1.2 Statutory Framework

SCOPE OF THIS CHAPTER

All organisations that work with children share a commitment to safeguard and promote their welfare and for many agencies that is underpinned by a statutory duty or duties.

Appendix B of Working Together to Safeguard Children briefly explains the legislation most relevant to work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Click here to view Appendix B: Statutory Framework of Working Together to Safeguard Children.