The Children and Families Act 2014 was implements on 22nd April 2014 with the intention to bring about legislative reform in key areas such as adoption, education for children and young people with special needs and an emphasis on ensuring that the law provides greater protection to vulnerable children.
During this webinar, practitioner and experienced lecturer Safda Mahmood will provide viewers with an overview of the key features of this Act. This webinar will also examine the ways in which the Act will assist parents balance work and family life through measures including the introduction of the right to request flexible working, time off work for ante-natal care and statutory rights to leave and pay for parents and adopters.