Government Legislation

National Government Documents and Resources relating to Every Child Matters

All national documents relating to Children's Services can be found on the following websites:

Every Child Matters -  www.everychildmatters.gov.uk

Department for Children Schools and Families - www.dcsf.gov.uk

Children & Young Persons Act

DCSF Childrens Plan (National plan)

DCSF Children's Plan Summary (National plan)

 Some recent key publications by the DCSF:

Children's Trust Arrangements

Local authorities and safeguarding

Lord Laming review 1 year on

Parenting

Safety of Children

Working together to safeguard children