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  • New laws to help children's talents shine

    Brand new laws come into force today, changing when children can take part in public performance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Year Honours list 2015: education and children’s services

    The list of people working in education and children’s services who have received an honour.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New data shows 1.3 million more infants eating free school meals

    Official figures revealed today show that 1.3 million more children are now eating a healthy lunch since the policy launched in September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vaccinate toddlers against flu advises Chief Medical Officer

    Parents should get their toddlers vaccinated against flu now to protect them from severe illness the Chief Medical Officer has advised.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Thousands of school children to benefit from life-saving devices

    Government strikes deal for 500 affordable defibrillators.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Parents to get complete picture of child development

    From September 2015, health and early years practitioners will work side by side to improve outcomes for young children.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New figures show sharp fall in number of young people NEET

    The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) for 2014's summer months returned to levels not seen since 2007.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fresh approach to school mental health support

    Childcare and Education Minister Sam Gyimah outlines new actions to support pupils’ mental health.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ofsted calls for prevention of child sexual exploitation to be given higher priority

    In the first ever in-depth survey, Ofsted finds that the risk of exploitation is still not well understood in many areas.

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  • New Children's Commissioner appointed

    Anne Longfield OBE has been appointed as the new Children’s Commissioner for England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson speaks at the LSCB chairs annual conference

    Children's Minister Edward Timpson outlines the important role local safeguarding children boards play in improving child protection.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nationwide celebration of the 'great school lunch'

    To mark National School Meals Week, Nick Clegg is joining in a week of celebrations marking how far school meals have come.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson outlines successful Innovation Programme bids

    Children's Minister speaks at the National Children and Adult Services conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Childminder choice has never been better thanks to first agency

    St Bede Academy in Bolton is first childminder agency in the country to be given the green light.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Supporting Britain's public sector talent

    Speaking today at a London primary school, Nick Clegg announced a series of measures to help public sector workers do their jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PHE cold weather plan helps you protect your health

    With winter looming think now how cold weather could affect you, and those around you: PHE publishes this year's cold weather plan today.

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  • Sam Gyimah: open letter about childcare

    Childcare minister writes to people using and working in the childcare sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Relatives of adopted adults now able to trace family tree

    Children, grandchildren and other relatives of adopted adults can now trace back through their ancestors’ lives.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children who have early education get higher GCSEs

    Research shows that a pre-schooled child has more chance of getting better exam results and ultimately earning higher wages.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1 million in grants paid out as childcare scheme hits milestone

    The childcare business grant has distributed £1 million to new childcare businesses - and there is still more money for worthy causes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government