Press notices, news stories and speeches are now published on GOV.UK - you can access the latest news and speeches from the links on this page.
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Latest DfE speeches on GOV.UK
Speech: Edward Timpson speaks to the Community Care Live conference about social work reform(External site)
Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, speaks to social workers about the importance of their work and child protection reforms.
Article on GOV.UK22 May 2013
Speech: Edward Timpson addresses the National Fostering Agency Conference(External site)
Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, announces new funding to support foster carer recruitment and evidence-based interventions.
Article on GOV.UK16 May 2013
Speech: What does it mean to be an educated person?(External site)
The Secretary of State speaks to the Brighton conference on setting higher expectations for every child.
Article on GOV.UK09 May 2013
Latest DfE news on GOV.UK
Press release: New measures build on progress protecting childhood(External site)
The government announces that more DVDs are to carry an age rating, more is to be done on online age ratings and WiFi will be family friendly.
Article on GOV.UK24 May 2013
Press release: Spades hit the ground at Coventry school marking first day of construction under the Priority School Building Programme(External site)
Construction gets underway at the first school to be rebuilt under the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP).
Article on GOV.UK24 May 2013
Press release: Care leavers receiving more support than ever before(External site)
An improved package of support for young people leaving care was unveiled today by the Children and Families Minister, Edward Timpson.
Article on GOV.UK22 May 2013
