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A guide for local authorities about education, health and care (EHC) plans for 19- to 25-year-olds with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Guidance for dog owners on keeping young children safe in the home and meeting the child safety condition for banned breed dog types.
Volume 1: statutory guidance about court orders and the roles of the police and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.
The national minimum standards that apply to residential family centres.
Guidance for inspectors on how to decide when to inspect or visit without notice.
Guide for local authorities submitting the children looked after data return for the year 2025 to 2026.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of privately fostered children.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled children and disabled young people.
Supporting social workers and other practitioners to improve the attendance of children with a social worker.
How local authorities should collect and submit data for the annual children looked after return (also known as SSDA903).
A leaflet to remind you to get your child immunised at one year of age.
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
Guidance, methodology and other associated documents for phase 2 of Ofsted's thematic inspection of a sample of regional adoption agencies (RAAs).
Information about the rollout and responsibilities of regional care cooperatives (RCCs).
If you are a civil servant considering taking shared parental leave, this guidance will give you a better understanding of the options available to you.
Departmental advice for those working with children in certain types of performance or activity in England.
Your electronic device will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
Information about the personal data we collect for children taking part in the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).
Guidance for safeguarding partners and child protection professionals on what the panel does and how it works.
Guides for local authorities submitting children’s social work workforce returns for 2026 and 2027.
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