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You can apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa if your child attends an independent school in the UK.
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
Find out how to apply to become a child's special guardian.
Child Benefit if your child lives with someone else - when you can claim, multiple claims, change who gets the benefit
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Guidance for local authorities, trusts, schools, colleges and FE institutions about who owns DfE loaned devices, asset management and loan agreements.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Legal rights for intended parents and surrogates; how legal parenthood is transferred; children born outside the UK; pay and leave rights
Use the online service (CH299) to apply for an extension of Child Benefit if your child's under 18 and has left approved education or training.
The rules for child car seats and booster seats - height, weight, age, type of vehicle, car, minibus, licensed taxi
Form to claim extra benefit or tax credits for a third or subsequent child who would otherwise likely be looked after by a local authority.
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
Child Benefit if your child dies or the claimant dies - report the death, when to make a new claim, arrears
Form to claim extra benefit or tax credits for a child conceived without your consent, if they are your third or subsequent child.
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
This document provides information on the 2 child payment limit for claimants of Income Support with dependants allowance.
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