Barnardos is a children’s charity that supports children with a range of issues from drug misuse to disability; youth crime to mental health; sexual abuse to domestic violence and poverty to homelessness Barnardo’s believes we can bring out the best in every child. For more…

Our unique, inclusive and supportive approach recognises the needs of each individual in our care and is championed by our young, professional and energetic teams. We are determined to challenge negativity, change perceptions and celebrate the achievements of looked after children in our care. Many…

The Child Accident Prevention Trust is a charity working to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. They provide advice and information to parents and carers through the website, they support those who work with children and…

 Child maintenance is regular, reliable financial support that helps towards the child’s everyday living costs. This can include things like food and clothes, and helping to provide a home for your child. The parent without main day-to-day care of the child pays child maintenance to…

Please follow the link for the Children's Act 1989.

Please follow the link for the Children's Act 2004.

Please follow the link for the Children's Act 2010.

Mediation is a process in which impartial, independent mediators support the parties in conflict to find an agreement, which is acceptable to all. The disputants not the mediators, decide on the terms of the agreement. Health for Learning staff can lead mediation sessions to address…

The Early Help Transformation Team promotes supports and coordinates Early Help for families across Medway. This is provided through regular communications and events, group multi agency training, one to one work with Early Help Leads across all agencies and advice through our help desk. The…

The Education Safeguarding Service provides child protection advice and training to schools.