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  1. cpdonline.co.uk › knowledge-base › safeguardingLegislation & Policies That Surround Safeguarding Children

    Jun 26, 2019 · 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). The Children and Social Work Act 2017.

  2. learning.nspcc.org.uk › children-the-lawChildren and the law - NSPCC Learning

    In Northern Ireland, The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 defines a 'child' as a person under the age of 18. Scotland. In Scotland, the definition of a child varies in different legal contexts, but statutory guidance which supports the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, includes all children and young people up to the age of 18.

  3. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › media › 669e7501Working together to safeguard children 2023: statutory guidance

    Safeguarding partners are under a duty to make arrangements to work together, and with other partners locally including education providers and childcare settings, to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in their area. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as:

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  5. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › governmentThe Children Act 1989 guidance and regulations - GOV.UK

    • Providers of services to looked after children, including private, voluntary and public sector providers; • Foster carers and residential workers; • Fostering agencies; • Children’s services partner agencies with responsibilities for supporting looked after children – including professionals in schools, health services and youth

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  6. commonslibrary.parliament.uk › research-briefingsAn overview of child protection legislation in England

    • Children Act 1989
    • Children Act 2004
    • Government Reform Proposals

    The child protection system in England is grounded in the Children Act 1989, as amended. Statutory guidance published by the government, Working Together to Safeguard Children, which was updated in December 2023 following a consultation, provides detailed information on the core legal requirements. The Children Act 1989 establishes several key prin...

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    Under the Children Act 2004, a range of agencies, including local authorities, the police and health services, are under a duty to ensure they consider the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children when carrying out their functions (section 11). A similar duty is placed on other agencies (for example, schools) by other legislation.

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    In February 2023, the government published an implementation strategy and consultation on reforming children’s social care in England: Stable Homes, Built on Love. Over the next two years, the government plans to invest £200 million “addressing urgent issues facing children and families now, laying the foundations for whole system reform and settin...

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  7. learning.nspcc.org.uk › child-protection-systemChild protection system for England | NSPCC Learning

    Legislation provides the framework for safeguarding and child protection in England. It makes clear the expectations and requirements around duties of care to children and creates accountability for these. The main legislation in England is the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2004 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017.

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  9. learning.nspcc.org.uk › child-protection-systemChild protection system in the UK | NSPCC Learning

    take action to protect those children; prevent further abuse occurring. Although the child protection systems are different in each nation, they are all based on similar principles. Each UK nation is responsible for its own policies and laws for education, health and social welfare. This covers most aspects of safeguarding and child protection.