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An improvement notice issued to Liverpool City Council following an Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
Government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
Revised statutory direction to Birmingham City Council in relation to its children’s services (revoked May 2023).
Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs.
A revised statutory direction issued to West Sussex County Council due to poor performance in children’s social care services.
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.
A revised statutory direction issued to Bradford Council due to poor performance in children’s social care services.
An improvement notice issued to East Riding of Yorkshire Council following an Ofsted inspection in December 2019.
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.
Statutory direction issued to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council in relation to children's services.
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
Statutory direction issued to Herefordshire Council in relation to children's services.
Government campaign promotes NHS advice on weaning as survey finds half of parents in England are confused about how much to feed their baby in the process.
The latest Tax-Free Childcare statistics reveal more than 405,000 families used the scheme in December 2022.
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