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Sam Gyimah writes to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw on the suspension of Ofsted's children's centre inspections.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The government has launched a new online tool for schools to give parents advice and tips on preparing their children for adult life.
Ofsted reports improvement in the quality of assessment for vulnerable children.
Report highlights widespread and serious failings in Sunderland City Council’s services for children and young people.
Local agencies failing to work together effectively to protect vulnerable children will be held to account by new joint targeted inspections
Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson speaks about his vision for reform and innovation at the ADCS conference.
Advice to clarify schools and childcare providers' role under the new 'prevent duty', and to help protect children from radicalisation.
Ineffective processes for sharing information are still hampering action on child sexual exploitation.
Next week’s Queen’s Speech to outline further improvements to the adoption system.
Education Secretary announces vulnerable children and young people will benefit from grants to voluntary organisations.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Edward Timpson writes to Elaine Simpson to confirm her appointment as Chair of Slough Children's Services Trust.
Minister for Children and Families writes to Association of Directors of Children's Services and the Local Government Association.
State of the nation report draws on over 5,600 inspections of a range of crucial social care services
Children’s homes inspections to explicitly focus on the progress and experiences of children and young people.
Inspectorates announce they are to focus on joint targeted area inspections of children’s services.
Statement regarding investigations relating to Jimmy Savile and a number of children’s homes and schools in England.
Letter from the Home Secretary and Education Secretary about local authority duties to receive children transferred from police custody.
Brand new laws come into force today, changing when children can take part in public performance.
The list of people working in education and children’s services who have received an honour.
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) for 2014's summer months returned to levels not seen since 2007.
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