Children's service revamp proposed
James Tweed
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
Early years professionals in England will be expected to work more closely with parents to give them a better understanding of their children's development, under proposals contained in last week's Green Paper, Every child matters. As well as announcing the Government's plan for England to have an independent children's commissioner, the Green Paper sets out its framework for services covering all children and young people from birth to the age of 19 living in England. Key proposals include all children being given a number so they can be tracked from birth, resulting in the 'sweeping away'
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