What powers and duties does the Children Act (1989) give to Social Services that would be relevant in this situation? Give reasons for your answer.
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Safeguarding Children: Case Study-Jenny and Anne Arbroath Q1: What concerns do you have about Jenny and Anne? The flat is cold, no central heating and no washing machine, this would make living more difficult for the family and my increase the risk of colds, flu and even hypothermia if the flat is too cold. Jenny has never had contact with her biological father; this absence could leave Jenny feeling unwanted and maybe slightly withdrawn from Len if he has not been a replacement father figure. It could also have a slight impact on her social development, however this is not always so because so many children are left without their biological father. Sarah and Len's level of parental knowledge is lacking and there is small levels of support services available to them. It is more obvious in Len's approach rather than Sarah's. The Health Visitor described Jenny as "rather placid and uncurious." This could...


