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Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
Being a foster parent means caring for a child as part of your family. To…
There are many types of foster care. The application process is the same…
All foster parents receive a foster care allowance to cover the cost of…
The process starts when you apply to become a foster parent and finishes…
Before you can foster a child you must pass an assessment by a social…
The fostering service will contact you to tell you the result of your…
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
A wholesale dealer in Great Britain may import Qualified Person certified medicines from the European Economic Area if certain checks are made by the ‘Responsible Person (import)’
Find out how to apply to become a child's special guardian.
Information for manufacturers of medical devices about reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
Find out more about getting authorised consignor or consignee status to start or end transit movements at your own premises.
Becoming an MOT tester - eligibility, qualifications, training courses, annual training and assessment
What is expected of a registered apprenticeship training provider.
Yesterday’s budget unveiled an ambitious package of announcements designed to boost the UK’s science and technology sectors, unleashing innovation to drive growth, create jobs, and improve lives.
Housing options and support for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Use the online form (previously form SC4) if you’re adopting a child and need to apply for Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave.
Find out how to register with Ofsted as a nanny, and what you will need to tell us about.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Find out how the Prevent programme supports people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism through radicalisation.
Find out how to register as a children's social care service in England, as well as what you need to update Ofsted about and how to do so.
Understanding your role as director of a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House.
An overview of Ofsted's registration process for adoption agencies, fostering agencies, children’s homes, residential family centres and residential holiday schemes for disabled children.
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