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This document contains the following information: Every child matters.
First published during the 2001 to 2005 Labour government
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
Sir Martyn Oliver spoke about the Big Listen, the changes Ofsted is making and taking the time to collaboratively build a better education system for all.
Find out when your Child Benefit payments are due, and payment dates for bank holidays.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to establish a safe environment for children to positively interact with each other.
How local authorities should notify incidents to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Impact of parental conflict on local services, including education, health and social care, court systems, and drug and alcohol services.
Explore global issues and UK aid with children and young people through our resources and take action for a better world by joining our programmes for young people.
Ofsted and the CQC have today published a joint thematic review of Start for Life services, which provide support for parents from pregnancy until their baby is 2 years old.
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.
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