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An overview of Ofsted's registration process for adoption agencies, fostering agencies, children’s homes, residential family centres and residential holiday schemes for disabled children.
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.
Support for local authorities applying to become a wave 2 area on the families first for children (FFC) pathfinder programme.
Find out how the Prevent programme supports people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism through radicalisation.
Services and care available through the NHS for children.
Form to claim extra benefit or tax credits for a third or subsequent child who would otherwise likely be looked after by a local authority.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to interact, and to share text and other content.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about potential hazards to children associated with swallowing small magnets, button batteries, loose/small toy parts and imitation food.
The rules for child car seats and booster seats - height, weight, age, type of vehicle, car, minibus, licensed taxi
Parents can get in trouble with the law if their child gets arrested - find out about parenting programmes, Parenting Contracts and Parenting Orders
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
Legacy resources to support button battery safety and raise awareness produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Resources to support blind cord safety and raise awareness.
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner promotes the rights, views and interests of children in policies or decisions affecting their lives. They particularly represent children who are vulnerable or who find it hard to make their views known. Office of...
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Find activities and support from your local authority to help your child with communication, language and literacy skills.
What you need to do if you need to leave your children in the care of your sponsor, or if you can't travel with your children to the UK.
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
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