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Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.
Statistics on primary school children who are overweight, measured in reception and year 6 and presented for different ethnic groups.
DCSF is now the Department for Education
Reports on the wellbeing of children and young people.
This paper present findings on the place of work in the lives of children
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner promotes the rights, views and interests of children in policies or decisions affecting their lives. They particularly represent children who are vulnerable or who find it hard to make their views known. Office of...
Asylum policy guidance for asylum applications involving children.
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
What to do if you are concerned for your guests or their children's safety. Includes what to do if you think they are being exploited.
Statistics on children under local authority care at national and local authority level.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services for the year ending 31 March 2020.
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...
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.
Statistics on secure children’s homes, including the number of children they accommodate as of 31 March each year.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services for the year ending 31 March 2021.
Transitions to post-secondary education and the labour market
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