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Ofsted joint inspections delayed as councils shun pilots

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  • Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • | CYP Now
Ofsted's plans to launch new joint inspections of health, social care and criminal justice services for children and young people have been delayed amid councils declining approaches to take part in trials, it has emerged.

Study highlights postcode lottery of child health

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  • Monday, September 7, 2015
  • | CYP Now
The health and development of children under five varies dramatically between different parts of England, with a child living in one area far more likely to be condemned to poor health than another living relatively close by, a study has found.

Home Office unveils statutory FGM guidance

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  • Wednesday, July 22, 2015
  • | CYP Now
Statutory guidance for how children's social workers, doctors, police and teachers should deal with suspected cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) has been published by government as part of attempts to protect potential victims.

Ofsted heaps praise on care leaver support scheme

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  • Thursday, May 14, 2015
  • | CYP Now
A government-backed initiative to support care leavers has been singled out for praise by Ofsted which has awarded a council's children's services department the first "outstanding" rating for the service area.

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