Looks at important areas that have been excluded from the green paper 'Every Child Matters'. Looks at: children entering the country; parents and carers of disabled children; young carers; and children with parents in jail. Argues that the listing of specific groups in the paper could be seen as divisive, with those not specifically mentioned having unmet needs.
Looks at important areas that have been excluded from the green paper 'Every Child Matters'. Looks at: children entering the country; parents and carers of disabled children; young carers; and children with parents in jail. Argues that the listing of specific groups in the paper could be seen as divisive, with those not specifically mentioned having unmet needs.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, young carers, asylum seekers, children, government policy;
In April, parents of disabled children will receive more help with child care costs to allow them the option of gaining paid work. Looks at the changes in tax credit and the lack of suitable child care which may hinder the effectiveness of improved child tax credits.
In April, parents of disabled children will receive more help with child care costs to allow them the option of gaining paid work. Looks at the changes in tax credit and the lack of suitable child care which may hinder the effectiveness of improved child tax credits.
Subject terms:
parents, physical disabilities, tax credits, benefits, child care, children, employment;
For too long services for very young disabled children have suffered from dislocation between health, social services and education. But now the government is looking to improve early intervention by harnessing the efforts of health, education, social services and the voluntary sector.
For too long services for very young disabled children have suffered from dislocation between health, social services and education. But now the government is looking to improve early intervention by harnessing the efforts of health, education, social services and the voluntary sector.
Subject terms:
joint working, joint planning, physical disabilities, social services, social care provision, voluntary sector, children, education, health care;