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Special Guardianship

This page explains the situations where Special Guardianship might be appropriate to secure the long term arrangements for a child living with a person other than their parent. It explains the assessment process and support available.

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Special Educational Needs

This page provides information on the duties of schools and local authorities to assess, identify and provide for a child’s special educational needs within school.

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Child Passport

This page provides information on child passports, including whose consent is required, what happens if there is a caveat in place, and passports for looked-after

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Raising and caring for young people

Adoption Family and friends care Homelessness (16/17 year olds) Parental Responsibility Private fostering Residence Section 20 Accommodation Special Guardianship Surrogacy Testamentary Guardianship Wardship Young carers

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Type of Family Law Orders

Private Children Law Orders Type of order Description Application form Guidance form Costs Child Arrangements Order Section 8 Children Act 1989 A Child Arrangements Order

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Contact with a child in care

This page explains the law surrounding contact with a child who is looked after, including how to apply for contact with a child in care and what the court will consider.

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Litigation Friends

Litigation friends are required when a person lacks capacity to participate in court proceedings. This information page will explain who can be a litigation friend,

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