Summary
Reformed family justice (introducing a 26-week time limit for care proceedings), reformed adoption law, introduced Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs, created the Office of the Children's Commissioner, and extended the right to request flexible working.
Key Points
- 26-week time limit for care proceedings (s.14)
- Child arrangements orders replacing residence and contact orders (s.12)
- Revised adoption provisions (Part 1)
- Special educational needs and disability — EHCPs (Part 3)
- Shared parental leave and pay (Part 7)