Resources

The plan is issued by the local authority when, after an EHC needs assessment, it is necessary for a child/young person to receive special educational provision via an EHC plan (Children and Families Act 2014, s.37).

This overview establishes and sets the statutory framework for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as England’s principal regulator of health and social care services.

This overview sets out how force, restraint, and restrictive interventions must be used in mental health units in England.

A clear, practical guide to personal and health budgets – what they are, who is entitled to them, and how they give people real choice and control over their care.

DoLS were introduced under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to protect adults who do not have the mental capacity to make decisions about their care and who need to live in settings where their freedom or choices are significantly restricted.

The Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 was introduced to prevent unnecessary hospital delays by ensuring timely community care, accountability, and coordinated discharge planning across health and social care.

The strategy extends previous adult-focused strategies to include children and young people, marking the first all-age autism strategy for England.

A UK-wide reform law that strengthens the integration of health and social care services in England. Its purpose is to create a more collaborative, transparent, and efficient health system that reduces inequalities and improves populationhealth outcomes.

This overview outlines the statutory guidance for England set out in the SEND Code of Practice. It explains the legal duties of local authorities, health services, schools, early years settings, colleges and other organisations.

This overview outlines the legal framework for services supporting children, young people and families. It covers adoption, family justice, SEND, childcare, child welfare, the Children’s Commissioner and parental rights.

An overview of the Act, which introduces important reforms to public sector procurement – simplifying processes, increasing transparency, and encouraging collaboration across sectors.

An international framework that upholds children’s rights, ensuring their protection, participation, and well-being in all areas of life.

Legislation that strengthens the legal framework for supporting children, promoting their well-being, and ensuring services work together effectively to safeguard and improve outcomes.

A foundational law that provides a legal framework for safeguarding children, promoting their welfare, and ensuring their needs are prioritised in all decisions affecting them.

Legislation that establishes a vetting and barring system to prevent unsuitable individuals from working with children and vulnerable adults, enhancing safety and protection.

A legal framework designed to support individuals who may have difficulty making decisions, ensuring their rights, autonomy, and best interests are respected and upheld.

A key piece of legislation that strengthens anti-discrimination protections in the UK, ensuring equal rights, fairness, and access to opportunities for all.