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  • A new approach to area SEND inspections

    Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission seek your views on proposed changes to the way they jointly inspect area SEND arrangements from 2023.

    • From: Ofsted and 1 others
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  • Changes to Social Work England's regulatory framework

    We're seeking views on proposed technical changes to the Social Workers Regulations 2018.

    • From: Department for Education and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Child Maintenance: Improving our enforcement powers through the commencement of curfew orders

    Consultation seeking views on the proposed introduction of a new enforcement power which is intended to strengthen Child Maintenance Service (CMS) enforcement powers.

    • From: Department for Work and Pensions
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Changes to the law and guidance about making your own decisions (easy read)

    The government is making changes to the rules about making your own decisions. We are updating the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and considering a new system of safeguards – the Liberty Protection Safeguards.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 3 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Changes to the MCA Code of Practice and implementation of the LPS

    This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 3 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Keeping children safe in education: proposed revisions 2022

    We are seeking views on proposed changes to the statutory guidance Keeping children safe in education 2021 with a view to making changes for September 2022.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Opportunity North East delivery plan

    Delivery plan for Opportunity North East (ONE) that aims to improve educational outcomes in secondary schools across the north-east of England.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Children and young people’s mental health: government response

    The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: Children and young people’s mental health.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Social care common inspection framework review: interim inspections of children’s homes and residential holiday schemes for disabled children

    Ofsted seeks your views on proposed changes to the way they carry out interim inspections of children’s homes and the way they inspect residential holiday schemes for disabled children (RHSDC).

    • From: Ofsted
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  • Childminder agencies (CMAs)

    Information about childminder agencies (CMAs).

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Children's social care providers: fees and inspections 2022

    We're seeking views on our proposals to make changes to the fees and frequency of inspections regulations from 1 April 2022.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Introducing national standards for unregulated provision

    We are seeking views on proposed standards for unregulated provision for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Introducing national standards for unregulated accommodation

    We are seeking views from care experienced young people on proposed standards for unregulated accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Safety of maternity services in England: government response

    The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: 'The safety of maternity services in England'.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The HSCC expert panel's maternity evaluation: government response

    The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee's evaluation on the government's progress on commitments in maternity services in England.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Adding folic acid to flour

    We want your views on whether flour millers should be required by law to add folic acid to flour.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 3 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Updating the government buying standards for food and catering services (GBSF)

    We want your views on our proposal to update the GBSF nutrition standards to reflect the latest scientific dietary advice.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Adoption strategy: achieving excellence everywhere

    The government's strategy to deliver excellence in adoption services across England.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Restricting promotions of products high in fat, sugar and salt: enforcement

    We're seeking views from businesses and enforcement bodies about how best to enforce the restriction of promoted products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS).

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Restricting promotions of food and drink that is high in fat, sugar and salt

    The government is seeking views on its plans to restrict promotions of food and drink products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) by location and by price.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government