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  • National fostering stocktake: call for evidence

    We're seeking views on the current state of foster care in England and how to improve the prospects of children in care.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Social work: national assessment and accreditation system

    We are seeking views on a new national assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers, as part of our reforms.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Care of unaccompanied and trafficked children

    We’re seeking views on revised statutory guidance for local authorities on the care of unaccompanied asylum seeking and trafficked children.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Safeguarding unaccompanied asylum seeking and refugee children

    Strategy setting out the government’s commitments to safeguard and promote the welfare of unaccompanied asylum seeking and refugee children.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Children's social care providers: fees and inspection frequency

    We're seeking views on proposed changes to the fees and frequency of inspections regulations.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Social work assessment and accreditation system: impact assessment

    Impact analysis of a new national assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers on specific protected groups.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Putting children first: our vision for children’s social care

    How the government will reform children's social care in England.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Knowledge and skills statement for achieving permanence

    We'd like views on the content of our knowledge and skills statement for child and family social workers involved in permanence planning.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Mental health and wellbeing of looked-after children: government response

    Government response to the Education Committee's report on the mental health and wellbeing of looked-after children.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Children’s residential care review: independent call for evidence

    Sir Martin Narey is seeking views on the purpose and role of residential care for young children, and what works best to improve outcomes.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Re-inspection of inadequate local authorities

    Proposals for a more proportionate approach for local authorities to show they are no longer delivering inadequate services to children.

    • From: Ofsted
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  • Wood review of LSCBs: government response

    The government's response to Alan Wood’s review into the effectiveness of local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs).

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Children's social care providers: fee increase proposals

    We're seeking views on proposed changes to the Fees and Frequency of Inspections Regulations for the 2016 to 2017 financial year.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Children’s social care reform: a vision for change

    What the government is doing to protect vulnerable children and improve the quality of children's social care services.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Joint targeted area inspections

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

    • From: Ofsted and 3 others
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  • Child protection services: joint agency reviews

    We are seeking views on proposed amendments to the Children Act 2004 (Joint Area Reviews) Regulations 2005.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • FGM and forced marriage: declaration on progress

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

    • From: Home Office and 6 others
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 2010 to 2015 government policy: children's social workers

    How the government is ensuring social workers and other professionals are able to help and protect vulnerable children.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2010 to 2015 government policy: looked-after children and adoption

    How the government is reducing the time it takes to adopt and improving the quality of care for all looked-after children.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Looked-after children: promoting their health and welfare

    Proposed revisions to statutory guidance on promoting the health and welfare of looked-after children.

    • From: Department for Education and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government