The Children's and Families Act 2014

Question 1

what does this act do?

Answer 1

sets out to give greater protection to vulnerable children

Question 2

what does this act provide?

Answer 2

1. Better support to children whose parents are separating
2. Help for children with special educational needs and disabilities
3. Help for parents to balance work and family life

Question 3

what is the role of the children’s commissioner?

Answer 3

1. focuses on the rights of all children
2. promoting and protecting the rights of children
3. gives them stronger powers

Question 4

what are rights of parents who have a child?

Answer 4

1. Both parents can have time off for clinic appointments
2. can opt to share parental leave
3. Allows people who are going to adopt to have time off

Question 5

what is the role of family courts and justice?

Answer 5

1. the courts should help parents do what is right for their child
2. child arrangements order
3. after separation both parents should be involved in their children’s lives

Question 6

what is Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Answer 6

offer an educational , health and care (EHC) plan