The Children Act 1989

Question 1

Quote?

Answer 1

Introduction of the children’s commissioner

Question 2

What are the 7 principles?

Answer 2

1. Paramount principle
2. Local authorities safeguard and support
3. Whenever able- child is cared for by family
4. Effective interventions should protect
5. Courts avoid delays
6. Kept informed
7. Parental responsibility

Question 3

What were the 2004 updates?

Answer 3

Information base
Services regularly inspected
Improved communication

Question 4

Who inspired the act too change?

Answer 4

Victoria Climbiè