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Plans to strengthen information sharing as part of government's ambition to tackle child abuse and neglect.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Ofsted inspection of local authority children's services is changing in 2018.
New training for foster carers announced as part of a new strategy to improve the care of unaccompanied children
Children's Minister launches multi-million pound support package to improve the lives of vulnerable children
Professionals have made progress in responding to the large volume of cases of domestic abuse.
Children's minister Robert Goodwill announces funding for 24 projects, as part of the Children's Social Care Innovation Programme.
Nine projects have been awarded share of grant worth more than £2 million.
Sir Michael Wilshaw has written to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary raising concerns about the contribution of police to safeguarding children.
Inspectorates found evidence of improvement in the multi-agency response to tackling child sexual exploitation over the past two years.
The government has launched a new online tool for schools to give parents advice and tips on preparing their children for adult life.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Ofsted reports improvement in the quality of assessment for vulnerable children.
Report highlights widespread and serious failings in Sunderland City Council’s services for children and young people.
Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson speaks about his vision for reform and innovation at the ADCS conference.
Advice to clarify schools and childcare providers' role under the new 'prevent duty', and to help protect children from radicalisation.
Ineffective processes for sharing information are still hampering action on child sexual exploitation.
State of the nation report draws on over 5,600 inspections of a range of crucial social care services
Inspectorates announce they are to focus on joint targeted area inspections of children’s services.
In the first ever in-depth survey, Ofsted finds that the risk of exploitation is still not well understood in many areas.
Anne Longfield OBE has been appointed as the new Children’s Commissioner for England.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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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