FAQs Archive - Careskills Academy

Q: How does the Children's Act 2004 relate to safeguarding?

The Children Act 2004 is a development from the 1989 Act. The Children Act 2004 made changes and additions to the child protection framework that already existed in England to ensure that all children could achieve the rights outlined in ‘Every Child Matters’. The ‘Every Child Matters’ initiative outlined 5 key points that safeguarding will allow: The right to be healthy The right to stay safe The right to enjoy and achieve The right to make a positive contribution The right to achieve economic well-being

Q: Who is responsible to safeguard children in school?

Anyone who works in an educational setting has a duty to the children who attend to protect their well-being. Governors, heads of schools, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), teachers, teaching assistants, kitchen staff, and anybody else who works with children are all affected.

Q: What is the purpose of safeguarding children?

Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. The purpose of safeguarding is to protect children from abuse and maltreatment and prevent harm to children's health or development.