- Explain what you think is the best option for me, based on what you know about me, research evidence, your professional experience, and what has (and hasn’t) worked for other young people – be careful not to ‘recommend’ one ‘option’
- Consider that your preferred option might not be what is best for me or what I feel able to do
- If there are options you cannot support explain why, acknowledge my views, and talk with me about what we can do together

Explain your views
- Talk with me about the decision and how much say I have
- Ensure I understand the options that are available to me
- Talk with me about the pros and cons of the options available
- Discuss my views, values and preferences
- Explain your views
- Discuss if I feel able to do this
- Discuss what are we going to do and how we are going to do it
Related resources
No Related Resources