It:
- Sets out a series of principles and values under which people working with children and young people should operate
- Introduces a new legislative duty to improve the wellbeing of children and young people on all the bodies who support and work with them, including local authorities and the Scottish Government.
- Changes the framework for the provision of protection and care to those who need it, including new provisions on children in the penal system and children at risk
- Sets out new arrangements for the children’s hearing system to improve its effectiveness and fairness
- Aims to improve the provision of support and assistance for families, including new provisions on parenting and the introduction of children’s reporters.