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You can be prosecuted if your child has unauthorised absence from school - truancy, help with getting your child to school, and legal action to enforce school attendance
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
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.
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Resources to support the commissioning and provision of child vision screening.
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support
What to do if you are asked to look after your guest's child or children unexpectedly. This could include if your guest needs to leave the country, or travel separately.
The education provision for service children overseas can be categorised as Defence Children Services (DCS) Schools and Settings or non MOD schools locations.
Report on the experiences of children with special educational needs and disability (SEND) in early years settings.
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 paper identifies the effect of neighborhood peer groups on childhood skill acquisition
Find out about giving support for a maximum of 2 children and what to do if an exception applies to you.
Guidance for local authorities, trusts, schools, colleges and FE institutions about who owns DfE loaned devices, asset management and loan agreements.
Apply for a 'child arrangements', 'prohibited steps' or 'specific issue' order under the Children Act 1989. You might be able to apply online.
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