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What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
This page provides a collection of online media literacy resources and events.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
The Month of the Military Child each April celebrates Service children.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Service Children’s Education (SCE) provided schools and educational support for the children of HM Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence (MOD) personnel and MOD-sponsored organisations stationed overseas. Its work is now carried out by the Directorate of Children and Young People...
Legal rights for intended parents and surrogates; how legal parenthood is transferred; children born outside the UK; pay and leave rights
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
Correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what they look like
What Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks you need to have in place and how Ofsted will check the use of the DBS checks and certificates on inspection.
Child Benefit if your child dies or the claimant dies - report the death, when to make a new claim, arrears
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
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.
Support and benefits you can get if you're looking after someone else's child, court orders - kinship care, private fostering, friends and family care
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
This guidance explains how to pay child maintenance using Collect & Pay arrangements and what happens if you do not make a payment.
Guardian's Allowance help if you're looking after a child who is not your own - rates, eligibility, how to claim, appeal a decision.
Documents relating to the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse.
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