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Important and urgent changes in legislation will mean courts and councils always pursue adoption when it’s in a child’s interest.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
New inspections to assess how agencies work together in an area to identify, support and protect vulnerable children and young people.
The Only Way is Essex stars Debbie Douglas and Lydia Bright join the DfE as fostering ambassadors.
Foster care provision statistics published today take a broad look at fostering provision across the country.
David Cameron delivered keynote speech and announced plans for expansion of shared ownership, free hours of childcare and more apprenticeships.
Education Secretary announces 22 pilot areas across the country to improve mental health services for children in 255 schools.
Edward Timpson at the launch of a study by the Rees Centre and University of Bristol into the educational progress of looked-after children.
For the first time the inspectorate has highlighted the findings of its annual survey of children living in children’s homes and foster care.
Prime Minister and Education Secretary announce root-and-branch review of children’s residential care.
Starring role on TV football show for Hertfordshire firm's interactive sports technology, developed with funding from Innovate UK.
childcare.co.uk announced as the winner of a DfE competition to find innovative ways to help parents choose the right childcare.
Sam Gyimah writes to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw on the suspension of Ofsted's children's centre inspections.
Information and guidance for inspectors about Ofsted's inspection work in the early years sector.
The government has launched a new online tool for schools to give parents advice and tips on preparing their children for adult life.
Includes: diabetes risks, e-cigarettes, start of MenB vaccination for infants, MenACWY for teens and further groups for shingles vaccine.
Leading campaigner Natasha Devon becomes first ever Department for Education mental health champion.
PHE hails the start of a new vaccination programme, which offers young children protection against meningococcal group B (MenB) disease.
Letter from Nick Hudson, Ofsted's Director for Early Education to the early years sector.
Education Secretary calls on councils and childcare providers to come forward as first to deliver 30 hours free childcare in September 2016.
Letter from Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI to early years providers about changes to inspection from September 2015.
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