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Complain about a school - complaints process, when to complain to the Department for Education, the Education Funding Agency or Ofsted.
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Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan
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Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy.
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The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
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Childcare Grants for full-time students in higher education - grants, CCG1, CCG2 forms, how to apply, eligibility
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Guidance for employees and employers: employment rights when on maternity, paternity, adoption or parental bereavement leave - keeping in touch days, annual leave, returning to work, redundancy
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How to renew your tax credits claim, including the application deadline, renewal pack and how long it takes
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Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services
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How tax credits affect your benefits including Child Benefit and Housing Benefit
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Healthy Start is an NHS scheme that helps women who are pregnant or have young children and are receiving benefits, buy foods such as milk or fruit.
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Contact your local council to find a registered childminder - Family Information Service, early years education, childcare and family support in your area
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The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.
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Parents must register the birth in the country where the child was born - find out if you can also register the birth in the UK.
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Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
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Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
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Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
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Parents' Learning Allowance for full-time students with children - funding, apply, eligibility.
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How to register as a childminder or nanny: the Ofsted Childcare Register, the Early Years Register, who can register, how to apply.
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Correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what they look like
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Re-register your child’s birth to add the father's name to the birth record or certificate at the register office