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Children Act 2004

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Legislation that establishes the statutory requirement for the role of Executive Director of Children's Services. UK legislation that introduced reforms to child protection and looked-after children systems. An act of the UK Parliament that makes provision for the welfare of children, including the establishment of the Children's Commissioner for England. UK legislation that reformed the law relating to children's services, placing a duty on local authorities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Legislation that requires the appointment of an Executive Director of Children's Services.

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