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Minister for Patient Safety Maria Caulfield has announced £3 million for the second phase of a programme to improve maternity safety.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Minister Will Quince speaks to family hubs conference to launch £12 million Transformation Fund
The consultation contains proposals on new inspection arrangements for children’s homes and residential holiday schemes.
Ofsted finds serious safeguarding issues at 4 PGL settings and immediately suspends each of the registrations.
Ofsted has published two research reports looking at early years multiple providers and providers that own more than one children's home.
Vulnerable children face frequent violence and excessive use of force at Oakhill Secure Training Centre, while living conditions are ‘dilapidated’, Ofsted, HMI Prisons and the CQC find.
Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre has been downgraded to inadequate by inspectors, the lowest possible rating.
Schools and colleges to benefit from a trained senior mental health lead for those who need support
Folic acid will be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour across the UK to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies.
An independent review into safeguarding children under 1 from non-accidental injury caused by male carers.
Correspondence between the Secretary of State for Education, the Department for Health and Social Care and the panel about the second national child safeguarding practice review.
Government to increase storage limits for eggs, sperm and embryos to a 10-year renewable period.
Young people at risk of exploitation to be supported through 'taskforces' in 21 new areas.
HMRC is reminding families eligible for Tax-Free Childcare that they can use the scheme to help with their childcare costs.
Sunderland children’s services jump to Outstanding from failing in 2015 following Government intervention
Multi-million pound investment to create more Family Hubs across the country, building on a manifesto commitment
Extensive real-world data shows vaccines are safe and highly effective for pregnant women.
Government’s National Adoption Strategy to improve experience for children and families in the adoption system
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector discussed the impact of COVID-19 and recent work at the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) annual conference.
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