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Latest Tax-Free Childcare statistics reveal that more than 401,300 families benefitted from government funding towards childcare costs, in September.
Ofsted has published the first in a series of reviews on early years education.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) annual conference.
This article explains what parents can do to help their children in their early years.
An improvement notice issued to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council following practice concerns identified in the council’s children’s social care functions.
A report investigating allegations of abuse at residential homes for disabled children demands urgent action to protect those in similar circumstances.
Ofsted's National Director, Regulation and Social Care, provides analysis of evidence around workforce sufficiency in residential special schools as part of a national review.
An improvement notice issued to Nottingham City Council following an Ofsted inspection in July 2022.
New government-backed law to offer pregnant women and new parents greater protection against redundancy.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Thousands of early years professionals will benefit from investment to drive quality and training, and to better support the next generation of children.
HMRC is encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs.
An improvement notice issued to Luton Council following an Ofsted inspection in January 2020.
Revised statutory direction issued to Devon County Council due to poor performance in children's social care services.
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.
An improvement notice issued to Devon County Council to improve services for children and young people with SEND.
An improvement notice issued to Newham Council due to poor performance in children's social care services.
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.
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