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Describe the Children’s and Families Act 2014
Children and Families Act 2014.
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Family courts and justice A 26 week deadline for the family court to rule on care proceedings / speeds up decision making When parents split up the courts should help parents to do what is right for their child, not what
parents might want. If safe and in the child’s best interests, courts to take the view that after separation both parents should
Replaces contact and residence orders with a single order called a child arrangements order.
SEND (Children with special educational needs and disabilities)
Education and Health Care Plans (EHC plans) introduced
Children’s needs are assessed in a holistic way with EHC plans.
Rights to a personal budget for children with EHC plans. Families have to be involved in discussions and decisions about children’s care and education when
writing an EHC plan. • Local authority must inform young people and parents of support they are entitled to so they are aware
of the choices available.
• More support to be provided to schools for children with medical conditions in order to meet their needs.
This extends choice of children to attend mainstream school if they choose to.
• Aims to get education, health care and social care services working together
Role of the Children’s Commissioner
Gives the Commissioner stronger powers Has to focus on the rights of all children, including those in care or living away from home Role is increased from representing ‘the views and interests’ of children to ‘promoting and
protecting’ the rights of children / ensures that children have the best outcome
Parents who have a new child
Mothers, fathers and adopters can opt to share parental leave so each can take time off work when they
nave a new baby
Fathers or a mother’s partner can take unpaid leave to attend up to two antenatal appointments.
Allows both parents have time off to go to clinic appointments before their baby is born Allows people who are going to adopt a child have time off work to see the child and go to meetings about adoption
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