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Check if a new employee can work with children while you wait for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about the potential dangers to children from swallowing small objects.
Search for Sure Start Children's Centres near to your home to find out about daycare and parenting advice
Standard directions forms under the Children Act.
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
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...
Asylum policy guidance for asylum applications involving children.
How to apply to the Children’s Funeral Fund for help paying for a funeral for a child under 18
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Information that local authority children's services need to follow or may find useful, including areas where rules or processes have changed.
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