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How you make an application for recognition of non-UK qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.
Statutory guidance on the planning, commissioning and delivery of health services for looked-after children.
Data dashboard designed to support local authorities and partners with the implementation of the children’s social care national framework.
Supporting social workers and other practitioners to improve the attendance of children with a social worker.
Guidance for providers of childcare on domestic and non-domestic premises who want to expand their registered setting into new premises.
A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
A leaflet to remind you to get your child immunised at one year of age.
Statutory guidance on the special guardianship services local authorities need to provide in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
If you are a civil servant considering taking shared parental leave, this guidance will give you a better understanding of the options available to you.
The framework sets out the ASYE programme’s underpinning principles for newly qualified social workers in adult, and child and family services and for their employers.
Guidance for local authorities and schools dealing with adults who have legal rights and responsibilities for a child.
Help for those affected by issues around historic forced adoption.
Information for health professionals on the rotavirus vaccination programme.
Guide to the regulations on providing supported accommodation for children and young people. It includes the quality standards that all supported accommodation providers must meet.
Information for providers and managers on the use of surveillance, including CCTV, in their residential childcare settings and how Ofsted will evaluate its use.
Ofsted’s position on Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted.
What early years settings must do to apply for an exemption from the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
This guidance outlines 'staying put' arrangements that enable care leavers to remain with their former foster carers after they turn 18.
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