A practical guide and overview of child care law and policy guidance as it related to post-devolution Wales. It refers to case law, the public ombudsman decisions, and practical examples. It is primarily aimed at social workers at qualifying and post-qualifying levels.
A practical guide and overview of child care law and policy guidance as it related to post-devolution Wales. It refers to case law, the public ombudsman decisions, and practical examples. It is primarily aimed at social workers at qualifying and post-qualifying levels.
Journal of Children's Services, 5(3), September 2010, pp.61-68.
Publisher:
Emerald
This paper investigates the impact of the Children Act 1989 on both disabled children and their families. It is presented from the author's perspective of close involvement in this area of policy from 1992 to 2005. The paper suggests that the inclusion of disabled children explicitly for the first time in children's legislation marked a necessary step in seeing disabled children as children first...
This paper investigates the impact of the Children Act 1989 on both disabled children and their families. It is presented from the author's perspective of close involvement in this area of policy from 1992 to 2005. The paper suggests that the inclusion of disabled children explicitly for the first time in children's legislation marked a necessary step in seeing disabled children as children first. The author highlights two main areas of concern about the effectiveness of the Act's implementation. Firstly, provisions in the Act for disabled children living away from home in health and education establishments have been widely ignored and are now seen as inadequate. Secondly, the author questions whether the provisions regarding short break care have been effective in providing the sort of support that families need at the required levels. In conclusion, the author suggests that passing legislation may be insufficient in itself to have much impact on the lives of disabled children.
Subject terms:
social welfare law, social care provision, children, disabilities;
The Child Poverty Bill would provide a statutory basis to the commitment made by the Government in 1999 to eradicate child poverty by 2020. Its purpose is to give new impetus to the Government’s commitment, and to drive action across departments. It also aims to define success in eradicating child poverty and create a framework to monitor progress at a national and local level. The key areas are that it: places a duty on the Secretary of State to meet 4 United Kingdom-wide poverty targets by the end of the financial year 2020; requires the UK Government to publish a regular UK child poverty strategy; requires the Scottish and Northern Irish Ministers to publish child poverty strategies; establishes a Child Poverty Commission to provide advice; requires the UK Government to publish annual progress reports; and places new duties on local authorities and other delivery partners in England to work together to tackle child poverty. This document provides explanatory notes relating to the Lords Amendments to the Child Poverty Bill (Bill 92), as brought from the House of Lords on 17 March 2010.
The Child Poverty Bill would provide a statutory basis to the commitment made by the Government in 1999 to eradicate child poverty by 2020. Its purpose is to give new impetus to the Government’s commitment, and to drive action across departments. It also aims to define success in eradicating child poverty and create a framework to monitor progress at a national and local level. The key areas are that it: places a duty on the Secretary of State to meet 4 United Kingdom-wide poverty targets by the end of the financial year 2020; requires the UK Government to publish a regular UK child poverty strategy; requires the Scottish and Northern Irish Ministers to publish child poverty strategies; establishes a Child Poverty Commission to provide advice; requires the UK Government to publish annual progress reports; and places new duties on local authorities and other delivery partners in England to work together to tackle child poverty. This document provides explanatory notes relating to the Lords Amendments to the Child Poverty Bill (Bill 92), as brought from the House of Lords on 17 March 2010.
Subject terms:
poverty, social welfare law, children, government policy;
The Child Poverty Bill would provide a statutory basis to the commitment made by the Government in 1999 to eradicate child poverty by 2020. Its purpose is to give new impetus to the Government’s commitment, and to drive action across departments. It also aims to define success in eradicating child poverty and create a framework to monitor progress at a national and local level. The key areas are that it: places a duty on the Secretary of State to meet 4 United Kingdom-wide poverty targets by the end of the financial year 2020; requires the UK Government to publish a regular UK child poverty strategy; requires the Scottish and Northern Irish Ministers to publish child poverty strategies; establishes a Child Poverty Commission to provide advice; requires the UK Government to publish annual progress reports; and places new duties on local authorities and other delivery partners in England to work together to tackle child poverty. This document (Bill 92), brought from the House of Lords on 17 March 2010, contains the Lords Amendments to the Child Poverty Bill (HL Bill 21).
The Child Poverty Bill would provide a statutory basis to the commitment made by the Government in 1999 to eradicate child poverty by 2020. Its purpose is to give new impetus to the Government’s commitment, and to drive action across departments. It also aims to define success in eradicating child poverty and create a framework to monitor progress at a national and local level. The key areas are that it: places a duty on the Secretary of State to meet 4 United Kingdom-wide poverty targets by the end of the financial year 2020; requires the UK Government to publish a regular UK child poverty strategy; requires the Scottish and Northern Irish Ministers to publish child poverty strategies; establishes a Child Poverty Commission to provide advice; requires the UK Government to publish annual progress reports; and places new duties on local authorities and other delivery partners in England to work together to tackle child poverty. This document (Bill 92), brought from the House of Lords on 17 March 2010, contains the Lords Amendments to the Child Poverty Bill (HL Bill 21).
