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Child protection

The part of safeguarding that involves action to protect specific children who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm.

Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Safeguarding and child protection

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Safeguarding All four UK nations (details may differ)
Protecting children from maltreatment, preventing harm to their health or development, ensuring they grow up with safe and effective care, and taking action so all children have the best outcomes.
Child protection plan All four UK nations (details may differ)
A plan agreed at a child protection conference setting out how a child will be kept safe from significant harm.
Section 47 enquiry England Wales
An investigation by children's social care, under section 47 of the Children Act 1989, when there is reasonable cause to suspect a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.

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