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Minister for Children and Families Nadhim Zahawi addresses social work professionals from across the country.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi announces three new projects to support for care leavers into education, employment or training.
New report outlines recommendations for improving the fostering system
Eleanor Schooling writes that it is possible for homes to support ‘hard-to-place’ children and still achieve a good or better inspection outcome.
The Boarding School Partnerships Information Service has been launched to give more vulnerable children the chance to attend boarding schools.
Ofsted's National Director, Social Care, Eleanor Schooling discusses how to more effectively safeguard some children who are currently home educated.
This year's annual report finds the overall quality of education and care in England is improving, but areas of persistent underperformance remain.
Phased roll-out of the National Assessment and Accreditation System from 2018
A consultation is being launched on new proposals on eligibility for free 15 hour childcare for two-year-olds.
Ways for schools and colleges to support pupils' mental health are set out in a green paper, as well as plans for new mental health support teams.
Multi-million pound package announced to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Ofsted inspection of local authority children's services is changing in 2018.
Cardiff University awarded research partnership for new What Works Centre
Example menus developed with nutrition experts to support early years providers
Children's Minister appoints Alan Wood to lead work on improving residential care
Children and Families Minister Robert Goodwill makes the keynote address at the Nursery World Business Summit in London (Wednesday 8 November)
Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about Ofsted being a force for improvement in the early years sector.
New training for foster carers announced as part of a new strategy to improve the care of unaccompanied children
Ofsted's National Director, Social Care, Eleanor Schooling discusses effective practices to safeguard disabled children.
Children's Minister launches multi-million pound support package to improve the lives of vulnerable children
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