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Government to increase storage limits for eggs, sperm and embryos to a 10-year renewable period.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
£24 million regional fund for children's social care, including funding to support unaccompanied minors
Vicky Ford addresses the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) annual conference
Brain injuries in babies to be reduced in new drive to avoid birthing complications, announces maternity safety minister Nadine Dorries.
The British Embassy in Monrovia invites proposals for projects to be grant-funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s International Programme.
Serious and widespread failings at Rainsbrook secure training centre have put children and staff at risk of harm, Ofsted, HMI Prisons and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) find.
Ofsted's annual survey captures the views of children and adults about children's social care settings.
Funding boost to help level up opportunities for children and young people in social care
Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities.
New funding to extend support to care leavers and proposals launched to introduce national standards in unregulated accommodation.
Gavin Williamson speaks about the importance of family in levelling up outcomes and opportunities for young people
Correspondence between the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel chair and government ministers about the first national child safeguarding practice review.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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