The Children Act 1989 -  The Children Act 1989 is a cornerstone of child protection law in England. It establishes that the welfare of the child is paramount and sets out the responsibilities of parents and local authorities. It also introduces the concept of “significant harm” as the threshold for state intervention to protect children., Children and Social Work Act 2017 - The Children and Social Work Act 2017 strengthens support for looked-after children and care leavers. It introduces corporate parenting principles, ensuring that local authorities act in the best interests of children in care, and establishes a new system for child safeguarding practice reviews to learn from serious cases., The Children Act 2004 - The Children Act 2004 builds on the 1989 Act and underpins the Every Child Matters framework. It emphasises the importance of agencies working together to safeguard children and introduced Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs), which have since evolved into multi-agency safeguarding partnerships., Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 - Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 is statutory guidance that sets out how all agencies should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. It details roles and responsibilities for professionals, emphasises early help, and outlines assessment and child protection processes., Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 - The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 provides the legal framework for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It ensures that individuals who pose a risk to children or vulnerable adults are prevented from working in regulated activities, thereby reducing the risk of harm., The Childcare Act 2006 - The Childcare Act 2006 focuses on early years and childcare provision. It requires local authorities to ensure that childcare services meet welfare and safety standards and introduced the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to promote safe and effective care for young children., Children and Families Act 2014 - The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It also reformed adoption and fostering processes and strengthened the role of the Children’s Commissioner in safeguarding children’s rights., Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 - Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 is statutory guidance for schools and colleges. It outlines responsibilities for safer recruitment, staff training, and reporting concerns. It also places strong emphasis on online safety and managing allegations against staff to ensure a safe learning environment.,

Identify current key legislation relating to safeguarding.

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