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Use this form to apply for a second female parent (referred to as 'other parent') to be given parental responsibility for a child.
Employer and employee guide to unpaid parental leave - eligibility, how much leave can be taken and notice periods
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
Your employee can take Shared Parental Leave (SPL) if they're eligible and they or their partner ends their maternity or adoption leave early - eligibility, entitlement, starting SPL, splitting blocks of leave and record keeping
Schools and colleges told that parents should be involved in decisions affecting their children.
The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.
HM Passport Office guidance about parental responsibility, birth parents, adoption and surrogacy.
Local authority data on penalty notices, parenting orders and parenting contracts (for unauthorised absence).
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Find out how to report any concerns you have about a learner who you think may be susceptible to radicalisation into terrorism.
These reports collected parents' views about confidence in their own parenting skills and the services available to support them.
Guidance for childcare providers on when you must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency, when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Guidance for local authorities and schools dealing with adults who have legal rights and responsibilities for a child.
Understand how to follow safeguarding procedures when planning remote education strategies and teaching remotely.
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