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Press release: Care leavers receiving more support than ever before(External site)
An improved package of support for young people leaving care was unveiled today by the Children and Families Minister, Edward Timpson.
Article on GOV.UK22 May 2013
Speech: Edward Timpson speech at a Community Care Live event on child sexual exploitation(External site)
Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, speaks to social workers about the importance of their work and child protection reforms.
Article on GOV.UK22 May 2013
Press release: Independent report on 16 to 19 bursary fund published(External site)
The Department for Education today published the interim report of NatCen's independent evaluation of the 16 to 19 bursary fund.
Article on GOV.UK17 May 2013
Press release: First ever chief social worker for children and fast-track training to lead social work reform(External site)
Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced the appointment of a children's chief social worker and new training for top graduates.
Article on GOV.UK17 May 2013
Press release: Funding for foster care recruitment boost unveiled(External site)
The government has today unveiled a new package of support to help local authorities attract and retain more foster carers from a wider range of backgrounds.
Article on GOV.UK16 May 2013
Fostering and adoption training materials for social workers
Details about our current tender to develop training materials on fostering and adoption for social workers in England. This includes delivering train the trainer sessions.
13 May 2013
