The legislation received formal approval from the Queen yesterday when parliamentary business was officially wrapped up prior to dissolution of parliament next week ahead of June's general election.
Provisions within the Children and Social Work Act will lead to a new system of regulation for social workers, change the factors courts and practitioners consider when making decisions on adoptions, and establish a panel to identify serious child safeguarding cases that require review.
It will also require local authorities to provide personal advisers to care leavers up to the age of 25. Meanwhile sex and relationship education (SRE) will be made compulsory in all secondary schools.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
