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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
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.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on women, peace and security and youth.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Reports on the wellbeing of children and young people.
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Funding available to pilot at least four new youth facilities in advance of the launch of phase 2.
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.
The Youth Custody Service aims to create a safe, decent and nurturing environment that provides outstanding levels of care and support for all children in custody. YCS is part of HM Prison and Probation Service .
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Hundreds of thousands of families set to benefit as working parents of 9-month-olds can now apply for government-funded childcare for first time.
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...
Applications for the 2024 programme have now closed.
Data update on the health of young people.
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
Young people’s participation in education, employment and training, and those not in education, employment or training (NEET).
The rules for child car seats and booster seats - height, weight, age, type of vehicle, car, minibus, licensed taxi
The last in a four-part series about young people in the UK. An interactive allowing young people to find out how their situation compares to others of the same age, looking at earnings, home ownership, debt and savings.
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