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Specification on the scope and business rationale of the children’s social work workforce census for 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.
Guidance to help countries develop commitments and request technical assistance relating to the Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform.
The framework for Ofsted inspections of Cafcass (the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service).
Guidance for inspectors on carrying out joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of local area services on children's mental health.
Career planning information and tools for those interested in working in the early years education sector.
How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a voluntary adoption agency.
This document provides background information about the separated families statistics and information on how they are compiled.
Advice for how local authorities plan and commission public health services for children aged 0 to 5 as part of the universal health visitor reviews.
How local authorities can work collaboratively with other agencies to meet their duties on unregistered independent schools and out-of-school settings.
A quick reference guide to the childhood flu vaccines for winter 2025 to 2026.
Examples to show how some local authorities and their partners have integrated elements of parent conflict provision into mainstream services for families.
The letter of notice, pre-inspection form and case list form for adoption support agencies inspections.
Guidance from the Chief Medical Officer for healthcare professionals on safe alcohol consumption for children and young people.
Guide for planning training courses on recognising and responding to child neglect.
An illustrated simple text version of the leaflets for the adult and child flu programme aimed at those with low literacy.
A guide to support healthcare teams working with schools on the extension of the annual flu immunisation programme to children.
Poster highlighting the importance of pregnant women having the flu vaccination.
Government 5 a day logo licensing guidelines and application forms.
Booklet on how the Official Solicitor can help if you're under 18 or unable to make your own decisions in a legal case.
Guidance for schools that describes the experience of primary schools that have worked well to support children in care.
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