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Children, grandchildren and other relatives of adopted adults can now trace back through their ancestors’ lives.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A direction sent to Birmingham City Council for continued poor performance in children's social care services.
Improvement direction for children’s social care services in Doncaster, and accompanying letter from Nicky Morgan to the Mayor of Doncaster.
Improvement notice issued to Cambridgeshire County Council due to poor performance in children's services.
Improvement notice issued to Rochdale Borough Council as a result of poor performance in children's social care services.
Improvement notice issued to Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council due to poor performance in children's services.
Improvement notice issued to London Borough of Bexley due to poor performance in children's services.
Research shows that a pre-schooled child has more chance of getting better exam results and ultimately earning higher wages.
The childcare business grant has distributed £1 million to new childcare businesses - and there is still more money for worthy causes.
From today (2 September 2014), every single child in the first 3 years of school will be eligible for a free school lunch.
Edward Timpson asks Rotherham Council to set out the steps it is taking to address findings of the report into child sexual exploitation.
Chief Social Worker for Children unveils the knowledge and skills statement, a new blueprint for the future training of social workers.
A government review of procedures to identify children and vulnerable adults at risk of abuse has been published today (Tuesday 29 July).
The Deputy PM made the closing speech at Girl Summit 2014 on actions to help prevent female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage.
Improvement notice issued to Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council due to inadequate performance in children's social care services.
Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, spoke about education and the part that local authorities play in improving schools.
Children's Minister Edward Timpson addresses the DfE Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme Summit.
An Ofsted consultation proposes that inspectors will work together to look at the effectiveness of local authorities.
Local authorities will be given new freedoms to encourage innovation and achieve better outcomes for vulnerable children.
PHE advises temporary suspension of heated home birthing pools filled in advance of labour in home settings.
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