Section 47 Children S Act

3 5 child protection enquiries section 47 children act 1989 1.

Section 47 children s act. Children s social care is the lead agency for section 47 enquiries children act 1989 and the children s social care manager or delegated deputy has responsibility for authorising a section 47 enquiry following a strategy discussion meeting. When the local authority social worker receives a referral and information has. 47 local authority s duty to investigate 1 where a local authority a are informed that a child who lives or is found in their area i is the subject of an emergency protection order.

Children act 1989 section 47 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 01 october 2020. A section 47 enquiry is initiated to decide whether and what type of action is required to safeguard and promote the welfare of a child who is suspected of or likely to be suffering significant harm. Where there is a risk to the life of a child or the possibility of serious immediate harm.

When the local authority social worker receives a referral and information has. Or ii is in police protection. Duty to conduct section 47 enquiries.

Where there is a risk to the life of a child or the possibility of serious immediate harm. Duty to conduct section 47 enquiries. Child protection enquiries section 47 children act 1989 1.