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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
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
Use the online service (CH299) to apply for an extension of Child Benefit if your child's under 18 and has left approved education or training.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
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.
Claim or deal with Child Benefit for someone else - if your child has a baby, authorisation form TC689, appointees, voluntary organisations
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Resources to help keep children healthy and well from preconception to adulthood.
Evaluation and summary reports for the Children's social care innovation programme (CSCIP) grouped by theme.
This guide is to help you and your business understand issues around data protection and privacy. It is intended for organisations that provide online services likely to be accessed by children.
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
Annual guidance that advises local providers of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) on how to implement it.
This Young Lives impact case study details the role of early child development in informing policy and making it a priority
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
Form to send with form VAF4A to apply for a visa to come to the UK to exercise access rights to a child living in the UK.
Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
Parents can get in trouble with the law if their child gets arrested - find out about parenting programmes, Parenting Contracts and Parenting Orders
If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, contact the children’s social care team at their local council.
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