Child protection
Child protection
Definition
“Under the 1989 Children Act, local authorities have to investigate where there is a reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering (or likely to suffer) significant harm.” – Southampton City Council
“All children have a right to grow up in a caring and safe environment. All adults have a responsibility to protect children” – North Lanarkshire Council
Policies and legislation
- National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland
- Leicester City and Leicestershire & Rutland Local Safeguarding Children Boards Practice Guidance (legal)
Association of Social Care Communicators 