The Children Act Flashcards
Number 1.
the children act
Paramountcy principle- the parents views can be over ridden if child’s best interest is not at heart
Number 2.
the children act
Children in need and their families should be protected by local authorities.
Number 3
the children act
wherever possible children should be cared for and brought up in their own families.
number 4
the children act
children should be kept safe by effective interventions when/if they are in danger
number 5
the children act
courts should avoid delays
number 6
the children act
children should be kept informed about anything happening to them and take part in decision making.
number 7
the children act
parents continue to have responsibilities even if they don’t live with the child
- kept informed
- decision making
what are the differences to the 1989- 2004 act?
improves— maximises opportunities
—minimises rusk
—childrens commissioner- seek views and identify children’s needs.
—communication between services
case study: Victoria climbie
What is the paramountcy principle?
The parents wishes can be overridden if not at child’s best interest.
MOST IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE
What case did the 2004 update of the children act follow?
the Victoria climbie case.
