Professional Practices in Child Protection

Professional Practices in Child Protection

CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT: SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS

Introduction
The idea of safeguarding children in the United Kingdom developed with the introduction of the 1989 Children Act. The Children Act of 1989 and 2004 are legislations that affirm that people working with children should prioritise their safety. The 2004 Children’s Act is mainly focused on service integration to ensure the needs of children and their immediate families are met, which enables professionals to work more closely when dealing with child safety issues (Sheehan, 2018). Although children have no control over the leadership of the country, it is essential…