Glossaries

Pupil Referral Unit – A school designated by the Local Authority to provide education for pupils falling under Section 19 […]

Being radicalised is a form of exploitation. Preventing vulnerable people from becoming drawn into terrorism is a key aim of

A referral is defined by the Department for Education as a request for services. This is in respect of a

Formerly known as ‘Contextual Safeguarding’, Risks Outside the Family or home is an approach to understanding, and responding to, young

A national charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse. For more information – SafeLives.org.uk Previously called Co-ordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse

See also: Child in Need Plan (CiN) Children’s Social Care has a responsibility to children in need under Section 17

An Accommodated Child is looked after under Section 20 of the Children Act. This is a voluntary arrangement between the

Section 31 of the Children Act 1989 – Care Order. The court can create a care order under Section 31(1)(a)

This is a temporary order which lasts for up to 8 days and gives the Local Authority shared parental responsibility

A Police Constable has the legal right to remove a child from accommodation or prevent removal if there is reasonable