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The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
Statistics on children under local authority care at national and local authority level.
How local authorities should collect and submit data for the annual children looked after return (also known as SSDA903).
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Annual Official Statistics on the number and proportion of children living in low income families.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
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
How local authorities should collect data from social care services to complete the annual children in need census.
Statistics on primary school children who are overweight, measured in reception and year 6 and presented for different ethnic groups.
This guide is to help you and your business understand issues around data protection and privacy. It is intended for organisations that provide online services likely to be accessed by children.
How children's savings accounts are taxed, and the £100 limit on savings given by parents
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
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