What legislation is relevant to child protection?
What legislation is relevant to child protection?
The key pieces of legislation that you might be aware of are: The Children Act 1989 (as amended). The Children and Social Work Act 2017. Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019.
What are the legislations associated with caring for vulnerable children and adults?
Human Rights Act 1998 When it comes to safeguarding vulnerable adults, there are four articles that you need to be aware of: Article 2 protects the right to life. Article 3 affords freedom from degrading and inhumane treatment. Article 5 enshrines the right to liberty and security.
What does the children’s Act 2004 say about safeguarding?
The Children Act 2004 is a development from the 1989 Act. It reinforced that all people and organisations working with children have a responsibility to help safeguard children and promote their welfare.
How does the Care Act 2014 link to safeguarding?
The Care Act 20141 sets out statutory responsibility for the integration of care and support between health and local authorities. Local Authorities have statutory responsibility for safeguarding. In partnership with health they have a duty to promote wellbeing within local communities.
What is Section 31 of children’s Act?
Section 31 of the Children Act 1989 – Care Order The court can create a care order under Section 31(1) (a) of the Children Act, placing a child in the care of a designated local authority, with parental responsibility being shared between the parents and the local authority.
What is the children’s Act 2004 UK?
The Children Act 2004 is a development from the 1989 Act. It also allows the government to create electronic records for every child in England, Scotland and Wales which in turn makes it easier to trace children across local authorities and government services.
Do vulnerable children and young people need on-site provision?
Vulnerable children and young people across all year groups continue to be expected to attend educational provision where it is appropriate for them to do so. This should remain a priority for educational providers and local authorities, including as some year groups begin to return to on-site provision.
What are the key pieces of legislation for child protection?
The key pieces of legislation that you might be aware of are: The Children Act 1989 (as amended). The Children and Social Work Act 2017. Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019. Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. The Education Act 2002.
What are the different policies and legislation regarding safeguarding children?
There are many different policies and legislation out there regarding safeguarding children, as it is such a fundamental aspect of education and childcare. The key pieces of legislation that you might be aware of are: The Children Act 1989 (as amended).
What happens to vulnerable children and young people who are not attending?
Vulnerable children and young people – regardless of year group – that have not been attending in the recent period are expected to return to nursery, early years, school or college provision where this would now be appropriate for them to do so.
