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Publications

We are currently developing an advanced database system for publications to make it easier to search and browse documents. In the meantime, we have listed the key publications below.

You can find further documents, including guidance, research and emerging practice, in the resources and practice database.


The Victoria Climbié inquiry report by Lord Laming (2003)

Keeping Children Safe - Government's response to the Victoria Climbié inquiry report and the Joint Chief Inspectors' report Safeguarding Children(2003)


Every Child Matters green paper (2003)

Every Child Matters summary of green paper (2003)

Every Child Matters: What Do You Think? - children and young people's version of the green paper (2003)

Youth Justice: the Next Steps (2003)

The Children Act Report (2003)

The Children Act Report 2004 and 2005 (2006)

Every Child Matters: Next Steps (2004)

Consultation response to Youth Justice: the Next Steps (2004)


Every Child Matters: Analysis of Children and Young People's Responses to the Consultation Document

Every Child Matters: Report of Consultation Meetings with Children and Young People

Every Child Matters: The Way Forward What You Said and What We Are Going to Do


The Children Act 2004


Every Child Matters: Change for Children (2004)

Enclosures:

  1. Summary of the Children Act 2004
  2. Timeline of when statutory requirements come into effect
  3. Summary of statutory requirements and Government expectations for local action
  4. Outcomes Framework
  5. Progress to date on improving outcomes for children and young people
  6. Forward look of publication dates for key documents and guidance consultations

Change for Children PowerPoint presentation


Every Child Matters: Change for Children in Health Services   (2004)

Every Child Matters: Change for Children in Schools (2004)

Every Child Matters: Change for Children in Social Care (2004)

Every Child Matters: Change for Children in the Criminal Justice System(2004)

Every Child Matters: Change for Children - Young People and Drugs (2005)


Joint Planning and Commissioning Framework (2006)


The Role of District Councils in Improving Outcomes for Children (2005)


Choice for Parents, the Best Start for Children: a Ten Year Strategy for Childcare(2004)

Ten Year Strategy: An Action Plan (2006)


Learning to Listen: Core Principles for the Involvement of Children and Young People (2001)

National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services (2004)

Working with Voluntary and Community Organisations to Deliver Change for Children and Young People (2004)

From Vision to Reality: Transforming Outcomes for Children and Families (2004)

Government Response to Hidden Harm: the Report of an Inquiry by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (2005)

Making a Difference: Reducing Bureaucracy in Children, Young People and Family Services (2005)

Engaging the Voluntary and Community Sectors in Children's Trusts (2005)


Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children's Workforce (2005)

Common Assessment Framework

Children's Workforce Strategy


The Government's Response to the Education and Skills Select Committee's Report on Every Child Matters


Positive Activities For Young People: National Evaluation - Final Report (2006)


Youth Matters green paper (2005)


Care Matters: Transforming the lives of children and young people in care (Green Paper 2006)

(2006)

Care Matters: Transforming the lives of children and young people in care (Summary)

Care Matters: Young People's Guide to the Green Paper

Care Matters: Time for Change (White Paper June 2007) 

Care Matters: Time for Change (Summary)

Young People's Guide to the Care Matters White Paper

Time for Change: A Young Person's Guide to the White Paper (Easy Read)
This easy-read guide, aimed at young people, describes the packages in the main White Paper. It has been written to let young people know what changes and improvements are being made to the care system.
 



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