

Legal Framework Primary Legislation
• Protection of Children Act (1999)
• The Children Act (2004 s11)
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
• Childcare Act (2006)
• The Prevent Duty 2015 (revised April 21)
• Multi agency guidance on FGM 2016 (updated July 20)
• The health & safety at work act 1998 Secondary legislation
• Sexual Offences Act (2003)
• Criminal Justice and Court Services Act (2000)
• Equality Act (2010)
• Data Protection Act & GDPR (2018)
• Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009
• Children and Families Act 2014
• Serious Crime Act 2015
• Disclosure and Barring Service 2012: www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Statutory Guidance
• Keeping children safe in Education 2015 (updated 22)
• Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 (revised June 22)
• SET Procedures (revised May 22)
• What to do if you’re Worried a Child is Being Abused (HMG 2015)
• Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families (DoH 2000)
• The Common Assessment Framework for Children and Young People: A Guide for Practitioners (CWDC 2010
• Statutory guidance on making arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under section 11 of the Children Act 2004 (HMG 2008)
• Information Sharing: Guidance for Practitioners providing Safeguarding Service (DFE 2015)
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