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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
How to update the property records and transfer a registered property when someone dies using forms DJP, AS1 and AP1.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Use the forms on this page to find out if someone has an attorney, deputy or guardian acting for them.
How to make a will: making sure it's valid, using a solicitor and changing it when your circumstances change
Childcare Grants for full-time students in higher education - grants, CCG1, CCG2 forms, how to apply, eligibility.
Employer and employee guide to unpaid parental leave - eligibility, how much leave can be taken and notice periods, postponing leave
Use this form to apply for letters of administration to manage the estate of the person who has died if they have not left a will.
Find a registered childminder through your local council or a registered childminding agency.
You must usually tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from your partner if your visa is based on your relationship
Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services
How to pay Inheritance Tax: get a reference number, payment methods, use the deceased's bank account, National Savings and Investments, government stock, yearly instalments.
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.
Apply to search the Office of the Public Guardian registers to see if they have a Lasting Power of Attorney, deputy or guardian acting on their behalf
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Use the adult or child claim form and notes to apply for a Funeral Expenses Payment by post.
Parents' Learning Allowance for full-time students with children - funding, apply, eligibility.
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.
If you were adopted you can access your birth records or get on the Adoption Contact Register to find birth relatives - how to apply, forms and information for birth relatives
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
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