National guidance for children's services

Government guidance available

There is a variety of government guidance available to support people who deliver services to children. Below are the key documents that give the legal framework:

Children Act 2004 (legislation.gov.uk)
Working together to safeguard children (GOV.UK)

Last updated: 12/10/2026 16:02

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