National websites
Listed here are links to national websites that have useful information about the Every Child Matters: Change for Children programme.www.everychildmatters.gov.uk (opens in a new window) - this is the primary source of information on change for children. The publications list contains most of the key documents. The resources and practice section is a useful source of good practice ideas.
The Children Act 2004: read the full text of the act (opens in a new window).
The website of the Department of Children, Schools and Families (opens in a new window) - the lead government department in respect of childrens services.
www.Teachernet.gov.uk (opens in a new window) - Information for teachers and partners. Find out more information about extended services in and around schools (opens in a new window).
The Department of Health (opens in a new window) site with much information about being healthy. Find out more information about the National Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services (opens in a new window).
Lots of information about developing Sure Start (opens in a new window) Childrens Centres.
All about the work of the Learning and Skills Council (opens in a new window).
Find out the latest developments in youth justice work and visit the Youth Justice Board (opens in a new window)
The Government Office for the East Midlands provides regional support to authorities in improving services to children and young people. Read about the work of the Government Office for the East Midlands (opens in a new window).
Visit the Participation Works (opens in a new window) website - (opens in a new window) an online gateway to the world of children and young people's participation.
Inspectorates
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) (opens in a new window)
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) (opens in a new window)