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How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
This document includes guidance on first-time applicants, renewals, parental responsibility, court orders and loco parentis.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
Paper prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 trends amongst children in the US.
Findings from wave 1 of the Children of the 2020s (Cot20s) longitudinal study.
This factsheet explains how the ASQ-3 tool will be used to collect data to monitor child development across England.
Guidance for childcare providers on when you must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency, when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.
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.
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
A longitudinal study in 4 low- and middle-income countries
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