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Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
What local authorities need to do to place a child under 13 in a secure children’s home, and guidance on when it is appropriate to do so.
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
You may need a child performance licence for any child taking part in a public performance, sporting event or modelling assignment
Experimental statistics on the Child Support Agency's 1993 and 2003 statutory child maintenance schemes and CSA case closures.
Children under 10 who break the law can be given a Local Child Curfew, a Child Safety Order or can be taken into care
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to establish a safe environment for children to positively interact with each other.
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner promotes the rights, views and interests of children in policies or decisions affecting their lives. They particularly represent children who are vulnerable or who find it hard to make their views known. Office of...
Child Benefit for 16 to 19 year olds - when payments stop or continue, approved education or training, extensions.
Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
Information about the SFPC programme to help safely reduce the number of children entering care.
Tax credits for children aged 16 or over - approved education, approved training and when Child Tax Credit stops or continues.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
Child Tax Credits if you're responsible for one child or more - how much you get, eligibility, claim tax credits
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support
This toolkit explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
Educating your child at home ('home schooling'): when to get permission, telling the school, curriculum, SEN.
Get extra funding for your early years childcare provider so they can provide better care for your child - early years pupil premium, disability access fund
Form to register a child under 18 as a British overseas territories citizen: form MN2.
Child Benefit payments if your child goes into hospital or care - when payments stop, reporting the change
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