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Families who have children with SEND will soon receive further support with short breaks, supported internship opportunities and recognition of Down syndrome.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Backed by £20 million, strategy shines spotlight on the incredible extended family members keeping children out of care.
More nursery and early years places and spaces to be delivered, with an online childcare eligibility checker to give information about new support.
Funding for over 460 new children’s social worker apprenticeship opportunities across the country.
27 new areas join the staying close programme, which provides significant extra support to help care leavers move to independent living up to the age of 21.
Nurseries and childminders across the country will be paid more from today for every government-funded hour they provide to parents.
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