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Dr Camilla Kingdon has been appointed by the Secretary of State to chair an independent review of children's hearing services.
Minister Phillips today delivered a speech on the government's plan to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation.
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.
New entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay.
From 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.
The Education Secretary's keynote speech at the Children’s Commissioner’s Festival of Childhood event.
300 new school-based nurseries approved in first round of funding, delivering on manifesto pledge with massive boost to early education.
Careers guidance for post-16 students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds can vary in quality, a new report from Ofsted has found.
Child Benefit payments set to increase from 7 April
Natural England is joining forces with the NHS to run free sessions across Cornwall for primary aged children and a parent or carer.
UK 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.
A 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.
Programme will reach up to 600,000 children in most deprived areas.
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the 2025 Nursery World Business Summit in London.
This UK-Italy programme brings together a group of professionals whose common link is their leadership and passion for forging closer UK and Italy ties.
Ofsted has today published new research on how local authorities support homeless children aged 16 and 17.
First 750 schools to offer clubs from April, delivering on government’s Plan for Change.
Landmark study to investigate long-term health effects of vaping on young people's health and wellbeing, alongside wider influences on adolescent health.
Nearly 700,000 women across the country will take part in a world-leading trial to test how AI tools can be used to catch breast cancer cases earlier.
Local communities to receive funding for family and school nurses, sexual health clinics and other public health services.
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