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If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, contact the children’s social care team at their local council.
The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
You may need a child performance licence for any child taking part in a public performance, sporting event or modelling assignment
Employee reference template for use by early years providers.
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
You might be able to stop someone getting a passport by applying for a court order - parental child abduction, vulnerable adults
How to apply to have your child returned if they've been abducted, or arrange contact or enforce a court order in EU, Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries
Referral forms for an allegation of serious misconduct by a teacher.
Ofsted's registration fees and payment form to apply to become a children’s social care provider.
Forms to help child death overview panels (CDOPs) assess the causes of a child’s death as part of the child death review process.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Download a checklist of documents you need to submit as part of a children's social care application.
Use this sample letter to get proof a partner promised in court not to harass or threaten you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this form to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Care Standards) in cases relating to the registration of a child care provider and children’s homes.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Application form to request information that we hold on individuals.
Form A100: Consent to the placement of my child for adoption with any prospective adopters chosen by the Adoption Agency. Section 19 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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