A new funding model designed to broaden and strengthen investment in volunteering in health and social care has been unveiled by Care Services Minister, Phil Hope.

Barnardo’s is set to launch a television advert demonstrating how it transforms the lives of sexually exploited children.

The Government’s commitment to social investment was given a boost by the Minister for the Third Sector, Angela Smith

Commenting on the UCAS applications figures, which show the proportion of English school leavers applying to university this year is greater than ever before, barring last year, and that applications from people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds remain strong, Advocate for Access to Education and Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said

Focusing on the child’s journey and experience and looking at what makes the most difference in improving children’s lives, Ofsted is to introduce no notice inspection for child protection services. The new child protection framework, published today, will come into effect in May

New data, released today for the first time, reveals the truth about every secondary school’s performance

A new ‘Master Teacher Standard’ to recognise outstanding teachers should be introduced, according to an independent review commissioned by the Government

From next year, prospective head teachers will be able to take a new enhanced qualification to prepare them for the rigours of the job

International Development Secretary of State Andrew Mitchell has announced that aid to Afghanistan and Pakistan needs

 A joint manisfesto for more action has  been launched by Community Alliance, the Social Enterprise Coalition and ACEVO