Measures introduced under the Bill to raise standards in Education include:
Under the Bill, new measures will also be introduced to protect children at risk of abuse and stop vulnerable children ‘falling through the cracks’, including:
The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) said it is ‘delighted’ the Government is moving towards children’s unique identifier numbers so services can be more ‘holistic’.
Chief executive Purnima Tanuku explained, ‘Information sharing between professionals is critical to ensure continuous support for children, particularly those who are vulnerable and who have additional needs. This will give them a smoother transition from early years into school and beyond, especially for children with additional needs who, if identified early on in their lives, can make great progress.’
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