The Children and Families Act 2014
The Children and Families Act 2014 is the most far-reaching child welfare legislation to be introduced by Parliament since the Children Act 1989.
This factsheet identifies the key elements in both Acts that relate to preparing for adulthood. It will support local authorities to identify where
processes overlap and to consider how they can be effectively joined up.
We explore how the legislation can be used to create positive outcomes for
disabled young people, with consideration to challenges and barriers, and suggest practical ways of implementing the reforms in both Acts through
good practice examples.