According to this act, individuals and organisations should be able to work together to make sure the welfare of children and young people are taken into account. It outlines the duties of people involved and also presents the Local Safeguarding Children Boards. The process of dealing with individual cases where there are concerns about a child’s safety and welfare are given in this act. Any necessary training requirements are also mentioned in this act.
All the above legislations are created on the belief that the welfare of the child is of upmost importance. Local Authorities should be able to work in harmony with families when trying to ensure childrens safety and welfare. They must also