Local authorities have primary duty for promoting and safeguarding the well-being of all children and young people in their area. The local authorities have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 section 17 and 47 and Children Acts 2004, which make this clear and this guidance set out in details what is required. Although the local authorities are the main people to safeguard and protect children, it is the responsibility of everyone who come in contact with children, this includes the families, agency such as the police and the health services have duty under section 11 of the Children Act 2004 to ensure that they consider the need to protect and support the safety of children when carrying out their functions.
The government guidance
The government guidance