Children’s and families act

Question 1

Adoption

Answer 1

Promotes fostering for adoption in which approved adopters are allowe to foster children during the wait of formal approval

Question 2

Family justice

Answer 2

Expert evidence will only be considered in family proceedings if it will not have a negative impact on the child’s welfare

Question 3

Childcare

Answer 3

The Act established all registered childminder agencies who provide childminders with training and business advice to help increase the provision and quality childcare across the country through individual childminders.

Question 4

Child welfare

Answer 4

Measures designed to improve the quality of care provided by children’s residential homes, whilst also improving security

Question 5

Working rights to leave and pay

Answer 5

Mothers, fathers and adopters can opt to share personal parental leave around their child’s birth of placement.

Question 6

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

Answer 6

A new education, health and care plan based on a single assessment process will replace special education statements.