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National Care Standards. Care Homes for Children and Young People, Scottish Executive, 2005.
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National Care Standards. Childcare Agencies, Scottish Executive, 2006.
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National Care Standards. Early Education and Childcare up to the age of 16, Scottish Executive, 2005.
