Common use of Children’s Act Clause in Contracts

Children’s Act. 1989 allows Children’s Services to request information from other agencies as part of an ongoing child protection enquiry. It should be understood that a failure to disclose information which could prevent a tragedy, can also result in criticism but above all could result in a child being harmed. 3.8 Information must only be shared on a ‘need to know’ basis.

Children’s Act. 1989 allows Children’s Services to request information from other agencies as part of an ongoing child protection enquiry. It should be understood that a failure to disclose information which could prevent a tragedy, can also result in criticism but above all could result in a child being harmed. 3.8 Information must only be shared on a ‘need to know’ basis.