lo3 - children act 2004

Question 1

how many kids on average die each week from abuse.

Answer 1

52

Question 2

what are the key features of the children’s act 2004?

Answer 2

1. paramountcy principle.
2. children’s commissioner
3. aims to protect all children from abuse or discrimination
4. gives children the right to be safe
   5.children should be consulted whenever possible, should have a voice and should be heard.

Question 3

what are the strengths of the children act 2004?

Answer 3

1. ensures that children are listen too
2. children should be safe
3. gives children a voice
4. gives them legal protection
5. keeps families together

Question 4

what are the weaknesses of the children act 2004?

Answer 4

1. communication errors
2. cost and time
3. still may get cases where children have not been protected
4. not all professionals follow procedures