Now in its seventh edition, this popular quick reference guide to the law in England relating to the care of children has been updated in 2019 to include reference to all recent legislation, including new regulations, guidance and standards. Contains sections on: parents, parental responsibility and private family life; private arrangements for the care of children; local authority responsibilities to children and families; child protection; children looked after by local authorities; reviews; representations, complaints and advocacy services for children; adoption; and the courts.