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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
What you need to know about being part of the Taking Part survey.
Childcare Grants for full-time students in higher education - grants, CCG1, CCG2 forms, how to apply, eligibility
Health declaration forms for childminders and people who work in childcare or children's social care.
Information for providers and managers on the use of surveillance, including CCTV, in their residential childcare settings and how Ofsted will evaluate its use.
Consultation launched to strengthen safeguards for child strip search including the requirement to notify parents and guardians when a child is strip searched.
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing goods for charitable use.
Ofsted's registration fees and payment form to apply to become a children’s social care provider.
You must register with your local Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) if you want to become a childminder or provide day care services in Northern Ireland
Statistics from Ofsted on children's centres.
Find out how to register as a children's social care service in England, as well as what you need to update Ofsted about and how to do so.
How local authorities should collect and submit data for the annual children looked after return (also known as SSDA903).
Charity Commission Inquiry into Children Care Centre.
Forms for assessing your fitness or suitability to be a children's social care provider. There are separate forms for children's homes.
Recreational organisations like caravan clubs or the Scouts can apply for an exemption to camp without a licence or planning permission.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.
Wandsworth is a men’s prison in the London Borough of Wandsworth, South West London.
Reports on the wellbeing of children and young people.
The ECCE provides an in-depth understanding of children's centre services in deprived areas.
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