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You can be prosecuted if your child has unauthorised absence from school - truancy, help with getting your child to school, and legal action to enforce school attendance
You must make sure your child gets a full-time education that meets their…
If you’re having trouble getting your child to go to school, the school…
Local councils and schools can use various legal powers if your child is…
Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it
Some forms of bullying are illegal and should be reported to the police.…
You should report bullying to your school in the first place - or someone…
Head teachers have the legal power to make sure pupils behave outside of…
There is no legal definition of bullying. However, it’s usually defined as…
Parents can get in trouble with the law if their child gets arrested - find out about parenting programmes, Parenting Contracts and Parenting Orders
How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
Explainers relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has delivered a speech to the 2025 British-Irish Association Conference in Oxford.
This Tax Information and Impact Note is about tax exemptions under the new Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
Youth crime prevention programmes - how young people are put on a programme, what they're like, mentoring and involving parents and families.
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