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Notification of additional funding to local authorities to provide extra support to care leavers at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping.
A letter from the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, to the Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
Minister Phillips today delivered a speech on the government's plan to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation.
From today (Friday 4 April), Ofsted is making some important changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Sale, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children in Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Contexts. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.
A new report about race and racism in child safeguarding reveals local areas are failing to address the safeguarding needs of Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children.
Ofsted has today published new research on how local authorities support homeless children aged 16 and 17.
Ofsted has sent surveys to social care providers to find out about the experiences of the children, parents, staff and professionals involved.
An example of the section 31 letter issued to the lead local authorities in each of the 9 regional improvement and innovation alliances.
Alongside ambassador Barry Keoghan, the Foreign Secretary will lead a campaign to advocate for family-based care for all children across the globe.
A new report reveals that 485 children were affected by serious child safeguarding incidents between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the annual National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) in Liverpool.
The Secretary of State for Education responds to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s review into child sexual abuse within the family environment.
A national child safeguarding practice review has investigated the experiences of 193 children who were sexually abused by a family member.
Ofsted, the CQC, HMICFRS and HMI Probation have today published a report that finds serious youth violence is more far-reaching than many adults realise, affecting children all over England and leaving a serious impact on co…
Letter to local authorities outlining new burdens funding to set up agency child and family social worker data collection for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
Letter to all local authorities in England to update them on changes to the Homelessness Code of Guidance regarding intentional homelessness decisions for care leavers.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies (RAAs) contribute to good outcomes for children and families.
Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation and the outcome of the consultation.
A report assessing data from local safeguarding incidents in England will assist learning and drive improvement to help families and protect children.
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