Policy papers and consultations

A cross-government declaration outlining the UK’s progress since Girl Summit 2014 to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage.

• From: Department for Education and 6 others
• Updated: 22 July 2015

A joint consultation document from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary, HMI Probation and HMI Prisons.

• From: Ofsted
• Updated: 26 February 2015

A consultation on proposed changes to ensure that looked-after children in distant placements are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 3 January 2014

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

This is a consultation document on proposals for Ofsted’s regulation of social work providers and the inspection of the statutory functions delegated to them by local authorities.

• From: Ofsted
• Updated: 14 October 2013

Consultation on proposals to review the effectiveness of the Local Safeguarding Children Board.

• From: Ofsted
• Updated: 11 October 2013

This is a consultation on proposals to inspect services for children in need of help and protection, children looked after and care leavers.

• From: Ofsted
• Updated: 14 June 2013

Equality analysis looking at the impact of changes to the statutory guidance for safeguarding children.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 21 March 2013

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

This impact assessment relates to the government’s commitment to implement the family justice review recommendations on reducing case duration in public law cases and the use of experts.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 1 September 2012

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

This report is the outcome of a vetting and barring scheme review and draws on stakeholder consultation.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 1 February 2011

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