Section 1 Children Act 1989 - The Nuts & Bolts - MBL

Section 1 Children Act 1989 - The Nuts & Bolts - MBL

Section 1 Children Act 1989 is arguably the most important section of the statute.

  • SRA Competency - B
  • Level - Introduction: Requires no prior subject knowledge
  • CPD - 1 hour
  • Viewership - Access for entire organisation
This webinar will help you to understand the nuts and bolts of all the key principles contained within the section, the relevant case law and how to apply it to case work.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

  • A detailed look at section 1 Children Act 1989

  • Thorough consideration of the welfare checklist

  • The presumption of parental involvement in a child’s life

  • The delay and no order principles

This webinar was recorded on 11th January 2024

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