We believe that every child in Devon should have the best possible start in life<\/strong> and the opportunity to thrive<\/strong>. We want to ensure children and families receive the right support, at the right time, and in the right place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about our vision<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n We have a statutory responsibility to intervene in families to protect children at risk of harm. In a few cases this can mean removing children from families and making alternative arrangements for their long-term care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How we plan to protect children from harm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every child and young person has the right to feel safe, be protected from neglect, and free from the exploitation of others. Preventing neglect continues to be a top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How we plan to keep children safe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All children and young people deserve to be healthy and happy. Good physical and emotional health plays an important part in helping them to live a fulfilled life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How we plan to support health and wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are ambitious for all our children and young people and have high expectations of our schools, college, settings and partnership support services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How we plan to help children in Devon have the best start in life<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nProtecting children from harm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keeping children safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Health and wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Life chances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n