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Edward Timpson at the launch of a study by the Rees Centre and University of Bristol into the educational progress of looked-after children.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Edward Timpson introduced an award for the children of foster carers at the Fostering Network’s second annual Fostering Excellence Awards.
The Children and Families Minister on special educational needs and disability reform at the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) conference.
More than 2,000 families being helped through life-changing government fund worth over £7 million in the past 6 months.
A new award for schools that encourage pupils to get interested in the democratic process has been launched on International Democracy Day.
Chief Social Worker announces the knowledge and skills statements for supervisors and leaders of child and family social workers.
Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson speaks about his vision for reform and innovation at the ADCS conference.
The Children’s Minister addresses the Pause conference as they roll out the service to 6 new areas.
New funding for regional adoption agencies to help place children in stable, loving homes faster than ever before.
The Children and Families Minister talks about how social work reform and innovation can help better protect vulnerable children.
DfE uses social media to dispel myths around what makes a good foster carer, to coincide with Foster Care Fortnight.
Next week’s Queen’s Speech to outline further improvements to the adoption system.
Former Minister of State for Children and Families laid this written ministerial statement on reforming SEN provision before Parliament.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Children's Minister, Sarah Teather, outlines some of the commitments the government is making to early years provision.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather announces continued funding for graduate programmes for the early years workforce in her column in 'Nursery World'.
Following speculation and media coverage about early education and funding for Sure Start, the Children's Minister outlines the Government's commitment to early years.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather writes in 'Nursery World' on the Spending Review and the early learning and childcare sector.
Sarah Teather writes to the Education Select Committee with draft proposals to improve support for young people with SEND.
Sarah Teather proposes increased support to young people with special needs, including new duties for local authorities and FE colleges.
Nafeesah Rafiq of Bright Bees nursery in Leicester is the 10,000th person to achieve early years professional status.
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