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How local authorities should collect data from social care services to complete the annual children in need census.
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
How the government is reviewing support for children in need in order to support them and improve their outcomes.
Advice for local areas to embed working together to safeguard children and the children’s social care national framework in practice.
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.
Standard directions forms under the Children Act.
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...
Reports on the wellbeing of children and young people.
Annual statistics on the numbers of children living in households where a parent or guardian claimed out-of-work benefits in May each year.
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.
Reports to support commissioners in improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Search for Sure Start Children's Centres near to your home to find out about daycare and parenting advice
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
This is the official one-stop shop for businesses on child online safety.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services for the year ending 31 March 2021.
Schools are responsible for your child's safety while they're at school or on a school trip
How the government will reform children's social care in England.
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