This briefing sets out the key changes to the law made by the Children and Families Act 2014 in relation to adoption, children in care and care leavers. It covers adoption, staying put, virtual school heads, children’s homes and relevant aspects of reform of the Children’s Commissioner for England.
- National PAC-UK Advice Line:
Tel 0300 1800 090Monday, Tuesday & Friday
10.00am-4.00pmWednesday & Thursday
10.00am-7.30pm
PAC-UK offices and advice lines are not staffed on public holidays. - National PAC-UK Office Line:
Tel 0300 1800 085Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
PAC-UK offices and advice lines are not staffed on public holidays.
- London Education Advice Line:
Tel 0300 1800 090Thursday 12.00pm-2.00pm
During school term times only and limited to 15 minutes per call.
- FamilyConnect Advice Line:
Tel 0300 1800 205
Monday 3.00pm-6.00pm
Tuesday 11.00am-2.00pm
Thursday 1.00pm-7.00pm
PAC-UK offices and Advice Lines are not staffed on public holidays.