This section offers information and resources about the systems in place to protect children from abuse or neglect and ensure they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.
Safeguarding children
Child internet safety
Information about child internet safety and UKCCIS.
Multi-page article 24 May 2013
The Children Act 1989 guidance volume 1: court orders
Information about court orders set out in the Children Act, and the roles of the police and Cafcass.
Statutory guidance 30 April 2013
Withdrawal of subsidy for enhanced criminal records checks
Information about the Government's decision to withdraw the subsidy for enhanced criminal records checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for Ofsted registered childcare from 1 July 2013 and the new DBS updating service.
General article 26 April 2013
Tackling child sexual exploitation
Updates and progress reports on the national action plan for tackling child sexual exploitation.
General article 05 April 2013
Action to improve children’s social care in Doncaster
Full text of a draft direction to Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council to secure improvements to children’s services, and accompanying letter to the Mayor of Doncaster.
General article 26 March 2013
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Statutory guidance on making arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under section 11 of the Children Act 2004 (2007) has been superseded by Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013).
Statutory guidance 21 March 2013
Children who run away and go missing from home or care
Guidance for local authorities regarding children who run away from home.
Statutory guidance 18 March 2013
Residential Family Centres Regulations and NMS
Information on the Residential Family Centres Regulations 2013 and National Minimum Standards.
General article 07 March 2013
Safeguarding child performers
Information about the consultation on legislation around child performance, including an overview of Sarah Thane's review and details of the Government's response to it.
General article 26 February 2013
Placement of looked after children in EU Member States
Departmental advice to help local authorities understand their responsibilities under Article 56 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003.
Departmental advice 11 January 2013
