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Minister Coutinho writes to housing associations, social landlords and developers to urge them to allow childminders to work from their rented properties.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ofsted has issued a fresh warning against the placement of vulnerable children, including those subject to deprivation of liberty orders, in unregistered children鈥檚 homes.
Interim delivery plan outlines 21 actions to improve understanding, research and care for those living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will carry out a joint review of support services for parents from conception until their baby is aged 2 years old.
First local areas selected to test initial set of transformational programmes within children鈥檚 social care, supporting families through early help.
A unique collaboration has delivered a 拢460,000 transformation of a local service hub
From today (24 July 2023), parents of children aged 1 and 2 on Universal Credit will start to benefit from meeting more frequently with work coaches to help them prepare for work.
Largest ever expansion of free childcare in England backed by fair funding for all age groups.
We are seeking views on proposals for how we will inspect supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 to 17.
拢204 million cash boost given to nurseries to support the expansion of childcare places
Ofsted's response to the Department for Education's proposals to reform children鈥檚 social care.
Response to the Department for Education's (DFE) consultation on the children鈥檚 social care national framework and dashboard indicators.
Ofsted responds to the Department for Education's call for views on a set of national rules on the engagement of agency social work resource.
All secondary school pupils eligible for free flu vaccine as government expands vaccination programme.
A local charity providing vital support in Copeland has seen its outdoor play area transformed thanks to Sellafield Ltd, Mitie and a host of other suppliers.
As part of one of the Prime Minister鈥檚 five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit are set to benefit from up to a 拢522 monthly boost to cover childcare costs 鈥� making it easier for them 鈥�
Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context.
UK safety tech sector goes from strength to strength in most recent analysis.
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Claire Coutinho, delivered a speech to the National Day Nurseries Association Conference (NDNA) 2023.
Government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.
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