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The Minister of State for Children and Families talks about the government's agenda for early years provision, including plans for Sure Start children's centres.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Children’s Minister sets out how the voluntary sector, along with the government’s reforms, are vital to ending child poverty.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather responds to claims about local authority (LA) funding for children's centres.
Sarah Teather responds to the Ofsted report on special educational needs (SEN) and reinforces her commitment to working with all involved parties to improve the SEN system.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather calls for contributions to a new special educational needs (SEN) green paper.
Sarah Teather: Improving the special educational needs (SEN) system will put parents in control of their child’s education.
Dame Clare Tickell launches a call for evidence to inform the independent review of the early years foundation stage. Includes a link to the online consultation.
Review into early intervention, which aims to ensure that children at greatest risk of multiple disadvantage get the best start in life.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather writes to the 'Daily Telegraph' to refute claims that the forthcoming green paper has been sparked by recent statistics.
Iain Duncan Smith and Sarah Teather announce an independent commission into early intervention.
Sarah Teather speaks about the steps she will take to improve the support available to children with special educational needs.
Information on Sarah Teather's invitation to Clare Tickell to lead a review into the early years foundation stage.
Information on the newly appointed ministerial team of the Department for Education.
Sarah Teather praises Shadwell Children’s Centre, where staff are working with the local community to provide family support, health and childcare services.
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