Childrens Trusts
Broader terms
Scope note / definition
Announced 2002. They bring together all services for children and young people in an area, underpinned by the Children Act 2004 duty to cooperate, to focus on improving outcomes for all children and young people. Reformed by the Education Act 2011. Source: DfE website accessed 2012-05-08
History note
BT changed from Trusts Jan 2009.
Related content
A new approach for Children's Trust Boards
General information 22 January 2013
Children's Trusts FAQs
FAQ 26 March 2012
