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Tax-Free Childcare could save families money on their childcare costs during the Easter school holidays.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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.
Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.
An improvement notice issued to Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council due to poor performance in children's social care services.
Families looking for childcare places during February half term could be missing out on a government top-up to help pay their childcare bill.
Government to transform children’s social care, with ambitious plans that put families at the heart of reform.
A new report by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel reveals almost 400 children were seriously abused or neglected in England in 2021.
Baby Self-feeding products present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.
Government announces funding to create the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world, helping to save lives and improve health outcomes.
More than 5,500 children of military personnel are benefitting from wraparound childcare as part of a wider commitment to service families
Ofsted publishes the outcomes of a consultation for a new judgement on the experiences and progress of care leavers.
Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing Claire Coutinho addresses Parliament during backbench debate on the independent review of children's social care
Statutory Direction issued to Sefton Council in relation to children's services.
An Ofsted report published today, finds that local authorities are struggling to find homes for children coming into care.
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