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Ofsted publishes the outcomes of a consultation for a new judgement on the experiences and progress of care leavers.
Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing Claire Coutinho addresses Parliament during backbench debate on the independent review of children's social care
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
An Ofsted report published today, finds that local authorities are struggling to find homes for children coming into care.
Latest Tax-Free Childcare statistics reveal that more than 401,300 families benefitted from government funding towards childcare costs, in September.
Ofsted has published the first in a series of reviews on early years education.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) annual conference.
This article explains what parents can do to help their children in their early years.
A report investigating allegations of abuse at residential homes for disabled children demands urgent action to protect those in similar circumstances.
Ofsted's National Director, Regulation and Social Care, provides analysis of evidence around workforce sufficiency in residential special schools as part of a national review.
New government-backed law to offer pregnant women and new parents greater protection against redundancy.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Thousands of early years professionals will benefit from investment to drive quality and training, and to better support the next generation of children.
HMRC is encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs.
Ofsted, CQC and HMICFRS have published guidance for the thematic focus on early help for families, as part of their programme of joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs).
Correspondence between Ministers and the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel about the third national child safeguarding practice review.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
DBS and the Premier League are working to enhance football clubs鈥� approach to safeguarding vulnerable people.
Funding to support local authorities to continue social workers in schools and designated safeguarding lead supervision in the 2022 to 2023 academic year.
Folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal flour across the UK to help prevent life-threatening brain and spinal conditions in foetuses.
HMRC is reminding parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds that they have just one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training.
As children return to school after summer holidays, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families who may be missing out on Tax-Free Childcare to register.
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