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Methods fieldworkers should use to collect oral health information for the survey of 5 year olds in the academic year 2021 to 2022.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
Use form CA9176 to apply for Class 3 National Insurance credits if you've provided care for a child under 12 from 6 April 2011.
Who has parental responsibility for looking after children, and how to apply for parental responsibility if you were unmarried to the mother or are not on the birth certificate
Questionnaire to help the Official Solicitor understand the issues involved when acting for a parent lacking litigation capacity.
Few studies make the link between women’s work in agriculture, their household and care responsibilities and nutritional outcomes
Apply for a 'child arrangements', 'prohibited steps' or 'specific issue' order under the Children Act 1989. You might be able to apply online.
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
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
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