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Department for Children, Schools and Families - Resource Accounts 2009-10

These consolidated financial statements relate to the costs of the core DCSF and the Sure Start Unit.

Audience: Headteachers, Local Authorities, Teachers
Format: Product - Document Date issued: July 2010
Function: Information Reference: HC 256
ISBN: 9780102968248

Price: £15.50 (Free to Download)

Memorandum to the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee - Post-Legislative Assessment of the Education Act 2005

This memorandum provides a preliminary assessment of the Education Act 2005 and has been prepared by the DCSF for submission to the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee.

Audience: DfE, Journalists, Lead Member for Children's Services, People who work with children, Public
Format: Date issued: March 2010
Function: Data Collection Reference: CM 7847

Price: FREE

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Building a Safe and Confident Future: Implementing the recommendations of the Social Work Task Force

In December 2009, the Government accepted the recommendations of the Social Work Task Force for a programme of comprehensive reform for social work in England. This publication sets out how the Government is working with employers, higher education institutions, the profession itself and people who use social work services to put the Social Work Task Force's recommendations into effect, over the next five to ten years.

Audience: Children's health services, DfE, Journalists, Local authorities and key statutory agencies, Social workers, Youth Service Provid
Format: Date issued: March 2010
Function: Guidance Reference: DCSF-00306-2010

Price: FREE
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The Chief Adviser on the Safety of Children: First annual report to Parliament - 2010

This is the first annual report on safeguarding progress, which includes the views of the Chief Adviser on the Safety of Children about the implementation of the recommendations in Lord Laming’s report, The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report. It also sets out to advise the Government on the effective implementation of safeguarding policy.

Audience: Children's health services, DfE, Early Years Providers, Journalists, Lead Member for Children's Services, Local Authorities, Pub
Format: Date issued: March 2010
Function: Information Reference: DCSF-00310-2010

Price: FREE

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The Government's Response to Lord Laming: One Year On

This short report aims to provide an overview of progress against Lord Laming’s recommendations and set out future priorities. It summarises the progress and sets out how the National Safeguarding Delivery Unit will seek to make a difference over the coming year.

Audience: DfE, Journalists, Lead Member for Children's Services, Local Authorities, Public, Schools
Format: Date issued: March 2010
Function: Information Reference: DCSF-00311-2010

Price: FREE

Visit the DCSF website for more information about the Children's Plan

Think Family Pathfinders: Research Update

This is the first in a series of updates from the Think Family Pathfinders Evaluation. This update provides background information on the Family Pathfinders Programme and offers an overview of families the Pathfinders are working with, their needs and levels of risk.

Audience: Lead Member for Children's Services, Local Authorities, Parents
Format: Booklet Date issued: March 2010
Function: Data Collection Reference: DCSF-00140-2010

Price: FREE

Breaking the Link - one year on update leaflet

In March 2009 the DCSF published a document on policy and practice to support attainment of children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). This leaflet updates the FSM data and analysis, and shows the impact of new policies and improved practice at national, local and school level.

Audience: DfE, Lead Member for Children's Services, People who work with children, Teachers
Format: Leaflet Date issued: March 2010
Function: Information Reference: DCSF-00293-2010

Price: FREE

The Children's Plan Two Years On: a progress report

This document sets out progress so far towards the Children’s Plan, hears from professionals, children and their families about their experiences, and sets out the Government’s next steps as they continue to work towards a better future for every child and young person.

Audience: DfE, Journalists, Lead Member for Children's Services, People who work with children, Public, Schools
Format: Date issued: December 2009
Function: Information Reference: DCSF-01162-2009

Price: FREE

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The Impact of the Commercial World on Children's Wellbeing: Report of an Independent Assessment

This report follows a commitment made in the Government’s Children’s Plan in late 2007 to undertake ‘an independent assessment of the overall impact of the commercial world on children’s wellbeing’.

Audience: Children's health services, DfE, Journalists, Lead Member for Children's Services, Local Authorities, Public, School Advisers
Format: Document Date issued: December 2009
Function: Information Reference: DCSF-00669-2009

Price: FREE
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