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Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children’s social services.
DCSF is now the Department for Education
Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support
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
This document includes guidance on first-time applicants, renewals, parental responsibility, court orders and loco parentis.
Information about Universal Credit for families with more than 2 children.
Around 550,000 children will be lifted out of poverty by 2030 – the biggest reduction in a single parliament since records began – as the Government launches its Child Poverty Strategy today (Friday 5 December).
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...
What happens when a child is taken into care - who is responsible for what, care proceedings, care orders, going to court and the role of Cafcass
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
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