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The consultation on the Children Leaving Care Regulations and Planning Transition to Adulthood was held between 4th Jan and 26th March 2010. This document summarises the key issues raised during the consultation period.
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On 12 July 2010, the Secretary of State for Education announced to Parliament that there would be an independent review of the office, role and functions of the Children's Commissioner for England. This children and young people’s version provides an outline of the main report.
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This document provides guidance, primarily addressed to local authorities and their staff in England, about their functions under Part 3 of the Children Act 1989. It is issued as guidance under section 7 of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 which requires local authorities, in exercising their social services functions, to act under the general guidance of the Secretary of State.
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The consultation on the Children Leaving Care Regulations and Planning Transition to Adulthood was held between 4th Jan and 26th March 2010. This document summarises the key issues raised during the consultation period.
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This guidance is intended primarily for local authorities but will also assist other agencies who provide services to care leavers. They are designed to ensure care leavers are given the same level of care and support that their peers would expect from a reasonable parent and that they are provided with the opportunities and chances needed to help them move successfully to adulthood.
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This booklet provides information about sleep and its importance, explores how sleep deprivation might affect the whole family, and examines why sleep problems may occur. It also provides ideas to try at home to help children have a better night’s sleep and provides advice on the support and services that can help.
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This booklet is aimed at parents and outlines the types and causes of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), their diagnosis and treatment, and the potential therapies available. It also provides information about the issues parents may face in daily life, where they can gain further information and support, and provides the perspective of families who have a child with a NDD.
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This statutory document seeks to improve outcomes for disabled children by providing statutory guidance on how to safeguard and promote their welfare through the provision of short breaks.
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This guidance sets out the functions and responsibilities of local authorities and partner agencies under Part 3 of the Children Act 1989 which concerns the provision of local authority support for children and families. In particular it describes how local authorities should carry out their responsibilities.
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This booklet has been developed with the help of families and includes tips about some of the ways parents can help with their children's behaviour, and information on people and organisations they can approach for more guidance and support.
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This report by Sir Roger Singleton into physical punishment in various settings aims to determine if this is an area in which change is needed in order to strengthen the safeguards for children.
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