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Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children under 5 years of age.
Volume 1: statutory guidance about court orders and the roles of the police and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.
Statutory guidance relating to care planning and reviewing arrangements for looked-after children.
How local authorities should collect data from social care services to complete the annual children in need census.
Apply to work on non-domestic premises for some of the time.
Guidance for local authorities and schools dealing with adults who have legal rights and responsibilities for a child.
Information for providers, parents and carers about what happens when we suspend a childcare provider’s registration.
Role description and qualification specification for early years special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs).
Guidance to support secondary school teachers deliver food teaching in schools.
These easy read guides explain what Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is, how you can apply for it and what happens when a child turns 16.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of privately fostered children.
Departmental advice for children’s homes providers and their partners following amendments to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
Statutory guidance on Junior ISAs for children and young people who have been in local authority care for 12 months or more.
Ofsted's annual fees for children’s social care services.
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.
The national minimum standards that apply to residential family centres.
How local authorities should support children who are cared for by extended family, friends, or connected individuals.
Forms for supported accommodation providers to fill in for inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
Guide for local authorities submitting children in need census 2024 to 2025 returns.
Statutory guidance about providing short breaks for disabled children to improve their welfare and quality of life.
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