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Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children’s social services.
DCSF is now the Department for Education
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
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. The Office...
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
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
Statistics on children under local authority care at national and local authority level.
The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
How local authorities should collect and submit data for the annual children looked after return (also known as SSDA903).
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