A Transition Guide for All Services - Transition Information Network

Appendix 6: Quality standard checklistsChapter 3 Participation and further supportC7. Planning improved access – local areas checklist for leisure servicesInformation Current What further work is needed?arrangement Who is the lead person?Does the service have eligibility criteria? For yes/noexample, is a certain level of fitness required?Are the eligibility criteria fair and equitable – yes/noe.g., is there some flexibility to accommodateindividual needs within reason?Is there a risk management policy in place to yes/noguide considerations of individual cases?Is information available on the local population yes/noof disabled children, e.g. through links withfamilies, local community groups?Are disabled young people involved inyes/noconsultations about service development?Is information provided in a range of formats? yes/noDoes publicity for and information about the yes/noservice contain positive, inclusive imagesand language?Do staff have comprehensive disabilityyes/noequality training?Are staff able to demonstrate how standard yes/noactivities and equipment can be adapted fordisabled young people with a range ofimpairments?Youth services and activitiesC8. Quality standards – access and inclusion in locally commissioned activities for youngpeopleLead bodyActionCYPSPB and local youth services Set out existing and planned support for improvedaccess and inclusion at local settingsDirector of children’s services/director ofadult servicesLead member and councilReview short break and direct payment policies andcriteria to make it easier for disabled young people touse this support to access formal and informal youthservice initiativesIntegrate views of disabled young people into plans forlong-term building and improvements to youth andactivity centresAppendix 6132