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Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.
This document includes guidance on first-time applicants, renewals, parental responsibility, court orders and loco parentis.
DCSF is now the Department for Education
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner promotes the rights, views and interests of children in policies or decisions affecting their lives. They particularly represent children who are vulnerable or who find it hard to make their views known. Office of...
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Statistics on primary school children who are overweight, measured in reception and year 6 and presented for different ethnic groups.
Reports on the wellbeing of children and young people.
Statistics on children under local authority care at national and local authority level.
How the government is reviewing support for children in need in order to support them and improve their outcomes.
This paper present findings on the place of work in the lives of children
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
Service Children’s Education (SCE) provided schools and educational support for the children of HM Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence (MOD) personnel and MOD-sponsored organisations stationed overseas. Its work is now carried out by the Directorate of Children and Young People...
Asylum policy guidance for asylum applications involving children.
What to do if you are concerned for your guests or their children's safety. Includes what to do if you think they are being exploited.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services for the year ending 31 March 2020.
Statistics on secure children’s homes, including the number of children they accommodate as of 31 March each year.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
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