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The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit.
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
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or…
Your child will get SEN support at their school or college. Your child may…
An education, health and care (EHC) plan is for children and young people…
Your child will move to an education, health and care (EHC) plan. This…
Apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have an Innovator Founder or Innovator visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you have an…
Before you can apply, you must show an approved body that you’ve grown…
Your partner and children can apply at the same time if they’re eligible.…
You should apply during the last month of your current permission to be in…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months. If you paid to use the…
If you’re responsible for a child, you may be entitled to an extra amount of Universal Credit and support with childcare costs.
If you get Universal Credit, you could get an extra amount to help support your children if they normally live with you.
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
Find out about giving support for a maximum of 2 children and what to do if an exception applies to you.
Thousands more families will soon benefit from free breakfast clubs as the government confirms plans for 2,000 new schools to join the scheme from April 2026.
Your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - what you get, how to claim, maternity rights and extra help
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