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Latest National News
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New Ofsted report on cyp in care's needs
16 February, 2010
Children and young people in care need more information, advice and guidance
An Ofsted report asks children and young people in care and care leavers what advice and information they need.
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Integrated care network to drive up quality of care
8 February, 2010
On 2 Feb, the Department of Health announced the expansion of its Programme of Integrated Care Pilots. A new self-assessment tool has been launched.
The department of Health launches a new self-assessment tool.
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Government bans legal highs
11 January, 2010
A number of so-called legal highs known to be popular among young people have been banned under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, following a public consultation.
The government bans legal substances used as harmful drugs by young people.
Latest Regional News
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Ofsted should remain integrated, says Hampshire DCS
23 November, 2009
Social care and education services should not go back to separate inspection regimes, according to Hampshire's director of children's services (DCS).
Article about the integration of Social care and education
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Family Nurse Partnership awarded funding to trial new work
18 November, 2009
Nottingham's Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) has been awarded an additional £100,000 of national grant funding to take forward two new pieces of development work.
Article on Family Nurse Partnership awarded funding for new work
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Ofsted praises safeguarding services in Hounslow
10 November, 2009
The London Borough of Hounslow has good safeguarding and looked-after children services, according to its latest Ofsted inspection.
Article after Ofsted inspection. Ofsted praises safeguarding services in Hounslow.
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