their children the best possible start in life, and to provide families with a variety of social and health support on their doorstep. This video shows the impact that a Sure Start childrens centre can make, and demonstrates the vital role it plays in helping parents feel supported, informed, an...
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The Raising of the Participation Age (RPA) means that all young people will continue in education or training to 17 from 2013 and to 18 from 2015. This will be the first time in nearly forty years that the education leaving age has been raised. It is one of the most fundamental changes to our edu...
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Since the Childrens Plan was published, £170 million has been invested in youth services, providing 100 new and refurbished youth facilities in 50 of the most deprived local authorities in the country. The myplace initiative is creating inspiring spaces where young people can socialise and have ...
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At the Care Matters Ministerial Stocktake conference on 16 November, four young people in care quizzed Ed Balls about a range of issues including what age should they leave the care system and whether Government takes account of their views when developing policies. The conference discu...
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Ed Balls and TV agony aunt Denise Robertson Morningside Sure Start Children’s Centre in Hackney to celebrate the start of Sure Start Children's Centre week. ... dcsf dfes children schools families agony aunt play community parents dads mums sure start launch
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Schools Secretary Ed Balls teams up with a star-studded group of musicians, including Konnie Huq, Killa Kela, VV Brown, Jamie Cullum, to launch the first ever National Year of Music. The biggest ever music lesson was transmitted live to thousands of pupils across the country on Thursday 10 Septe...
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www.dcsf.gov.uk More powers to parents and pupils; more freedoms for schools; and clearer and smarter accountability for all are key proposals put forward by Children’s Secretary Ed Balls and Schools Minister Vernon Coaker today as they published the Children, Schools and Families Bill. ... DCSF...
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