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Ofsted's response to the Department for Education's proposals to reform children’s social care.
Response to the Department for Education's (DFE) consultation on the children’s social care national framework and dashboard indicators.
Ofsted responds to the Department for Education's call for views on a set of national rules on the engagement of agency social work resource.
All secondary school pupils eligible for free flu vaccine as government expands vaccination programme.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A local charity providing vital support in Copeland has seen its outdoor play area transformed thanks to Sellafield Ltd, Mitie and a host of other suppliers.
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit are set to benefit from up to a £522 monthly boost to cover childcare costs – making it easier for them …
Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context.
UK safety tech sector goes from strength to strength in most recent analysis.
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Claire Coutinho, delivered a speech to the National Day Nurseries Association Conference (NDNA) 2023.
Government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs.
A report investigating abuse and neglect in residential settings for disabled children sets out the case for fundamental changes in provision.
Thousands of families with children with special educational needs supported with short breaks from theatre trips to outdoor activities helping to build vital skills.
Ofsted is set to provide essential oversight of supported accommodation for children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 17.
Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs.
All supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds will be required to register with Ofsted and meet standards from October 2023
Tax-Free Childcare could save families money on their childcare costs during the Easter school holidays.
During the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the UK delivered a statement on violence against children.
Up to £233.5 million allocated to the Supporting Families programme for 2023/24, in addition to the £1.9 billion allocated over the past 10 years
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