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Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
Part-time work Children can work part-time from the age of 14. In some…
Children under 16 School-aged children are not entitled to the National…
A child may need a licence if they’re under school leaving age and taking…
There are several restrictions on when and where children are allowed to…
Most local councils say that businesses intending to employ school-aged…
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
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
Childcare arrangements for all ages and early years provision for children who are 5 years of age or younger.
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
Findings from wave 1 of the Children of the 2020s (Cot20s) longitudinal study.
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
What local authorities need to do to place a child under 13 in a secure children’s home, and guidance on when it is appropriate to do so.
This guide is to help you and your business understand issues around data protection and privacy. It is intended for organisations that provide online services likely to be accessed by children.
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