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Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.
Statistics on children under local authority care at national and local authority level.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
Anyone under 18 who is sentenced to custody is sent to a secure centre for…
The child is interviewed by the reception officer as soon as they arrive.…
Time in custody is spent: in education learning skills to get a job or to…
You must arrange your visit first. Contact the secure centre to find out…
For advice or support, a child can speak to a member of staff, for…
Advocacy services are run by children’s charities and are confidential. A…
The Howard League might be able to offer legal advice and help to children…
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
DCSF is now the Department for Education
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
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
How local authorities should collect and submit data for the annual children looked after return (also known as SSDA903).
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
Explore global issues and UK aid with children and young people through our resources and take action for a better world by joining our programmes for young people.
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.
Statistics on primary school children who are overweight, measured in reception and year 6 and presented for different ethnic groups.
How local authorities should collect data from social care services to complete the annual children in need census.
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Advice for local areas to embed working together to safeguard children and the children’s social care national framework in practice.
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
Statistics on secure children’s homes, including the number of children they accommodate as of 31 March each year.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
Service Children’s Education (SCE) provided schools and educational support for the children of HM Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence (MOD) personnel and MOD-sponsored organisations stationed overseas. Its work is now carried out by the Directorate of Children and Young People...
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