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Kinship care

This page explains the law surrounding an arrangement where a child goes to live with a family member or friend and the obligations of the local authority to assess the carer for support and suitability.

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Public Law Care Proceedings

This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child who is suffering harm or at risk of suffering harm. 

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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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Discrimination in Education

This page provides information on what constitutes discrimination and explains the duties of education providers to not discriminate against pupils based upon protected characteristics.

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Young carers

This page explains the duties of the local authority to assess and provide support to young people who care for family members.

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Direct payments

This page explains the rules surrounding direct payments by the local authority to help with meeting a child’s needs.

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