Welcome
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. We want to:
- make children and young people happy and healthy
- keep them safe and sound
- give them a top class education
- help them stay on track.
Our Children’s Plan sets out how we can
achieve our ambitions.
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News headlines
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New guidance issued on forced marriage
Front-line professionals encouraged to work more closely together to identify and protect children and adults at risk
2 July 2009
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21st century schools White Paper
Ed Balls sets out school reforms including guarantees for pupils and parents, and school report cards
30 June 2009
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100,000 UK children under 16 run away every year
Children’s Minister Delyth Morgan launches new guidance and calls on local authorities to improve support for young runaways
1 July 2009
