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The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
An improvement notice issued to Torbay Council to improve services for children and young people with SEND.
Thousands more families will soon benefit from free breakfast clubs as the government confirms plans for 2,000 new schools to join the scheme from April 2026.
New data reveals 530,000 children are now benefiting from government-funded childcare as government exceeds target.
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.
Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over 2 million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental health drive.
Government announces 14 hospital trusts to be looked at in a national investigation.
Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at an event to launch the Children's Commissioner's Children's Plan in London.
Starting in the autumn of 2025, inspections will consider local areas’ multi-agency responses to child sexual abuse in the family environment.
How a primary academy and an infant school each worked with a private, voluntary and independent (PVI) provider to reap the benefits of their mutual expertise.
How the School-based Nursery Capital Grant accelerated one infant school’s plan to expand its provision to support local demand and improve transitions into reception.
How two primary schools, each with a supportive governing body and local authority, used the School-based Nursery Capital Grant to create early years places.
Working parents will have their lives made easier as government opens 300 new or expanded nurseries on school grounds.
An improvement notice issued to Sheffield City Council to improve services for children and young people with SEND.
An improvement notice issued to Redbridge Council following an Ofsted and CQC inspection in May 2025.
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.
The government has delivered its pledge to fund childcare for 30 hours a week – saving parents £7,500 a year per child, and putting more money in their pockets.
A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.
Working parents set to save £7,500 a year as government will cover 30 hours of childcare next month, setting kids up to achieve more in school.
Revised statutory direction issued to Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, relating to poor performance in children's social care services.
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