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How adoption agencies should handle applications from people wishing to adopt a child from another country.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on the use of agency child and family social workers.
This is a presentation of the pre-registration briefing for childminders.
Information for British nationals who are considering entering into surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries.
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
Tell Ofsted about changes to your supported accommodation service.
Statutory guidance for local authorities and adoption agencies.
How local authorities should support children who are cared for by extended family, friends, or connected individuals.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, day care and other childcare providers.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Data dashboard designed to support local authorities and partners with the implementation of the children’s social care national framework.
This explains how to get a Disclosure and Barring Service check if you are aged 16 or over and you live or work in a childcare setting.
Ofsted's annual fees for children’s social care services.
Guidance on supervising the activities of workers and volunteers with children.
Volume 1: statutory guidance about court orders and the roles of the police and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.
Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 1 October 2025.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects boarding schools and residential special schools.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
Statutory guidance for local authorities and their partners to stop children going missing and to protect those who do.
Guidance for local authorities and schools dealing with adults who have legal rights and responsibilities for a child.
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