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ADCS calls for wider children's workforce development

Friday, April 20, 2018

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Government must broaden the scope of its workforce development plans for the children's sector if local authorities are to be able to deal with ongoing financial constraints, the new president of the Association of Directors of Children's Services has said.

Children's policy 'given too little attention' at the Department for Education

Monday, November 5, 2012

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Senior staff at the Department for Education spend less time working on children and families policy than they do on matters relating to schools or colleges, a report by a cross-party group of MPs has found.

Families face choice between food and heating, warn charities

Thursday, December 6, 2012

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Families on benefits could be forced to choose between paying for food and heating, as a result of measures announced in the autumn statement, children's charities have warned.

Councils challenged to improve support for troubled families

Monday, December 17, 2012

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Troubled families tsar Louise Casey is stepping up pressure on councils to implement government plans to support 120,000 families whose lives are blighted by crime, antisocial behaviour and truancy.

Martin Narey receives knighthood as New Year honours recognise sector's work

Thursday, January 3, 2013

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The government adoption adviser Martin Narey received a knighthood in the New Year's honors list, among more than 150 people recognised for their work with children and young people.

Your guide to children's policy briefs in the new government

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

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Following last month's government reshuffle, ministerial responsibilities relating to the children and young people's sector have been finalised.

Bernadette McNally appointed Birmingham director of children's services

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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A new director of children's services has been appointed by Birmingham City Council to turn around the troubled department.

Minister criticises Hamzah Khan review findings

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

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Children's minister Edward Timpson has slammed a review into the death of toddler Hamzah Khan for failing to answer key questions about the case, claiming it contains "glaring absences".

Cost of ending child poverty will increase due to recession

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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The cost of halving child poverty by 2010 is increasing as the current economic downturn pushes families further below the poverty line, according to the latest research.

Campaigner raises concerns over Northamptonshire outsourcing plans

Monday, February 23, 2015

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Northamptonshire County Council plans to outsource all of its children's services, including child protection, to a staff-run mutual have been criticised by Children England.

Council rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted plans children's centre closures

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

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A council where children's services were judged "inadequate" earlier this year has announced plans to close four of its 10 children's centres.

Fifth of Ofsted staff plan to leave within a year

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

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One in five Ofsted staff want to quit the inspectorate, according to a survey of its workers.

Labour appoints Kate Green as shadow education secretary

Monday, June 29, 2020

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Labour has appointed Kate Green, the former chief executive of the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), as its new shadow education secretary.

Five key things Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson faced questions from the education select committee about the impact of the third national lockdown on children and young people.

Coronavirus: DfE reveals list of key workers as schools close

Thursday, March 19, 2020

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The Department for Education has released a list of key workers critical to tackling the coronavirus outbreak whose children will still be allowed to attend school.

Coronavirus: MPs to probe impact of pandemic on children’s services

Friday, March 27, 2020

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MPs have launched an inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s services and schools.

Kit Malthouse appointed as Education Secretary

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

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Kit Malthouse has been named as the new Education Secretary in Prime Minister Liz Truss’s first cabinet.

DfE names Kelly Tolhurst as minister for schools and childhood

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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Kelly Tolhurst has been named as the new minister for schools and childhood at the Department for Education.

Spending Review: Sunak's pledges for children, young people and families

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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A £300m investment in Andrea Leadsom’s proposed Start for Life offer and a £560m boost for youth services have been announced as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).

King’s Speech 2023: Key points for children and young people and what was missed

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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King Charles III has laid out the government’s plans for legislation impacting children and young people as part of his first King’s Speech as monarch.

DfE confirms ministerial responsibilities

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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The Department for Education has confirmed the responsibilities of its ministers.

CYP Now Awards 2024: Shortlisted entries announced

Monday, August 12, 2024

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The shortlist for this year’s Children & Young People Now Awards has been revealed.

Inadequate Doncaster must bring in new management

Thursday, March 12, 2009

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Children's minister Beverley Hughes has told Doncaster council to appoint a new senior management team to take over leadership and management of its children's services as soon as possible.

Children and youth workforce faces overhaul to meet government aims

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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Plans to develop the children and youth workforce so it can meet ambitious aims for service reform have been announced by the government.

Balls calls for social work celebration at CYP Now awards

Friday, November 27, 2009

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Children's Secretary Ed Balls called on wider society to celebrate the invaluable role social workers play in protecting children from harm during his speech at the Children & Young People Now Awards last night.

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