8.—(1) A safeguarder appointed in relation to a child must inform that child, taking account of the age and maturity of the child, any relevant person and any other person whom the safeguarder interviews in pursuance of their functions under the Act, of the safeguarder’s functions and powers under the Act and any other enactment.
(2) In particular, under paragraph (1), the safeguarder must inform the child, any relevant person and any other person that the role of a safeguarder is to safeguard the interests of the child.