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  • Views sought on early years and childcare provider regulation

    Ofsted is consulting on changes to the way it registers and inspects early years providers, including nurseries and childminders.

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  • Health Visitor Implementation Progress Report

    The Health Visitor Implementation report published today, sets out progress on key areas of the Health Visitor Implementation programme, which…

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

  • Recent developments in children and young people’s mental health

    This letter brings together information on a number of recent developments to support delivery of improved mental health outcomes for children and young people.

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  • National Child Measurement Programme key findings published

    The latest results from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) were published by the NHS Information Centre today.

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

  • Tim Loughton to Barnardo's event

    Children's Minister Tim Loughton launches the tackling child sexual exploitation action plan.

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

  • Michael Gove speaks to the London Early Years Foundation about the importance of early years

    The Secretary of State talks about the importance of early years education.

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

  • Number of children's centres by local authority

    Download details of the number of Sure Start children's centres in each local authority.

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

  • 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