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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 to claim Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave: what you can get, check if you're eligible and how to claim it.
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.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Today the SIA announced the award of £72,000 from its grant for good causes fund to 7 registered charities and community interest companies across the UK.
Actions developed by the Five Country Ministerial to counter online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Examples of rapid reviews for serious child safeguarding incidents.
Resources to help keep children healthy and well from preconception to adulthood.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
We are an independent panel commissioning reviews of serious child safeguarding cases. We want national and local reviews to focus on improving learning, professional practice and outcomes for children. Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel works with the Department for Education...
Financial help with sending your child to a specialist school for young musicians and dancers
The Ministry of Defence cadet forces provide a challenging and stimulating contemporary cadet experience that develops and inspires young people within a safe environment.
Form to claim extra benefit or tax credits for a child conceived without your consent, if they are your third or subsequent child.
Child Benefit if your child lives with someone else - when you can claim, multiple claims, change who gets the benefit
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.
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
Get help to classify footwear and parts of footwear for import and export.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
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