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From Edward Timpson CBE KC
  • Edward Timpson letter to Lord Warner

    Edward Timpson writes to confirm the appointment of Lord Warner as a commissioner.

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

  • New rules to overhaul adoption

    New rules to speed up the adoption system and ensure more children get a stable, loving home without delay will come into force in July.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks about better adoption support

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson addresses the Improving Adoption for London event.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks about innovation in children’s services

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson addresses the Community Care Live conference.

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

  • Edward Timpson on better support for vulnerable adolescents

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson addresses the second European Multisystemic Therapy Conference.

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

  • Children and young people to benefit from SEND pathfinder champions

    Over 1.5 million children and young people to benefit from special educational needs and disability (SEND) pathfinder champions.

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

  • Government’s first foster-friendly employer

    The Department for Education becomes government’s first foster-friendly employer.

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

  • Letter from Edward Timpson to directors of children’s services

    Edward Timpson writes to all directors of children’s services (DCSs) highlighting the introduction of the single Family Court.

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

  • Family justice reforms to benefit children

    The largest family justice reforms for a generation will come into effect today.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks about innovation in children’s services

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson addresses the NSPCC’s 'How safe are our children?' conference.

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

  • More sporting opportunities for young disabled people

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces a £300,000 boost to help more young disabled people play sport.

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

  • More volunteers to be recruited for the School Games

    The Department for Education announces a £490,000 grant extension to help recruit and train School Games volunteers.

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

  • Landmark Children and Families Act 2014 gains royal assent

    New changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children.

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

  • Timpson: record number of councils sign 'Care leavers' charter'

    One hundred and twenty-three councils in England have signed the ‘Care leavers’ charter’.

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

  • New rules for social workers following adoption reform

    Planned guidance to help social workers understand the reformed adoption system published for consultation.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks about the NHS’s role in support for SEN

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson addresses an event hosted by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) and In Control.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks about young people and sport

    Edward Timpson talks to the Youth Sport Trust conference about school sport and physical education (PE).

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

  • Edward Timpson writes to the Coventry Safeguarding Children Board

    Minister Edward Timpson writes to the Coventry board about their 'Deeper analysis report' of the failures that led to Daniel Pelka's death.

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

  • Tougher rules to support missing children

    Minister Edward Timpson announces new rules so every child who goes missing from home or care will have an independent return interview.

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

  • £30 million for new special educational needs champions

    New £30 million fund for more than 1,800 independent supporters to help parents navigate the new special educational needs process.

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