This section offers latest news, speeches and letters related to children in care.
Minister Tim Loughton writes to the Independent
Letter from Minister Tim Loughton in response to an article by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown on the care system published in the Independent on Monday 30 April 2012.
Letter 03 May 2012
Minister Tim Loughton writes to the Daily Mail
Letter from Minister Tim Loughton following an opinion piece from Christopher Booker on the care system that was published in the Daily Mail on Friday, 13 April 2012.
Letter 17 April 2012
Savings accounts for children in long term care
Donors who wish to give money directly to some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK will be able to through a new savings account for children in care, the Department for Education announced today.
Press notice 28 February 2012
Independent Reviewing Officers - Updates
Quarterly newsletters available to download - to keep Independent Reviewing Officers, and their managers, up to date with relevant developments in their area and across England.
General article 11 October 2011
Looked after children statistics 2011
Response from Tim Loughton to the looked after children statistics 2011.
News 28 September 2011
Tim Loughton responds to Guardian on children in care
Tim Loughton responds to Guardian story about children in care and the new admissions code.
Letter 22 September 2011
£6m for children in care and families who need extra support
Children’s Minister Tim Loughton announces an extra £6 million a year to provide additional support for foster carers and vulnerable families.
Press notice 30 August 2011
Prospectus for intensive intervention
Information about the prospectus for local authorities which provides guidance on how to provide high levels of support to children in care.
General article 04 July 2011
Government response to the report from the select committee.
The Government has published its response to the Select Committee report on looked after children.
General article 06 April 2011
New Charter to bust foster care myths
Tim Loughton aims to dispel myths surrounding foster care to give children in the care system the same opportunities as their peers.
Press notice 18 March 2011
