Rotherham’s principles and values
Principles and values are the most important things that will help to make the strategy and its plan work.
Our principles are:
- All autistic children, young people, adults and their families are at the centre of everything we do
- Focus on individual’s strengths to overcome barriers
- Guidance, information and support are easily available
- The right support at the right time and making every contact count
- Increasing awareness of autism across Rotherham
- Supporting individuals to live the life they choose
It will be really important that we use the amazing resources we have in Rotherham– the knowledge and skills of autistic children, young people and adults; understanding the value of relationships between families, friends and informal (neighbours and community) networks; and recognising the importance of local community and voluntary groups.
This strategy sets out how we will do this and is built around the Vision for Adult Social Care which promotes active independence, Rotherham’s Vision for Children and Young People’s Services and VOICES. The visions can be linked:
| Adult Social Care Vision (2017-2020) | VOICES Priority Actions | Vision for Rotherham’s Children and Young People’s Services |
|---|---|---|
| Act to help yourself | Make transitions to adulthood better and plan them with me | Children, young people and their families are ready for the world of work |
| Act when you need it | Get me help quicker | Children and young people are healthy and safe from harm |
| Act to live your life | Believe | Children and young people start school ready to learn for life |
It promotes people being treated fairly as individuals, and being offered opportunities to help them make the most of their talents.
It involves partners across the Council, health services, the police and probation services, and within the community and voluntary sector to ensure that we deliver the best possible outcomes for autistic people. Using the vision of ‘Active Independence’ we will work to ensure that autistic people are: secure, responsible and empowered.