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A cross-government declaration outlining the UK’s progress since Girl Summit 2014 to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A joint consultation document from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary, HMI Probation and HMI Prisons.
A consultation on proposed changes to ensure that looked-after children in distant placements are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted.
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.
Consultation on proposals to review the effectiveness of the Local Safeguarding Children Board.
This is a consultation on proposals to inspect services for children in need of help and protection, children looked after and care leavers.
Equality analysis looking at the impact of changes to the statutory guidance for safeguarding children.
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.
This report is the outcome of a vetting and barring scheme review and draws on stakeholder consultation.
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