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The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
What you need to do if you need to leave your children in the care of your sponsor, or if you can't travel with your children to the UK.
Annual statistics on the numbers of children living in households where a parent or guardian claimed out-of-work benefits in May each year.
Apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you’re from a participating country - fees, eligibility, how to apply.
Employer and employee guide to unpaid parental leave - eligibility, how much leave can be taken and notice periods
DCMS is seeking views on how we prioritise out of school support for young people and how we could improve DCMS’ offer for young people.
The age you can leave school in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner
What to do if you are asked to look after your guest's child or children unexpectedly. This could include if your guest needs to leave the country, or travel separately.
Tax credits if you live abroad, go travelling, are a cross-border worker or subject to immigration control
Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help
Indefinite leave to remain if you've left the armed forces - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
How long you get Child Benefit payments for if you go abroad - for both short periods (holidays etc) and if you go to live abroad
Leaflet that youth justice case workers can use when they talk to a young person in custody.
Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
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