The Children Act 2004
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- The Children Act 2004
- Aim to keep children safe.
- May involve taking the child away from the family- care orders , emergency protection orders
- Paramountcy principle.
- issues have to be determined as soon as possible and childrens needs must come first
- Children should be consulted.
- Children who are old enough/ mature enough are to be consulted, giving them the right to speak out
- Gives children rights.
- Right to have han advocate. children have to be consulted/ wishes taken into consideration
- ECM- the 5 outcomes.
- Staying safe, being healthy ,enjoying and achieving , make a positive contribution and economic well-being.
- Encourages working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Care practitioners who work with children to follow safeguarding procedures , ensure information is shared appropriately
- Created Children's Commissioner & set up local Safeguarding Children's Boards.
- Gives children a voice , represents their intrests, takes their views into account
- Established Children & Young People's Plan (CYPP).
- Duty on local authorities to promote co-operation between agencies/practitioners
- Aims to protect children at risk.
- May involve taking the child away from the family- care orders , emergency protection orders
- Aim to keep children safe.
- Relevant group:Children and young people
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