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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Child Benefit if your child lives with someone else - when you can claim, multiple claims, change who gets the benefit
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.
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.
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
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.
Legal rights for intended parents and surrogates; how legal parenthood is transferred; children born outside the UK; pay and leave rights
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
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.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge West on 24 April 2024.
Form to claim extra benefit or tax credits for a child conceived without your consent, if they are your third or subsequent child.
The rules for child car seats and booster seats - height, weight, age, type of vehicle, car, minibus, licensed taxi
Child Benefit if your child dies or the claimant dies - report the death, when to make a new claim, arrears
Information on the quarterly surveys and the annual longitudinal survey of child maintenance outcomes for parents that have spoken to Child Maintenance (CM) Options.
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