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Tim Loughton’s speech at the Celebration of Fostering event
The Children's Minister talks about the importance of fostering at an event to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight at the South Bank Centre.
Speech Tim Loughton, 22 May 2012
Charlie Taylor speaks on behaviour at the Academies Show
Charlie Taylor, the government's adviser on behaviour, speaks at the Academies Show on helping children who are in difficulty.
Speech Charlie Taylor, 16 May 2012
Tim Loughton addresses Community Care Live
The Children's Minister speaks to social workers at the Community Care Live conference about the Government's progress in reforming child protection, fostering, adoption, the care system and the social work profession.
Speech Tim Loughton, 16 May 2012
Latest news
Fostering services need to reach wider range of carers
The care system is facing major challenges as the number of looked after children rises and retiring foster carers are not replaced fast enough, Children’s Minister Tim Loughton will warn tonight.
Press notice 22 May 2012
Munro on child protection reforms
Professor Eileen Munro: urgent cultural change in the child protection system now underway.
Press notice 22 May 2012
Prime Minister announces support for families
Announcement about new support to help families, including parenting classes and relationship support.
Press notice 18 May 2012
