What Are The Child Protection Resources In Foster Care?

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Child protection is an important consideration for anyone thinking about fostering a child in the UK. This article explores the resources used in child protection.

Foster care is a noble act that helps the less fortunate in our community. However, you should understand the legislation surrounding foster care before you make the decision to become a foster parent.
Child Protection is one of the most important aspects of Foster Care.

Why is Child Protection Important?
Child Protection is important because you will be handling children when you become a foster carer in the United Kingdom. The aim of Child Protection is to protect and promote the fundamental rights of a child under the care of a foster carer. It is guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which seeks to protect children against abuse, neglect, exploitation, violence, and any other human rights deprivation.

How Can You Learn About Child Protection?
Now that you know how important Child Protection is to fostering services, you should also know the resource centre from where you can ...
... seek important information.

The Department of Education
The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for child protection in the United Kingdom. It sets policy and legislation as well as providing guidance on how the system should work.
The Department of Education works closely with three partners to ensure the proper safeguarding of children. The partners are:
1. The local authority
2. The integrated care board
3. The police
These independent agencies work together harmoniously to ensure that they promote the welfare of children. This keeps children safe from any harm.

Government-commissioned reviews
In addition to the Department of Education, the UK government has previously established commissions to review changes in child protection. In May 2022 there were two commissions that made significant changes. i.e.
1. Hudson and Child Safeguarding Review Panel, 2022
2. MacAlister, 2022

Where Can Foster Carers Get this Information?
It is important that foster carers understand the information about child protection to help them abide by the relevant legislation. The government website has resources about child protection that can help you understand what it takes to become an effective foster carer in the UK. Alternatively, if you are fostering in London, you can ask us for relevant information about child protection.

Horizon Fostering is one of the leading independent Ofsted-approved and registered fostering agencies in the UK. We are specialising in placing foster carers with children who need their support. Our services include assessment of suitability and capacity, initial training, ongoing support, information on local activities and events, and monthly visits from our community office team members. Visit our website for more details on our services at https://horizonfostering.co.uk/