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This report provides a synthesis of research from the past 15 years on children's work
Annual statistics on children and family social workers including agency children and family social workers in England.
This is the official one-stop shop for businesses on child online safety.
New age ratings to be introduced on Relationships, Sex and Health Education content in schools to ensure it is appropriately and sensitively taught.
What to do if you are concerned for your guests or their children's safety. Includes what to do if you think they are being exploited.
Statistics on approved placements by type, sex, age, ethnicity and length of stay.
Standard directions forms under the Children Act.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
Information about the SFPC programme to help safely reduce the number of children entering care.
Documents for software suppliers and anyone else interested in past children looked after data returns from local authorities.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services for the year ending 31 March 2021.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
How local authorities should collect and submit data for the annual children looked after return (also known as SSDA903).
What local authorities need to do to place a child under 13 in a secure children’s home, and guidance on when it is appropriate to do so.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Information that local authority children's services need to follow or may find useful, including areas where rules or processes have changed.
Health declaration forms for childminders and people who work in childcare or children's social care.
Ofsted's registration fees and payment form to apply to become a children’s social care provider.
Product Recall for Children's Blue and Grey Patterned Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
When and how to register with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a children's home or secure children's home.
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