List of statutory guidance and advice documents
Admissions School admissions code Statutory guidance that schools must follow when carrying out duties relating to school admissions. School admission appeals code Statutory guidance on
Admissions School admissions code Statutory guidance that schools must follow when carrying out duties relating to school admissions. School admission appeals code Statutory guidance on
This page provides information on the duties of schools to support children and young adults with medical needs. It explains the law on illness-related absences, administering medicine within school and individual healthcare plans.
This page provides information on the duties of local authorities to provide free school transport to children and young people.
This page explains Child Protection Conferences, including information on who is able to attend and what will likely be discussed, as well as information regarding child protection plans and their function.
This page explains the law on leaving a child home alone including things to consider before taking this decision.
This page provides information about the law on school attendance and the powers of the local authority in enforcing school attendance.
This page provides information on the duties of the Local Authority to provide accommodation to children under the age of 16. It includes information of how the Local Authority will assess a child and the types of accommodation that can be provided.
This page provides information on the subjects that schools in England must teach in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and offers advice on what to do if you want to withdraw your child from certain subjects or examinations.
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.
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