Roadmap | five steps to move towards a decision in the best interests of the child

Adults working professionally or voluntarily with children and young people face situations in which they must make decisions every day. These situations can leave you feeling unsure. There is often doubt as to whether the right decision has been made.

Which school choice is best for a child or young person with autism? Do you opt for out-of-home placement in a troubling situation involving a young child? How do you handle the views of the child or young person dealing with their parents’ divorce? As a youth worker, how do you deal with drug use among young people in a youth centre in a socially vulnerable neighbourhood?

Do you recognise these dilemmas? Then this roadmap on the best interests of the child is for you! It is a reflection tool that guides you as you weigh up different elements and perspectives. Using this roadmap ensures that you better understand the needs and rights of the child or young person involved. In short, you will make better decisions!