Children + Families Act

Question 1

What is the aims of this act

Answer 1

• focuses on improve SEND support
• focuses on enhancing the adoption system and family justice

Question 2

Main features

Answer 2

•Introduces education health and care plans (EHC)
•Extends support from birth to 25 years
•Offers personal budgets for families

Question 3

Application in health settings

Answer 3

•Using EHC plans in health settings
•Joint commissioning of services
•Health bodies deliver provisions in EHC plans
•Medical officers

Question 4

Application in social settings

Answer 4

•Social care assessments in EHC plans
•Focuses on outcomes for young people
•Emphasis on person-centred planning
•Promotion of independent living skills for young adults

Question 5

Strengths of the act

Answer 5

• Holistic approach to care
• Extended age range for support
•Increased parental involvement
• Improved coordination between education and health services
• Focus on early prevention and intervention

Question 6

Weaknesses of the act

Answer 6

• Implementation challenges due to budgets
• Variety of quality across services
• How complex EHC plans are
•Gaps in provision for young adults
•Increased workload for professionals

Question 7

Impact for children and families

Answer 7

•Personalised support for SEND children
•Improved transition into adulthood for young people with disabilities
•Greater family involvement in decision making
•Increased potential for better education and life outcomes
•Enhanced support for adoptive families and children in care