April 2004. Consultation on voluntary and community sector and
children’s services, including streamlining of funding.
Inspectorates consult on integrated inspection framework.
May 2004. Council funding rationalisation and common assessment
framework consultation.
Autumn 2004. Further Next Steps document to outline details
including funding for 2005-8 and government targets. Pay and
workforce strategy revealed.
By November 2004. Anticipated Royal Assent for Bill.
By December 2004. National Service Framework for Children,
Young People and Maternity Service and common assessment framework
produced.
February 2005. Children’s commissioner in England
appointed and to take up post in April.
By 2006. Local safeguarding children’s boards
established.
By 2008. All councils to have in place children’s
services director, lead council member and children’s
trusts.
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Oxfordshire County Council 
South Gloucestershire Council 
Wokingham Borough Council 
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