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The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make England 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 explains how we will do this.
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15 May 2008
Minister launches major initiatives for disabled children
New package of measures announced, including anti-bullying guidance and pilot projects
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14 May 2008
Legislation to transform the lives of children and families
Ed Balls says the Government's draft legislative programme will help children achieve their full potential and support parents
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14 May 2008
Ministers meet key experts to tackle child poverty in London
New working group to set out top priorities



