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Phased roll-out of the National Assessment and Accreditation System from 2018
A consultation is being launched on new proposals on eligibility for free 15 hour childcare for two-year-olds.
Multi-million pound package announced to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Views sought on support for disadvantaged pupils.
Cardiff University awarded research partnership for new What Works Centre
Example menus developed with nutrition experts to support early years providers
Children's Minister appoints Alan Wood to lead work on improving residential care
Children and Families Minister Robert Goodwill makes the keynote address at the Nursery World Business Summit in London (Wednesday 8 November)
Children's Minister launches multi-million pound support package to improve the lives of vulnerable children
Minister for Children and Families appoints a new National Implementation Advisor for care leavers
Over £52 million has now been released through the Adoption Support Fund, which has helped 22,000 children.
Eligible families can save up to £5,000 a year when the new 30 hours free childcare offer opens in September.
An independent evaluation of the offer finds increased working hours, greater flexibility and improved finances among benefits for parents.
Children's minister Robert Goodwill announces funding for 24 projects, as part of the Children's Social Care Innovation Programme.
DfE Character Awards winners for 2016 were announced today by Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson.
Applications now open for character grants worth £6 million and aimed at schools promoting traits such as resilience and respect.
Children and Families Minster gives a keynote speech at the Annual Conference of Virtual School Heads.
Government aims to provide clarity so all professionals are using the same definition of child sexual exploitation.
Minister Edward Timpson announces £80 million to extend opportunities to children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The Only Way is Essex stars Debbie Douglas and Lydia Bright join the DfE as fostering ambassadors.
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