December 2010
8 posts
Family Fund welcomes "at least" £108m government... →
The government has recognised the essential work of the Family Fund, which supports low-income families with disabled children, by confirming “at least” £27 million of funding a year up to 2015, making a minimum of £108 million over four years.
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Sarah Teather announces a review of... →
Children’s Minister Sarah Teather has asked Mr Reg Bailey, Chief Executive of the Mothers’ Union to carry out an independent review into the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood, and report back with recommendations in May 2011.
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Cameron outlines plan to transform troubled... →
The government is to launch a pilot scheme designed to help transform the lives of the most troubled families in up to 10 local authority areas, the Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.
The trials will be led by new “family champion” Emma Harrison, who is the chairman of welfare to work provider, A4E
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Review of the Office of the Children's... →
The Government has welcomed Dr John Dunford’s independent review of the Children’s Commissioner for England and his recommendations to change the role through legislation by strengthening its remit, powers and independence
Amongst his recommendations are that the Government changes the role as follows:
increased powers - advising Government on new policies and undertaking an...
Department for Education Business Plan →
The DfE published their initial Business Plan in November 2010 the plan contains five sections and contains details of areas of work, with sections on Early Years and working with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. There is mention within the Early Years section of the need for them to work with Local Authorities to increase voluntary and community sector engagement and also within the plan...
Sarah Teather announces a review of... →
Children’s Minister Sarah Teather has asked Mr Reg Bailey, Chief Executive of the Mothers’ Union to carry out an independent review into the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood, and report back with recommendations in May 2011.
Read the full article.
Sarah Teather announces a review of... →
Children’s Minister Sarah Teather has asked Mr Reg Bailey, Chief Executive of the Mothers’ Union to carry out an independent review into the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood, and report back with recommendations in May 2011.
Read the full article.
Training Needs Analysis Survey →
Children England is conducting an online survey to map the training needs of voluntary organisations working with children, young people and families. They are inviting people to take part in their survey which closes on Friday, 17th December 2010.
The survey should take no longer than 10-15 minutes to complete and your views will help them identify the training needs of our sector’s...