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  • Tim Loughton speaks to the LSCB Chairs’ Network conference

    Children and Families' Minister Tim Loughton speaks to Local Safeguarding Children Board representatives.

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

  • Savings accounts for all children in long-term care

    More than 55,000 of the most vulnerable young people in the UK are set to benefit from a new savings account, with an initial payment of £200, the Department for Education announced today.

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

  • A Call to Action Health Visitor Implementation Plan Summary Progress Report

    Securing a future health visiting service that is universal, energised and fit for long-term growth requires prompt action and investment.

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

  • Martin Narey article in 'The Times' on adoption

    Martin Narey writing in 'The Times': 'A fresh start is vital to reform near-ludicrous adoption rules'.

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

  • Review to improve the training and qualifications for people working in the early years

    An independent review to strengthen training, qualifications and career opportunities of people working in early education and childcare is launched.

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

  • Safeguarding children who may have been trafficked: guidelines published

    Updated guidance, Safeguarding Children who may have been Trafficked, was today published jointly by the Home Office and the Department for Education.

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

  • Free parenting classes to be offered to over 50,000 mothers and fathers

    Children’s Minister Sarah Teather will tomorrow announce that the Government will trial free parenting classes in three areas of the country, aiming to reach over 50,000 parents.

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

  • PM launches Parentport website

    Website gives parents a place to air their concerns about inappropriate products, adverts or services.

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

  • Looked-after children statistics 2011

    Response from Tim Loughton to the 2011 looked-after children statistics.

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

  • Viroflu vaccine and risk of fever in children under 5 years

    A letter from Professor D M Salisbury, Director of Immunisation, advises clinicians to avoid use of Viroflu vaccine in children aged under five years because of an increased risk of fever.

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

  • Response to Telegraph story on the 'erosion' of childhood

    The Children's Minister comments on concerns raised by the Daily Telegraph on Saturday 24th September.

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

  • Tim Loughton responds to Guardian article on children in care

    Tim Loughton responds to Guardian story about children in care and the new admissions code.

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

  • Change4Life and Sportacus tackle our lazy towns

    Change4Life is teaming up with super hero Sportacus to inspire children around the country to ditch their junk food and tuck into more ‘Sports Candy'.

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

  • Somebody else's child in a Big Society: how we all need to take responsibility for children in private fostering arrangements

    Tim Loughton explains why all private fostering arrangements need to be disclosed to local authorities.

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

  • Government announces £6 million for children in care and families who need extra support

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton announces an extra £6 million a year to provide additional support for foster carers and vulnerable families.

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

  • New health visitor taskforce

    A new national health visitor taskforce has been created to support the government's plans to rejuvenate the health visiting profession, recruit 4,200 new health visitors, and develop a new health visiting service across…

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

  • A rapid review of the National Child Measurement Programme

    In spring 2011, we commissioned the Thomas Coram Research Unit to undertake an independent review of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).

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

  • Consultation on the regulation of foods intended for infants and young children

    The European Commission, as part of its on-going programme of simplification and reducing legislative burden, is reviewing the current framework directive on PARNUT foods or dietetic foods (Directive 2009/30/EC).

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

  • National child measurement programme: operational guidance for the 2011/12 school year

    Updated guidance on delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme in the 2011/12 school year.

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

  • Children's homes: government publishes new data

    Information on a new data pack published by the Department for Education on children's homes, to help local authorities.

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