Child Order NI Flashcards
When is a child deemed to be ‘in need’
When they are unlikely to maintain health or development without intervention from the board
What deems a child to be disabled?
blind, deaf, dumb, mental health disorders, illness related handicap, congenital abnormality
What does ill-treatment mean?
Sexual abuse or other none physical methods
What is the child assessment order?
Allows you to take a child away from their family for 7 days for medical assessment or emotional etc when you are not able to easily gain access to the child for firm evidence
What does a care and supervision order do to a child
The board takes the under care when there are no alternative family arrangements
5 key principle of the Children’s Order NI
Paramountcy, Parental responsibility, Partnership, Prevention, Protection
What do the Fraser guidelines relate to?
Sexual health and contraceptive advice specifically
5 main points regarding Fraser guidelines on providing young people with contraceptive and sexual health advice
Child has understanding likely to have sex regardless cannot be persuaded to tell parents childs best interests Physical or mental health will suffer without
What is the lower age limit to consent for sex?
13
