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OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about potential hazards to children associated with swallowing small magnets, button batteries, loose/small toy parts and imitation food.
Use the online service to tell the Child Benefit Office about changes to your child's circumstances.
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
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
Find out when your Child Benefit payments are due, and payment dates for bank holidays.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
Product Safety Report for Enjoy + Love Learning Walker sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of choking.
Let the Child Benefit Office know that your child is staying in approved education or training after the age of 16 using the CH297 online form.
Use the online service (CH459) to tell the Child Benefit Office that your child aged 16 or over has left approved education or training.
This toolkit explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
Annual geographical estimates at Lower Super Output Area, Super Output Area and Data Zone of the number of families and children claiming Child Benefit on 31 August of the year of analysis.
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.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
Scottish Child Payment helps towards the costs of supporting your family. It's a weekly payment of £25 that you can get for every child you look after who's under 16 years of age.
Child Benefit if you've moved to the UK from abroad - who qualifies and which countries have an agreement with the UK
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Information about eligibility, claiming and when Child Benefit stops
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