ork together and with any relevant agencies as well as arrangements for conducting local reviews. Section 17 - section 17 of the Children Act 1989 is a general duty on local authorities to safeguard and promote the welfare of “children in need” in their area. Section 20 - Section 20 of the Children Act 1989 sets out when a Local Authority must provide accommodation for a child in need within their area if that child needs it, due to the child being lost/abandoned or there being no person with parental responsibility for that child. Section 31 - section 31 of the Children Act 1989 sets out the circumstances in which a court may order that a child who is suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm be placed in the care, or under the supervision of a local authority. Section 47 - Where a child in a local authority’s areas is subject to an emergency protection order, is in police custody or maybe suffering or likely to suffer significant harm) local authority social care services must make enquiries and decide if any action must be taken under section 47 of the Children Act 1989. This will include multi-agency assessment, and where appropriate multi-agency strategy discussions, planning and review. 65 Secure children’s homes - Secure children's homes are residential homes for vulnerable children aged between 10 and 20. These homes restrict children's liberty in order to ensure their safety. Secure children's homes are run by local authorities, voluntary organisations, or they are privately run. Working Together - Working Together to Safeguard Children, is the statutory guidance that sets out expectations for the system that provides help, support and protection for children and their families, giving practitioners clarity about what is required of them individually and