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• Updated: 25 April 2022

Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

• Who can apply

  You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British parent.…

• You were born on or after 1 July 2006

  You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…

• You were born between 1983 and June 2006

  You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…

• You were born before 1983

  You may automatically be a British citizen if you were born before 1…

• After you've applied

  You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…

Short tips for parents of primary-aged children to make reading enjoyable.

• Updated: 25 April 2022

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.

Guidance and resources to help you navigate the online world with confidence.

• Updated: 10 February 2026

Includes help when having a baby or adopting, child benefit and tax credits, support for childcare

• Updated: 6 April 2025

• Updated: 22 February 2021

A 60-second summary on how to make sure you're in charge of the additional features your child can buy in app-based and online games.

• Updated: 4 June 2015

Parents' Learning Allowance for full-time students with children - funding, apply, eligibility.

Stoke Heath’s family strategy outlines how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their family or significant others.

• Updated: 28 January 2026