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Checklist detailing the paperwork adoption agencies must include in intercountry adoption applications they submit to DfE.
How the government plans to address challenges in the adoption system over the next 4 years.
Action to take when paying Adoption Pay in certain circumstances, including employee becomes sick, leaves, dies, is awarded a pay rise, or the child dies.
Form A107: Consent by the child's parent to adoption by their partner. The Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Form A102: Consent to the placement of my child for adoption with identified prospective adopter(s) and, if the placement breaks down, with any prospective adopter(s) chosen by the adoption agency. Section 19 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002
Legal rights, birth certificates, parental rights and child maintenance
What you need to know about registering with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a voluntary adoption agency.
Form A100: Consent to the placement of my child for adoption with any prospective adopters chosen by the Adoption Agency. Section 19 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies (RAAs) contribute to good outcomes for children and families.
Adoption contact register form - part 1
Tells HM Passport Office staff how adoption affects parental responsibility, nationality and passport applications.
Complete the application form to order a copy of an adoption certificate registered in England and Wales.
Use this form to apply to adopt a child who lives in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Departmental advice containing the national minimum standards applicable to adoption agencies and adoption support agencies.
Form A63: Application for an order to annul a Convention adoption or Convention adoption order or for an overseas adoption or determination under section 91 to cease to be valid. Section 89 Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Statutory guidance for local authorities and adoption agencies.
Form A104: Consent to adoption. The Adoption and Children Act 2002.
What you need to know about registering with Ofsted if you want to open or manage an adoption support agency.
How adopted persons and birth relatives can apply for a review of an adoption agency’s qualifying determination letter.
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