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  • Corporate parenting, the local offer and personal adviser support

    We invite views on the guidance accompanying sections 1 to 3 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017.

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

  • 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

  • Improving social mobility through education

    The government's national plan to support children and young people to reach their full potential.

    • 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

  • Supporting early years providers to run sustainable businesses

    A summary of the support given to early years providers to help them run sustainable and successful businesses.

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

  • Residential special schools and colleges: a call for evidence

    We're seeking evidence on the experiences and outcomes of children and young people in residential special schools and colleges.

    • 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

  • Child vision screening resources

    This consultation seeks views on the draft materials produced for commissioners and providers of school-entry vision screening.

    • From: Closed organisation: Public Health England
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  • Caniatáu i ysgolion gadw chwistrellwyr adrenalin awtomatig sbâr

    Mae’r ymgynghoriad hwn yn ceisio barn ar a ddylid newid deddfwriaeth i ganiatáu i ysgolion ddewis cadw chwistrellwyr adrenalin awtomatig (AAI) sbâr i’w defnyddio mewn argyfwng.

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

  • Children and young people’s mental health: peer support

    We're seeking views on the most effective support methods to help improve the mental health of children and young people.

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

  • Early years workforce strategy

    The government's plans to help employers attract, retain and develop early years staff.

    • 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

  • Childhood obesity: a plan for action

    The government’s plan for action to significantly reduce childhood obesity by supporting healthier choices.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 3 others
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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

  • Adoption: a vision for change

    How the government plans to address challenges in the adoption system over the next 4 years.

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

  • Soft Drinks Industry Levy

    A consultation on a new UK-wide Soft Drinks Industry Levy that will apply to the production and importation of soft drinks containing added sugar.

    • From: HM Revenue & Customs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May 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

  • 30-hour free childcare entitlement

    We invite views on how we should provide an extended entitlement of up to 30 hours' free childcare for working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds.

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