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This document outlines the government's plan of action for changes which Lord Laming recommended for the universal protection of children.
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
Information on looked after children at both national and local authority levels for the financial year 2022 to 2023.
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Effects of exposure to “Learning to Read in a Healing Classroom” in conflict-affected Democratic Republic of the Congo
An analysis of children’s homes that provide short breaks, usually for disabled children.
Number of children starting, ceasing and being looked after by children characteristics. Information on children eligible for aftercare support (eg economic activity). Number of children involved in child protection issues and the number of children admitted to and discharged from...
How local authorities should collect and submit data for the annual children looked after return (also known as SSDA903).
Summary report and outputs from a review of evidence for universal approaches to improving children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.
This guidance will help you in your conversations with claimants who may be affected by the Universal Credit 2 child policy.
Ad hoc analysis of child (aged 10 to 11 years) height by deprivation and ethnic group, calculated from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).
Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
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