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This page provides information on the different options available when bringing a case to court, including legal aid, private representation, representing yourself, using a solicitor’s unbundled services or instructing a direct access barrister.

Judge A judge is the person who presides over (deals with) the proceedings. In the Family Court there are three levels of judges who are

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 duties of the local authority to provide accommodation to homeless young people aged 16 or 17.

This page provides information on child passports, including whose consent is required, what happens if there is a caveat in place, and passports for looked-after

This page describes the different types of schools in the UK and how they are funded and managed. It explains the difference between maintained schools, academies, free schools and independent schools.

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 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 situation where the High Court can become a legal guardian for a child under the power of Wardship.