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Information for local authorities on how to provide short break care (otherwise known as respite care) to disabled children.
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A leaflet for parents which describes the immunisations offered to premature babies.
Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
Your electronic device will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
Statutory guidance about providing short breaks for disabled children to improve their welfare and quality of life.
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Childcare service.
Guide for local authorities submitting children in need census 2026 to 2027 returns.
Guidance to support secondary school teachers deliver food teaching in schools.
How local authorities should use the National Client Caseload Information System (NCCIS) to send data on young people’s post-16 activities.
'You're Welcome': standards to help improve the quality of, and access to, health and wellbeing services for young people.
Guidance on infant and follow-on formula, the application form for infant and follow-on formula made from protein hydrolysates, and forms to notify the authority.
Information for health professionals on the rotavirus vaccination programme.
A framework of modifiable factors to guide promotion of good mental health in babies, children and young people.
Sets out the government's quality standards for children, young people and maternity standards.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of the multi-agency response to children and their families who need help in a local authority area in England.
This guide is for providers and commissioners to help them understand the registration requirements with CQC and Ofsted and when to register with one or both regulatory bodies.
Summary of the main changes and provisions of the act and how they may affect children and families.
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