Labour government (1997– 2010)

Commission on Social Justice (1994) Social Justice: Strategies for National Renewal.

Labour Party (1997) New Labour: Because Britain Deserves Better.

Department for Education and Employment (1997) Excellence in Schools.

HM Treasury (1998) Comprehensive Spending Review: Aims and Objectives.

Home Office (1998) Supporting Families.

Department of Health (1998) Modernising Social Services.

Social Exclusion Unit (2000) Report of Policy Action Team 12: Young People.

Department of Health (2000) The NHS Plan.

HM Treasury (2000) New Public Spending Plans for 2001– 2004: Prudent for a Purpose: Building Opportunity and Security for All.

Children and Young People's Unit (2001) Tomorrow's Future: Building a Strategy for Children and Young People.

HM Treasury (2001) Tackling Child Poverty: Giving Every Child the Best Possible Start in Life.

HM Treasury (2002) Spending Review: New Public Spending Plans 2003– 2006: Opportunity and Security for All – Investing in an Enterprising, Fairer Britain.

Local Government Association, NHS (National Health Service) Confederation and Association of Directors of Social Services (2002) Serving Children Well: A New Vision for Children's Services.

Department of Health (2002) Safeguarding Children: A Joint Chief Inspectors’ Report on Arrangements to Safeguard Children.

Lord Laming (2003) The Victoria Climbié Inquiry.

HM Government (2003) Every Child Matters.

HM Treasury (2004) Spending Review: Stability, Security and Opportunity for All: Investing in Britain's Long-Term Future.

HM Government (2004) Every Child Matters: Change for Children.

HM Government (2005) Youth Matters.

HM Government (2005) Higher Standards, Better Schools for All: More Choice for Parents and Pupils.

HM Treasury and Department for Education and Skills (2005) Support for Parents: The Best Start for Children. Home Office (2006) Respect Action Plan.

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2007) The Children's Plan.

HM Treasury and Department for Education and Skills (2007) Aiming High for Children: Supporting Families.

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008) Staying Safe: Action Plan.

Lord Laming (2009) The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report.

HM Government (2009) The Protection of Children in England: Action Plan. Social Work Task Force (2009) Building a Safe, Confident Future: The Final Report of the Social Work Task Force.

HM Government (2010) Building a Safe and Confident Future: Implementing the Recommendations of the Social Work Task Force.

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2010) Support for All: The Families and Relationships Green Paper.