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  • Early years foundation stage to be radically slimmed down

    Dame Clare Tickell recommends streamlining the EYFS to make it more focused on making sure children start school ready to learn.

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

  • Tim Loughton responds to 'Sunday Telegraph' on forced adoption

    The Children's Minister responds to an article on forced adoption, published in the 'Sunday Telegraph' on 13 February 2011.

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

  • Tim Loughton to Windlesham House School in Sussex

    The Children's Minister addresses school children, church leaders, local politicians and youth leaders about the Stop the Traffik campaign.

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

  • Tim Loughton to the Safe Network Conference

    The Children's Minister addresses the Safe Network Conference about the government's commitment to safeguarding children and reducing bureaucracy.

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

  • Tim Loughton at the adoption guidance launch

    The Children's Minister speaks about the changes that need to be made to the adoption process at the launch of the new adoption guidance.

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

  • Tim Loughton speaks at the Funding the Future conference

    The Children's Minister talks about the importance of innovation in the voluntary and community sector.

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

  • Breaking down barriers to adoption

    Secretary of State for Education and Children's Minister Tim Loughton announce plans to increase the number and timeliness of adoptions.

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

  • Sure Start children’s centres statutory guidance

    Details of the government's new approach to Sure Start children’s centres through statutory guidance.

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

  • Government confirms future funding for children's charity and helpline

    Children's Minister responds to NSPCC data on the prevalence of child abuse and announces funding for the charity and its helplines.

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

  • Publication of the findings from the review of the Vetting and Barring Scheme

    Children's Minister Tim Loughton said: "The new system will be less bureaucratic and less intimidating."

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

  • Tim Loughton delivers the Edith Kahn Memorial Lecture

    The Children's Minister talks about altruism, the Big Society and the function volunteering has in communities.

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

  • Tim Loughton to Community Care Live

    The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families talks about the Government's aim to reduce bureaucracy in social work.

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

  • Professor Munro wants to hear from child protection professionals

    Professor Munro asks child protection professionals to be frank about what needs to change and the best ways to reform the system.

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

  • Adoption statistics: Tim Loughton responds in letter to local authorities

    Tim Loughton responds on adoption statistics.

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

  • Ofsted’s children's services annual rating process to end

    Tim Loughton explains the decision to end the Ofsted annual rating process as soon as legislation can be passed.

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

  • Review of the Children’s Commissioner for England

    An independent review of the Children’s Commissioner role recommends strengthening its remit, powers and independence.

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

  • Tim Loughton to the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services

    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.

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

  • Tim Loughton to the East of England Directors of Children’s Services conference

    The Children's Minister on proposed improvements to children's services.

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

  • Tim Loughton to the Safety 2010 conference

    At an international conference on safety, the Children's Minister discusses the government's role in protecting its citizens.

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

  • Tim Loughton to the Annual Leaving Care Conference

    The Children's Minister talks about the government's plans to improve conditions for children in care.

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