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You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
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
If your child is taken into care because of a care order, your council…
The council can start ‘care proceedings’ if they’re very worried about a…
Once all the information has been gathered, there will be a court hearing.…
The council will be responsible for your child’s education if they’re…
Advice and information on how to work with children in contact with the youth justice system. It covers building relationships, supervision, developing interventions, meeting different needs, safeguarding, work with victims, restorative justice and dealing with non-engagement and breach.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
See how the Child Maintenance Service works out maintenance and the rates they use
This is the final report, and accompanying research reports, outlining the findings of the review of the presumption of parental involvement.
Information on working with parents and carers on a voluntary and statutory basis.
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