Applicable to: England

The Children Act (2004) built on the Green Paper Every Child Matters (HM Government 2003). It provides a legal framework for practitioners working with children and families to share information. It enables the introduction of a secur and professionally maintained information index. This will help children and families access the services they need (such as education or health care).

References
Children Act. (2004). The Stationery Office. London. (Please click here to access the Act online.)

HM (Her Majesty’s) Government (2003). Every child matters Cm 5860. The Stationery Office, London. (Please click here to access this Paper online.)

Related glossary entries
Children Act (1989)
Green Paper 
Every Child Matters