Home education
This page provides information on the procedure and requirements for home educating children.
This page provides information on the procedure and requirements for home educating children.
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.
This page provides information on how schools can support children and young adults experiencing mental health difficulties and when a mental health difficulty can be considered a disability or Special Educational Need.
This page explains the legal process of non-agency adoption, which involves placements not arranged by a local authority or a registered adoption agency. It explains
This page provides information on getting publically funded legal assistance for educational law matters such as discrimination, special educational needs or judicial review. It explains what legal aid is, when it is available and the type of help it covers.
This page provides information about the law on school attendance and the powers of the local authority in enforcing school attendance.
This page explains the legal definition of child abuse and the obligations of Children’s Services to investigate child protection concerns. It explains the different steps that Children’s Services can take to protect a child.
What is the complaints procedure for a complaint against an Academy school? The Department for Education has non-statutory guidance available on procedures for dealing with
This page explains the law on leaving a child home alone including things to consider before taking this decision.
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