Subject terms:
poverty, social welfare law, children, government policy;
The Child Poverty Bill would provide a statutory basis to the commitment made by the Government in 1999 to eradicate child poverty by 2020. Its purpose is to give new impetus to the Government’s commitment, and to drive action across departments. It also aims to define success in eradicating child poverty and create a framework to monitor progress at a national and local level. The key areas are that it: places a duty on the Secretary of State to meet 4 United Kingdom-wide poverty targets by the end of the financial year 2020; requires the UK Government to publish a regular UK child poverty strategy; requires the Scottish and Northern Irish Ministers to publish child poverty strategies; establishes a Child Poverty Commission to provide advice; requires the UK Government to publish annual progress reports; and places new duties on local authorities and other delivery partners in England to work together to tackle child poverty. This stage of the bill (HL Bill 46) was published on 10 March 2010.
The Child Poverty Bill would provide a statutory basis to the commitment made by the Government in 1999 to eradicate child poverty by 2020. Its purpose is to give new impetus to the Government’s commitment, and to drive action across departments. It also aims to define success in eradicating child poverty and create a framework to monitor progress at a national and local level. The key areas are that it: places a duty on the Secretary of State to meet 4 United Kingdom-wide poverty targets by the end of the financial year 2020; requires the UK Government to publish a regular UK child poverty strategy; requires the Scottish and Northern Irish Ministers to publish child poverty strategies; establishes a Child Poverty Commission to provide advice; requires the UK Government to publish annual progress reports; and places new duties on local authorities and other delivery partners in England to work together to tackle child poverty. This stage of the bill (HL Bill 46) was published on 10 March 2010.
Subject terms:
poverty, social welfare law, children, government policy;
A summary of the background to the Child Poverty Bill, looking at the case for taking action to tackle child poverty, action and progress, the economic situation and the need for further action, the key aspects of the Bill and next steps, including the development of the child poverty strategy, pilot projects with and guidance to local authorities, and promoting local action to tackle child poverty.
A summary of the background to the Child Poverty Bill, looking at the case for taking action to tackle child poverty, action and progress, the economic situation and the need for further action, the key aspects of the Bill and next steps, including the development of the child poverty strategy, pilot projects with and guidance to local authorities, and promoting local action to tackle child poverty.
Subject terms:
local authorities, poverty, social welfare law, children;
Practice: Social Work in Action, 20(2), June 2008, pp.113-122.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
The South African Government is presently processing a new comprehensive Children's Act, which is expected to be promulgated in 2008. The primary purpose of the Act is to give effect to the rights of children as contained in section 28 of the Constitution as well as other international child rights instruments ratified by South Africa. The implementation of the new Act holds extensive...
The South African Government is presently processing a new comprehensive Children's Act, which is expected to be promulgated in 2008. The primary purpose of the Act is to give effect to the rights of children as contained in section 28 of the Constitution as well as other international child rights instruments ratified by South Africa. The implementation of the new Act holds extensive implications for the targeted beneficiaries, the mandated implementers and the capacity of the relevant organisations. Drawing on the perceptions of 700 social workers who participated in a Children's Act orientation training programme, the authors draw attention to several implementation challenges needing to be addressed if the objectives of the new legislation are to be realised.
Subject terms:
policy, social welfare law, social workers, children;
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY CHILD CARE ORGANISATIONS
Publisher:
National Council of Voluntary Child Care Organisations
Publication year:
2005
Pagination:
4p.
Place of publication:
London
The Children and Young People's Plan is an important element of the reforms underpinned by the Children Act 2004. On the basis of a new statutory duty the Government intends that all areas should produce a single, strategic, overarching plan for all local services to children and young people. This consultation seeks views on the Regulations and supporting guidance governing the plan.
The Children and Young People's Plan is an important element of the reforms underpinned by the Children Act 2004. On the basis of a new statutory duty the Government intends that all areas should produce a single, strategic, overarching plan for all local services to children and young people. This consultation seeks views on the Regulations and supporting guidance governing the plan.
Subject terms:
planning, social services, social welfare law, children;
Tailoring individual services to the outcomes for children enshrined in the Children Act 2004 can be challenging for councils. However, Portsmouth has made a head start with outcomes decided by local children.
Tailoring individual services to the outcomes for children enshrined in the Children Act 2004 can be challenging for councils. However, Portsmouth has made a head start with outcomes decided by local children.
Subject terms:
outcomes, social welfare law, child care, children;