Children's social services Archives - House of Commons Library

Special Educational Needs: support in England

Friday, 16 April, 2021

This House of Commons Library briefing sets out the system of support for children and young people in England aged 0-25 with special educational needs (SEN). The briefing provides an overview of the new system introduced in 2014, the transitional arrangements, and how the new system differs from that which preceded it. It also includes a brief history of the movement towards reform that preceded the 2014 changes, and information on the impact of the new system available to date.

Special Educational Needs: support in England

Looked after children: out of area, unregulated and unregistered accommodation (England)

Tuesday, 13 April, 2021

This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on out of area placements for looked after children in England. It also provides information on placements for looked after children in unregulated and unregistered accommodation.

Looked after children: out of area, unregulated and unregistered accommodation (England)

Children’s social care services in England

Friday, 12 March, 2021

An overview of children's services in England, focused on demand and funding.

Children’s social care services in England

Research Briefing

The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations

Wednesday, 10 March, 2021

This briefing describes the laying of the Statutory Instrument, its content, reaction from the sector, and extensions to the initial Instrument that came into force in April 2020.
Research Briefing

Safeguarding in English schools

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

This briefing provides information on the safeguarding responsibilities of schools in England, including the role of governing bodies, head teachers and school staff, the inspection of safeguarding, safe staff recruitment, and procedures for dealing with allegations against members of staff.
Research Briefing

Support for domestic abuse victims

Monday, 08 February, 2021

This briefing outlines support for victims of domestic violence and abuse. It considers social services, housing, social security benefits, health services and preventative actions in education settings.
Research Briefing

Support for care leavers

Thursday, 31 December, 2020

This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers in key areas.
Research Briefing

The Troubled Families programme (England)

Friday, 27 November, 2020

The Troubled Families Programme (TFP) is a programme in England administered by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The programme conducts targeted interventions for families experiencing multiple problems, including crime, anti-social behaviour, truancy, unemployment, mental health problems and domestic abuse. This briefing examines the TFP since 2012, details MHCLG evaluations of the programme, and describes recent commentary and potential future directions for the programme.
Debate Pack

Social Care

Monday, 19 October, 2020

An Opposition Day Debate on social care was due to be held on Wednesday 21 October 2020. This has been replaced with a debate on the funding provision of free school meals over the school holidays until Easter 2021.
Debate Pack

Support for children and families during the Covid-19 outbreak

Friday, 16 October, 2020

On Tuesday 20 October at 9.30 am there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on “Support for children and families during the Covid-19 outbreak”. The debate will be led by Danny Kruger MP, Fiona Bruce MP and Tim Farron MP.
Research Briefing

Informal Carers

Tuesday, 07 July, 2020

This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the number of informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It also explains the rights, benefits and support available to informal carers as well as current and previous Government policy on caring.
Research Briefing

Coronavirus: Calls to ease No Recourse to Public Funds conditions

Monday, 27 April, 2020

This briefing summarises who is subject to the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) visa condition and how it is applied. It also identifies what state support and concessions might be available for migrants with NRPF during the coronavirus crisis. It does not cover migrants’ entitlements to NHS healthcare, or the position of European Economic Area nationals.
Debate Pack

Children and domestic abuse

Monday, 02 March, 2020

A Westminster Hall debate on Children and Domestic Abuse has been scheduled for Tuesday 3 March 2020 from 4.30-5.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Liz Twist MP.
Research Briefing

Children: parental responsibility – what is it and how is it gained and lost (England and Wales)

Monday, 10 February, 2020

This note is no longer available.
Research Briefing

Children: residence and contact court orders and related matters for parents, grandparents and others

Monday, 10 February, 2020

This note is no longer available.

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