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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan
Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, how long it takes and how much it costs
Check if your council offers free early education and childcare
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Find out how you can still register with Ofsted if you provide childcare immediately before or after school for less than 2 hours in a day.
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are a child under the age of 18.
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support
Tax credits when you have a baby - what money you can get, how and when to apply for tax credits
Fostering or adopting a child, including from abroad, and being a surrogate mother
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
Find out if you're eligible for free childcare for 2 to 4 year olds if you live in England - 2 year olds can get 15 hours per week, 3 to 4 year olds 30 hours.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about potential hazards to children associated with swallowing small magnets, button batteries, loose/small toy parts and imitation food.
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
Legal rights, birth certificates, parental rights and child maintenance
You may need a child performance licence for any child taking part in a public performance, sporting event or modelling assignment
Childcare arrangements for all ages and early years provision for children who are 5 years of age or younger.
Get a passport for your child or baby - renewals and first child passports, application form, supporting paperwork, eligibility, costs
Product recall for a Baby Toys Music Cartoon Telephone Educational Developmental Toys presenting a high risk of choking and strangulation.
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