Children's Social Care Reform

5 May 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Adoption support that works for all — consultation closed

We're seeking views that relates to reforming the system of adoption support, including the operation of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. If you are an adopted or kinship care young person please complete the children and young person …

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10 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Adoption support that works for all — consultation opened

We're seeking views that relates to reforming the system of adoption support, including the operation of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. If you are an adopted or kinship care young person please complete the children and young person …

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15 Dec 2023 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Children's social care: reform statement

In response to: Children's social care: reform statement

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15 Dec 2023 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Children’s social care: data and digital strategy

The Department for Education's long-term plan to transform data in children's social care.

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15 Dec 2023 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Children's social care: reform statement

Our plan to transform children's social care.

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15 Dec 2023 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Children's social care: dashboard and indicators update

The Department for Education's plans for the children's social care dashboard.

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11 May 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Children's Social Care National Framework and Dashboard — consultation closed

We are seeking views on the Children's Social Care National Framework (National Framework) and the Children's Social Care Dashboard (Dashboard). The National Framework has been published alongside Stable Homes, Built on Love: Implementation Strategy and Consultation . In the strate

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11 May 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Children's social care strategy: Stable Homes, Built on Love — consultation closed

We're seeking views on our proposals to reform children's social care.

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6 Feb 2023 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Children and Families Act 2014: government response to the Lords Select Committee report

A response by the government to the House of Lords Children and Families Act 2014 Committee's report 'Children and Families Act 2014: A failure of implementation'.

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2 Feb 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Children's Social Care National Framework and Dashboard — consultation opened

We are seeking views on the Children's Social Care National Framework (National Framework) and the Children's Social Care Dashboard (Dashboard). The National Framework has been published alongside Stable Homes, Built on Love: Implementation Strategy and Consultation . In the strate

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2 Feb 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Children's social care strategy: Stable Homes, Built on Love — consultation opened

We're seeking views on our proposals to reform children's social care.

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18 Jan 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Children’s social care providers: Fees and inspections 2023-24 — consultation closed

We're seeking views on proposed changes to Ofsted fees and a minimum inspection frequency for secure 16-19 academies (secure schools).

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30 Nov 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Children’s social care providers: Fees and inspections 2023-24 — consultation opened

We're seeking views on proposed changes to Ofsted fees and a minimum inspection frequency for secure 16-19 academies (secure schools).

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26 Jul 2021 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Adoption strategy: achieving excellence everywhere

The government's strategy to deliver excellence in adoption services across England.

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20 Mar 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Improvement standards for child and family social workers — outcome published

We sought views on the knowledge and skills statements (KSS) to determine the KSS as the post-qualifying improvement standards for child and family frontline practitioners and practice supervisors.

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26 Feb 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Corporate parenting, the local offer and personal adviser support — outcome published

We invite views on the guidance accompanying sections 1 to 3 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017.

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15 Jan 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Improvement standards for child and family social workers — consultation closed

We sought views on the knowledge and skills statements (KSS) to determine the KSS as the post-qualifying improvement standards for child and family frontline practitioners and practice supervisors.

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27 Nov 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Corporate parenting, the local offer and personal adviser support — consultation closed

We invite views on the guidance accompanying sections 1 to 3 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017.

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17 Oct 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Improvement standards for child and family social workers — consultation opened

We sought views on the knowledge and skills statements (KSS) to determine the KSS as the post-qualifying improvement standards for child and family frontline practitioners and practice supervisors.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Improvement standards for child and family soci… (16pp)

16 Oct 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Corporate parenting, the local offer and personal adviser support — consultation opened

We invite views on the guidance accompanying sections 1 to 3 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017.

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18 Nov 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Knowledge and skills statement for achieving permanence — outcome published

We'd like views on the content of our knowledge and skills statement for child and family social workers involved in permanence planning.

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9 Sep 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Knowledge and skills statement for achieving permanence — consultation closed

We'd like views on the content of our knowledge and skills statement for child and family social workers involved in permanence planning.

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4 Jul 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Knowledge and skills statement for achieving permanence — consultation opened

We'd like views on the content of our knowledge and skills statement for child and family social workers involved in permanence planning.

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