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  • Tim Loughton addresses Community Care Live

    The Children's Minister speaks to social workers at the Community Care Live conference about the Government's progress in reforming child protection, fostering, adoption, the care system and the social work profess…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister Tim Loughton writes to 'The Independent'

    Letter from Minister Tim Loughton in response to an article by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown on the care system published in 'The Independent' on Monday 30 April 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cafcass board members appointed

    Five appointments have been made to the board of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government sets out measures to speed up adoptions and give vulnerable children loving homes

    New legislation will impose duties on local authorities to reduce delays for adoptions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Savings accounts for children in long-term care

    Donors who wish to give money directly to some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK will be able to through a new savings account for children in care, the Department for Education announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New guidelines to help industry promote internet safety

    The UK Council for Child Internet Safety launches new guidelines for organisations and internet service providers to make sure parents and children understand online safety.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling child sexual exploitation must be a priority, says minister

    The Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation Action Plan brings together actions by the government and partners to protect children from abuse.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tim Loughton to Barnardo's event

    Children's Minister Tim Loughton launches the tackling child sexual exploitation action plan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number of children's centres by local authority

    Download details of the number of Sure Start children's centres in each local authority.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tim Loughton speaks to the LSCB Chairs’ Network conference

    Children and Families' Minister Tim Loughton speaks to Local Safeguarding Children Board representatives.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Savings accounts for all children in long-term care

    More than 55,000 of the most vulnerable young people in the UK are set to benefit from a new savings account, with an initial payment of £200, the Department for Education announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Martin Narey article in 'The Times' on adoption

    Martin Narey writing in 'The Times': 'A fresh start is vital to reform near-ludicrous adoption rules'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Safeguarding children who may have been trafficked: guidelines published

    Updated guidance, Safeguarding Children who may have been Trafficked, was today published jointly by the Home Office and the Department for Education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM launches Parentport website

    Website gives parents a place to air their concerns about inappropriate products, adverts or services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Looked-after children statistics 2011

    Response from Tim Loughton to the 2011 looked-after children statistics.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to Telegraph story on the 'erosion' of childhood

    The Children's Minister comments on concerns raised by the Daily Telegraph on Saturday 24th September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tim Loughton responds to Guardian article on children in care

    Tim Loughton responds to Guardian story about children in care and the new admissions code.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government announces £6 million for children in care and families who need extra support

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton announces an extra £6 million a year to provide additional support for foster carers and vulnerable families.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children's homes: government publishes new data

    Information on a new data pack published by the Department for Education on children's homes, to help local authorities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Munro Review of Child Protection: government response

    Ministers write to health, police, education and early years’ services setting out plans for reform

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government