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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.
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.
Independent schools are schools that are not funded or controlled by central government and Local Authority; instead they are funded by way of tuition fees,
This page explains the legal definition of domestic abuse and the legal steps that can be taken to protect a person and/or child from domestic abuse.
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 access to education through a Fair Access Protocol, how and when it can be triggered, and the process for doing so.
This page explains the different forms of evidence accepted for legal aid for private family law disputes when you have been a victim of domestic abuse or violence from the other party.
As the government has stated that it is imperative to reduce disruption to education whilst managing the risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic, this page
This page explains the duties of the Local Authority to provide services and support for children who have been looked after once they reach the age of 16.
This page provides information on the Prevent Duty placed on schools to safeguard pupils from radicalisation and being drawn into terrorism. It includes government definitions on terrorism, radicalisation and extremism and explains the obligations of schools to assess risk, train staff, educate pupils and refer to the Channel programme when there is a need for intervention.
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