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From Edward Timpson CBE KC
  • Consultation on a new child sexual exploitation definition

    Government aims to provide clarity so all professionals are using the same definition of child sexual exploitation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £80 million to boost support for special educational needs

    Minister Edward Timpson announces £80 million to extend opportunities to children with special educational needs and disabilities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Reality TV stars join DfE to shine a spotlight on foster carers

    The Only Way is Essex stars Debbie Douglas and Lydia Bright join the DfE as fostering ambassadors.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Children in care can achieve and succeed

    Edward Timpson at the launch of a study by the Rees Centre and University of Bristol into the educational progress of looked-after children.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Every fostered young person needs a fantastic foster family

    Edward Timpson introduced an award for the children of foster carers at the Fostering Network’s second annual Fostering Excellence Awards.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Edward Timpson addresses CDC annual conference

    The Children and Families Minister on special educational needs and disability reform at the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) conference.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Record number of families helped by adoption support fund

    More than 2,000 families being helped through life-changing government fund worth over £7 million in the past 6 months.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • International Democracy Day sparks search for the UK’s most democratic schools

    A new award for schools that encourage pupils to get interested in the democratic process has been launched on International Democracy Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Isabelle Trowler unveils new standards for senior social workers

    Chief Social Worker announces the knowledge and skills statements for supervisors and leaders of child and family social workers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Our mission to give vulnerable children a better start in life

    Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson speaks about his vision for reform and innovation at the ADCS conference.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Edward Timpson celebrates the national launch of Pause

    The Children’s Minister addresses the Pause conference as they roll out the service to 6 new areas.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £4.5 million to end delays for children awaiting adoption

    New funding for regional adoption agencies to help place children in stable, loving homes faster than ever before.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Edward Timpson addresses the NSPCC conference

    The Children and Families Minister talks about how social work reform and innovation can help better protect vulnerable children.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Edward Timpson and Lorraine Pascale mark Foster Care Fortnight

    DfE uses social media to dispel myths around what makes a good foster carer, to coincide with Foster Care Fortnight.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New measures to end delay for children awaiting adoption

    Next week’s Queen’s Speech to outline further improvements to the adoption system.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Somerset county council: advisers appointed

    Edward Timpson writes to the leader of Somerset county council about its inadequate children’s social care services.

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

  • SEND reforms: Edward Timpson letter

    Edward Timpson sets out details of 3 developments about special educational needs and disability (SEND) reforms.

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

  • Making it easier for more people to come forward and foster

    Edward Timpson speaks to local authorities and the Fostering Network about the recruitment and retention of foster carers.

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

  • Adoption Support Fund: letter from Edward Timpson

    The Minister for Children and Families writes to all directors of children's services about the Adoption Support Fund.

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

  • Sport for every child, in every part of the country

    Edward Timpson speaks at the County Sports Partnerships Convention.

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