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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.
What local authorities need to do to place a child under 13 in a secure children’s home, and guidance on when it is appropriate to do so.
A leaflet for parents which describes the immunisations offered to premature babies.
Departmental advice for children’s homes providers and their partners following amendments to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2001.
This guidance provides local authority analysts with the technical detail they need to submit aggregate data to the central system.
Guide for local authorities and schools submitting early years foundation stage profile data for 2025.
How local authorities should collect and submit data to complete the children’s social work workforce census.
Forms for supported accommodation providers to fill in for inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
Leaflet for GPs and practice staff to support the nasal spray flu vaccination programme for children.
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Guidance for local authorities on how to express an interest in applying to become part of the Kinship Allowance Pilot.
Volume 4: statutory guidance on fostering services for looked-after children.
Dealing with education, health and care (EHC) plans for children and young people who move into or out of a local authority area or England.
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.
How local authorities should support children who are cared for by extended family, friends, or connected individuals.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for disabled children and disabled young people.
Case studies for training multi-agency groups on identifying and preventing child neglect.
Guidance for local authorities and schools dealing with adults who have legal rights and responsibilities for a child.
Sets out who is eligible to apply for the Healthy Start scheme under the extended criteria, and how to apply.
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