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Details of the government's new approach to Sure Start children’s centres through statutory guidance.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Children's Minister responds to NSPCC data on the prevalence of child abuse and announces funding for the charity and its helplines.
Children's Minister Tim Loughton said: "The new system will be less bureaucratic and less intimidating."
The Children's Minister talks about altruism, the Big Society and the function volunteering has in communities.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families talks about the Government's aim to reduce bureaucracy in social work.
Professor Munro asks child protection professionals to be frank about what needs to change and the best ways to reform the system.
Tim Loughton responds on adoption statistics.
Tim Loughton explains the decision to end the Ofsted annual rating process as soon as legislation can be passed.
An independent review of the Children’s Commissioner role recommends strengthening its remit, powers and independence.
Tim Loughton speaks to the C4EO about improving public services for children, young people and families, and promotes sharing examples of good practice as a means to driving up standards.
The Children's Minister on proposed improvements to children's services.
At an international conference on safety, the Children's Minister discusses the government's role in protecting its citizens.
The Children's Minister talks about the government's plans to improve conditions for children in care.
The Children's Minister talks about the role fathers have within the family unit and in the Big Society.
The Children’s Minister sets out how the voluntary sector, along with the government’s reforms, are vital to ending child poverty.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather outlines the first steps in the government's reform of early years education.
The Children’s Minister calls for local authorities to improve the process for interracial adoption and announces the establishment of a new advisory group on adoption.
Tim Loughton asks local authorities to make better use of voluntary adoption agencies and reduce delays in adoption.
Details of the fee for intercountry adoption services, which is to be implemented as of 1 April 2011.
Professor Eileen Munro identifies areas for improvement in her first report of the review of the child protection system in England.
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