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Sir Martin Narey is seeking views on the purpose and role of residential care for young children, and what works best to improve outcomes.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Proposals for a more proportionate approach for local authorities to show they are no longer delivering inadequate services to children.
The government's response to Alan Wood’s review into the effectiveness of local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs).
We're seeking views on proposed changes to the Fees and Frequency of Inspections Regulations for the 2016 to 2017 financial year.
Protocol for sharing of pre-publication reports and other information.
What the government is doing to protect vulnerable children and improve the quality of children's social care services.
A joint consultation document from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary and HMI Probation.
We are seeking views on proposed amendments to the Children Act 2004 (Joint Area Reviews) Regulations 2005.
A cross-government declaration outlining the UK’s progress since Girl Summit 2014 to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage.
How the government is ensuring social workers and other professionals are able to help and protect vulnerable children.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
How the government is reducing the time it takes to adopt and improving the quality of care for all looked-after children.
Proposed revisions to statutory guidance on promoting the health and welfare of looked-after children.
Proposed revisions to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001, including the introduction of new quality standards for children’s homes.
Investigation into the user need for comparable looked-after children statistics across the UK.
Proposed changes to inspection, registration and variation fees for social care providers for the 2015 to 2016 financial year.
A joint consultation document from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary, HMI Probation and HMI Prisons.
We're seeking views on the knowledge and skills child and family social workers should have.
We’re consulting on proposals to improve permanence for looked-after children.
How changes to the standards may improve child welfare.
A programme that explores ways of supporting children who need help from children’s social care services.
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