Commentary on Sections Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Section 197: Local Safeguarding Children Boards: annual reports
602.Section 197 inserts a new section 14A into the 2004 Act, requiring each Local Safeguarding Children Board in England to produce and publish a report at least once a year about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its area. The Local Safeguarding Children Board must also send a copy of the report to the local Children’s Trust Board.