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This information page will set out the law surrounding Police protection and Emergency Protection Orders which are options available to use in an emergency when

When must a child’s birth be registered? Parents of a new-born child are legally required to register the child’s birth in order to obtain a

This page explains the law on barring a parent from entering the premises of a school including how a parent can make representations about this and the consequences of breaching a bar.

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

This page provides information on the duties of schools and Local Authorities to provide education for children out of school because of exclusion, illness or other reasons.

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

This page outlines the power a school has to direct a pupil off-site to receive alternative educational provision in order to improve their behaviour.  Introduction 

This page explains the duties of Children’s Services once a child protection referral is made. It describes the assessment process and timescales and explains possible outcomes of a child protection investigation.

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