Which legislation is relevant to safeguarding of children?
The main pieces of legislation and guidance documents that you should be aware of include: The Children Act 1989 (as amended). The Children and Social Work Act 2017. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
What legislation is relevant to safeguarding?
The main piece of legislation governing safeguarding adults is the Care Act 2014 which sets out a clear legal framework for how local authorities and other parts of the system should protect adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
What does the children’s Act 2004 say about safeguarding?
The Children Act 2004 is a development from the 1989 Act. It reinforced that all people and organisations working with children have a responsibility to help safeguard children and promote their welfare.
What is child protection legislation?
The Child Protection Act 1999 is the legal framework guiding the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs in child protection. Core principles of the Act in relation to child protection are: the welfare and best interests of the child are paramount.
How does legislation link to safeguarding?
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the Protection of Freedoms Bill. This Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (SVGA) 2006 was passed to help avoid harm, or risk of harm, by preventing people who are deemed unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable adults from gaining access to them through their work.
How does the children’s Act relate to safeguarding?
Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 places responsibility on safeguarding partners to make arrangements together to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in their local area. The Education Act 2002 sets out the safeguarding duties of schools and colleges.
What is the children’s Act 1989 and 2004 summary?
The Children Act 1989 and 2004 were both instrumental in improving the safety and welfare of children across England and ensuring that local authorities took the appropriate steps to provide services and systems for any children in need within their area.
What is the children’s Act 1998?
AN ACT to reform and consolidate the law relating to children, to provide for the rights of the child, maintenance and adoption, regulate child labour and apprenticeship, for ancillary matters concerning children generally and to provide for related matters. December, 1998.
What is the latest child protection act?
Republic Act 7610: Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
What is the name of child protection legislation for your state?
The Children’s Guardian Amendment (Child Safe Scheme) Bill 2021 was introduced into NSW Parliament on 12 May 2021. The Bill was drafted following consultations with organisations and individuals across the state.