The children act 2004 Flashcards
aspect 1
This act is focused on creating services for children and young people
aspect 2
Protect children at risk (e.g. removing a child from their home if they are at risk using an emergency protection order)
aspect 3
the Paramountcy Principle – The child’s needs MUST come first
aspect 4
The child has the right to be consulted (their wishes should be listened to if they are old enough)
aspect 5
Children have the right to an advocate
aspect 6
be healthy, enjoy & achieve, make a positive contribution and economic wellbeing regardless of the child’s background
aspect 7
Practitioners should work in partnership to ensure information is shared in order to ensure a child’s safety, especially in child protection situations
aspect 8
created the Children’s Commissioner and set up children’s safeguarding boards to represent children’s interests