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  • Inspecting multi-agency safeguarding arrangements

    Guidance on how Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services inspect safeguarding arrangements.

    • From: Ofsted and 2 others
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  • Childcare workers: changes to disqualification arrangements

    We invite views on proposed changes to when childcare workers are disqualified from working in schools and non-domestic settings.

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

  • Social Work England: secondary legislative framework

    This consultation seeks views on the policy underpinning draft regulations for the new regulator for the social work profession in England.

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

  • Social Work England: secondary legislation

    Assessment of impact of the regulatory framework for Social Work England, the new regulatory body for social workers in England.

    • From: Department for Education and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Family and friends care: revising guidance

    We're seeking views on revisions made to include asylum seeking children being brought to the UK under the Dublin III Regulation to join family or relatives.

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

  • A single inspection of voluntary adoption agencies

    This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to the inspection of voluntary adoption agencies.

    • From: Ofsted
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  • Children’s social care providers: inspection frequency and fees

    We are 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

  • Revised guidance for virtual school heads and designated teachers

    We are seeking views on changes to 2 statutory guidance documents following 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

  • 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