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Children and Families Department of the Velocity Interoperability Network EstablishedThe Children and Families Department has been formally established and today launches its official website at children.gov.vin, where guidance for families, the register of early years providers and the Department's announcements will be published.
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Safeguarding Duty Desk Opens to Receive Concerns About ChildrenThe Department's safeguarding duty desk began receiving concerns today. Anyone worried about the safety or welfare of a child in the Network may write to the Department, and every concern is acknowledged within one working day.
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Register of Early Years Providers PublishedForty-six early years providers offering 2,414 places at the six principal sites of the Network are entered on the Department's register from today. Inspection of every registered provider begins on 21 September 2026.
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Children and Families Department Publishes First Statistical ReleaseThe Department's first statistical release records the position at establishment: 11,240 children registered, 46 early years providers, 96 approved foster carers and 61 children in the care of the Department.
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