Legal Framework for Child Protection; Children Act 1989 and 2004 Flashcards
What was it that the 1989 Act changed?
some of the previous legislation concerning the care and welfare of children.
What did it state about the care and welfare of children?
It stated that the care and welfar of children was of utmost importance and that children should be protected from harm by working in partnership with parents.
What was part of the change set in 2004 Act?
The ‘Every Child Matters’ document
What did the new duties that were identified?
Where there would be closer links and sharing of information with agencies, professionals and practitioners involved in children’s care
How many Every Child Matters have been identified key outcomes for children?
5
What is one key outcome that involved a healthy lifestyle?
Enjoy a healthy lifestyle with parents, carers and families promoting healthy choices to ensure good physical, emotional and sexual heatlh.
What is to be provided with a caring, safe and stable home?
Being providing with a caring safe and stabel home that is free from maltreatment, neglect, violence, bullying and discrimination
What should be encourage?
Be encourage to achieve skills for the future and regularly attend and enjoy school.
What should a position contribution be main?
Make a positive contribution to society and develop poisitive relarionships and self-confidence, behave positively in and out of school and choose not to bully.
How should children be supported?
Be supported to achieve economic well-being by continuing with further education after leaving school or entering the employment market.
