Authorities have specific duties under the Children Acts 1989 and 2004. They have a duty to safeguard the welfare of children in their area and as long as this is consistent with the child’s safety and welfare, to promote the upbringing of such children by their families by providing services appropriate to the child’s needs. They must promote the upbringing of such children by their families and provide services appropriate to the child’s needs as long as this is consistent with the child’s safety and welfare. This is done in partnership with parents, in such a way that is sensitive to the child’s race, religion, culture and language and takes account of the child’s wishes and feelings. Services might include day care for young children, after-school
