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Register a child under 18 as a British citizen if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.
DCSF is now the Department for Education
Understand how to follow safeguarding procedures when planning remote education strategies and teaching remotely.
Apply for British citizenship if you were born in the UK - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
How to set up or manage a child maintenance arrangement, including what to do if a parent does not pay, how to contact the Child Maintenance Service, and signing in to your account.
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
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
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
How to open a Junior ISA for your child - including managing and adding money to an account.
Get a passport for your child or baby - renewals and first child passports, application form, supporting paperwork, eligibility, costs
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