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A new report reveals that 485 children were affected by serious child safeguarding incidents between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.
The Health and Social Care Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on puberty-suppressing hormones.
New parents who claim Child Benefit online could get paid before Christmas.
Existing emergency measures banning the sale and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones will be made indefinite, following official advice from medical experts.
Government takes first steps towards milestone to increase school readiness with over £2bn uplift to early years investment compared to last year.
This UK-Italy programme brings together a group of professionals whose common link is their leadership and passion for forging closer UK and Italy ties.
Junk food ads to be banned from October 2025 with final details unveiled today.
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the annual National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) in Liverpool.
The Secretary of State for Education responds to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s review into child sexual abuse within the family environment.
The UK chief medical officers, chief nursing officers and chief midwifery officers have given advice on the importance of folic acid supplementation.
A national child safeguarding practice review has investigated the experiences of 193 children who were sexually abused by a family member.
Votes on the world-leading Tobacco and Vapes Bill will move the UK one step closer to becoming smoke-free.
Ministers hear from families, public bodies and charities to tackle issues including wages, work and welfare and help those most in need.
Ofsted, the CQC, HMICFRS and HMI Probation have today published a report that finds serious youth violence is more far-reaching than many adults realise, affecting children all over England and leaving a serious impact on co…
New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
The continuation of the ban applies to the sale or supply of these drugs to under 18s not already taking them.
Ofsted has today begun accepting applications for a new category of childcare provider, as part of a series of changes the Department for Education has introduced to give the early years and childcare sector more flexibility…
New team of experts to provide the latest scientific advice across a range of specialisms to support the department’s work.
First round of funding launches for up to 300 school-based nurseries - part of government’s opportunity mission to give every child the best start in life.
All parents who have experienced losing a pregnancy can apply for a certificate formally recognising their loss, the government has announced.
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