The Children Act 2004
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This act outlines the introduction of Local Safeguarding Children Boards.
Purpose
The Act was created with a certain set of goals. Its primary purpose was to give boundaries and help for local authorities and/or other entities to better regulate official intervention in the interests of children. The Act also made changes to laws that pertain to children
History
The long history of children's welfare legislation had given rise to numerous unco-ordinated official powers and functions, even within the same local authorities, resulting in the tragic maladministration of the Climbié case. Along with the Children's Act of 1989 and the Children's Act of 2004, there were reports in 2002, 2003, and 2004-05.[2] Each Act has progressively attempted to improve the legal powers and official functions related to children in all forms, and to make official provision for children better and safer.
General
This Act's ultimate purpose is to make the UK better and safer for children of all ages. The idea behind the Act is to promote (co-ordination) between multiple official entities to improve the overall well-being of children in all parts of the United Kingdom. Using a series of law repeals and amendments, it set in motion numerous other official actions. The 2004 Act also specifically provided for including and affecting disabled children.Good luck and I hope this helps
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