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Thousands of early years professionals will benefit from investment to drive quality and training, and to better support the next generation of children.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
HMRC is encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs.
Ofsted, CQC and HMICFRS have published guidance for the thematic focus on early help for families, as part of their programme of joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs).
Correspondence between Ministers and the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel about the third national child safeguarding practice review.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
DBS and the Premier League are working to enhance football clubs’ approach to safeguarding vulnerable people.
Funding to support local authorities to continue social workers in schools and designated safeguarding lead supervision in the 2022 to 2023 academic year.
Folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal flour across the UK to help prevent life-threatening brain and spinal conditions in foetuses.
HMRC is reminding parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds that they have just one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training.
As children return to school after summer holidays, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families who may be missing out on Tax-Free Childcare to register.
A new report looks at the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's social care.
Disney-inspired campaign relaunches to help kids get one hour of physical activity every day over the summer holidays.
Ofsted has today published the third set of briefings in a series looking at the pandemic’s continued impact on education providers.
A keynote speech by Ofsted's National Director, Social Care and Regulation, at the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) conference.
Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance could face curfews, as Ministers plan new powers for the Child Maintenance Service.
An Ofsted report published today suggests that there are too few suitable places to keep children in care close to home.
Package of measures will increase childcare support for parents, boost the number of childminders and drive take up of childcare offers, to address rising costs.
Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.
The Homes for Ukraine scheme will allow children and minors under the age of 18 who have already applied through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme to come to the UK without a parent or guardian.
The consultation asks for views on a proposed new judgement on the experiences and progress of care leavers.
Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman announces the launch of a consultation on Ofsted's special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) inspection framework.
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