B1: The Public Sector - Children's Services

Question 1

Who is responsible for children’s services?

Answer 1

children’s services are the responsibility of the local authorities

Question 2

What is the children’s services aim?

Answer 2

their aim is to support and protect vulnerable children and young people, their families and young carers

Question 3

Who are the local council’s children’s departments required to work in close collaboration with?

Answer 3

the local council’s children’s departments are required to work in close collaboration with care providers, and crucially with the NHS and education services

Question 4

What can support for children and their families include?

Answer 4

• services to safeguard children who are at risk from abuse or significant harm, including sexual, physical, emotional harm or neglect
• day care for children under 5 years old, and after-school support for older children
• help for parents and carers with ‘parenting skills’
• practical help in the home
• support of a children’s centre
• arrangements for fostering adoption