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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 the procedure and requirements for home educating children.

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

What is the complaints procedure for a complaint against a maintained school?  A maintained school means “a community, foundation or voluntary school, a community or

This page provides information on the procedure up until a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment for a contested section 8* application in the Family Court.

This page provides information about the law on school attendance and the powers of the local authority in enforcing school attendance.

What is the complaints procedure for a complaint against an Independent School? Under the Education (Independent School Standards) (England) Regulations 2010, Schedule 1, Part 7, paragraph

This page provides advice on what the expected standards are in relation to food provided in schools in England, outlines the role of the Governing Body, and stipulates the legal requirements contained in legislation. 

This page explains the situations where Special Guardianship might be appropriate to secure the long term arrangements for a child living with a person other than their parent. It explains the assessment process and support available.