Childcare and Legislation

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What was the children act of 2004 placed for?
It was introduced to give a duty to local authorities and their partners to cooperate in promoting the well-being of children and young people and to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
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Who was Victoria Climbié?
Victoria Climbié was a young girl who died at the age of 8 years and 3 months old due to persistent physical abuse at the hands of her great aunt and her aunt's boyfriend.
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What is child abuse?
Child abuse is any direct or indirect actions by another person which results in harm or injury to a child wether physical or emotional.
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What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding is any actions, legislation, roles and responsibilities that prevent abuse from taking place.
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What is duty of care?
Duty of care is the legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while preforming any acts that could forseeably harm others.
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Who was Victoria Climbié?

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Victoria Climbié was a young girl who died at the age of 8 years and 3 months old due to persistent physical abuse at the hands of her great aunt and her aunt's boyfriend.

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What is child abuse?

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What is safeguarding?

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What is duty of care?

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