the care act 2014

Question 1

key principles

Answer 1

the welfare of the child is the most important consideration when decisions are made by courts or others in relation to the upbringing of the child

Question 2

if the parents wishes are not in the child best interests what could happen to their decision

Answer 2

they cane over ridden as the welfare of the child is paramount.

Question 3

define paramount

Answer 3

priority

Question 4

what is a good way to determine child best interests and what is the whole purpose of this

Answer 4

using a welfare checklist which is a list of everything regarding a child that the court must consider

Question 5

what is the local authority social services department

Answer 5

their job is to ensure young people are safe and aren’t suffering from abuse and neglect

Question 6

what are local authorities duty

Answer 6

• safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need.

Question 7

define children in need

Answer 7

unlikely to achieve or maintain a reasonable standard of health of local authority services

Question 8

help and assistance

Answer 8

• be provided in partnerships with parents
• meet Childs identified needs
• be appropriate to child’s race, culture, religion and language