Involvement of the young person3

1

When carrying out a pathway assessment, the responsible authority shall, unless it is not reasonably practicable to do so–

a

seek and have regard to the views of the young person to whom it relates (“the pathway views”); and

b

take all reasonable steps to enable the young person to attend and participate in any meetings at which the pathway assessment relating to that young person is being considered.

2

In seeking the pathway views of the young person, the responsible authority shall include each of the matters referred to in Schedule 1.

3

The responsible authority shall ensure that a written record of the pathway views is prepared and maintained (“the written record of the pathway views”).

4

The responsible authority shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, provide the young person with copies (where appropriate) of–

a

the written record of the pathway views;

b

the written record of the results of the pathway assessment;

c

the pathway plan;

d

the written record of the results of each review of the young person’s pathway plan; and

e

an explanation of the procedure for making representations under these Regulations,

and shall ensure that the contents of each document are explained to the young person.