Hi legislation for looked after children and young people in england includes:
Children Act 1989
Children (Leaving Care) 2000
Adoption and Children Act 2002
Children and Adoption Act 2006
Children and Young Persons Act 2008
Children and Families Act 2014
The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-...licy-guidance/
Policy frameworks regulation and guidance include
Promoting the health and welfare of looked-after children:
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...er-children--2
Ofsted's inspection of children's homes:
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...omes-framework
Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards:
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...tandards-guide