tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-05-16T00:01:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/almost-million-more-pupils-get-access-to-mental-health-support2025-05-16T00:01:00+01:00Almost million more pupils get access to mental health supportSchool mental health support rollout to reach up to 900,000 more pupils this year, covering six in ten children across the country.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/applications-open-for-30-hours-funded-childcare-expansion2025-05-12T00:01:01+01:00Applications open for 30 hours funded childcare expansionNew data finds half a million children already benefitting from 15 hours extended childcare offer as applications open for tens of thousands more from today.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-nhs-programme-to-reduce-brain-injury-in-childbirth2025-05-12T00:00:00+01:00New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirthâ€�Government to roll out the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme nationally.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/rough-sleeping-funding-grant-determination-letter2025-05-09T14:16:13+01:00Rough sleeping funding: grant determination letterNotification of additional funding to local authorities to provide extra support to care leavers at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/save-up-to-2000-a-year-on-childcare-for-your-new-school-starter2025-05-01T09:59:18+01:00Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare for your new school starterParents reminded how they can save thousands on the cost of childcare with Tax-Free Childcare.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-posters-promoting-button-battery-safety2025-05-01T09:34:15+01:00New posters promoting button battery safetyNew posters promoting button battery safety provide 5 top tips to keep children safe.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/secretary-of-state-letter-in-response-to-the-child-safeguarding-panel-national-review2025-04-16T00:00:00+01:00Secretary of State letter in response to the Child Safeguarding Panel National ReviewA letter from the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, to the Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dr-camilla-kingdon-to-chair-review-of-childrens-hearing-services2025-04-14T13:04:03+01:00Dr Camilla Kingdon to chair review of children's hearing servicesDr Camilla Kingdon has been appointed by the Secretary of State to chair an independent review of children's hearing services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/tackling-child-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation-update2025-04-09T00:00:00+01:00Tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation: updateMinister Phillips today delivered a speech on the government's plan to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-100000-baby-loss-certificates-have-now-been-issued2025-04-08T00:00:00+01:00More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to formally recognise their loss.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/neonatal-care-leave-and-pay-right-for-thousands-of-new-parents2025-04-05T00:01:01+01:00Neonatal care leave and pay right for thousands of new parentsNew entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-social-care-inspections-aimed-at-improving-stability-for-vulnerable-children2025-04-04T09:30:11+01:00Changes to social care inspections aimed at improving stability for vulnerable childrenFrom today (Friday 4 April), Ofsted is making some important changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/education-secretary-keynote-speech-at-festival-of-childhood2025-04-03T10:55:58+01:00Education Secretary keynote speech at Festival of Childhood»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Education Secretary's keynote speech at the Children’s Commissioner’s Festival of Childhood event.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/parents-to-save-thousands-through-school-based-nursery-places2025-04-02T11:11:57+01:00Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places300 new school-based nurseries approved in first round of funding, delivering on manifesto pledge with massive boost to early education.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/careers-guidance-for-students-from-lower-socioeconomic-backgrounds-variable-new-report2025-04-02T00:00:00+01:00Careers guidance for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds ‘variableâ€� â€� new reportCareers guidance for post-16 students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds can vary in quality, a new report from Ofsted has found.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/child-benefit-boost-for-millions-of-families2025-04-01T10:20:47+01:00Child Benefit boost for millions of familiesChild Benefit payments set to increase from 7 Apriltag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/youngsters-go-wild-for-well-being-in-cornwall-this-easter2025-03-25T12:16:20+00:00Youngsters go wild for well-being in Cornwall this EasterNatural England is joining forces with the NHS to run free sessions across Cornwall for primary aged children and a parent or carer.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-with-the-special-rapporteur-on-the-sale-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-of-childr2025-03-14T09:48:21+00:00UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Sale, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children in Peacekeeping and Humanitarian ContextsUK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Sale, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children in Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Contexts. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safeguarding-reviews-silent-on-black-asian-and-mixed-heritage-children2025-03-11T00:01:08+00:00Safeguarding reviews silent on Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage childrenA new report about race and racism in child safeguarding reveals local areas are failing to address the safeguarding needs of Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/supervised-toothbrushing-for-children-to-prevent-tooth-decay2025-03-07T11:40:59+00:00Supervised toothbrushing for children to prevent tooth decay Programme will reach up to 600,000 children in most deprived areas.