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Apply to foster a child through the social services department of your local council
Find out when you'll be inspected by Ofsted, how to prepare, how you'll be inspected and how you'll be graded
You might be able to stop someone getting a passport by applying for a court order - parental child abduction, vulnerable adults
Tax credits if you live abroad, go travelling, are a cross-border worker or subject to immigration control
Work out your eligible weekly childcare costs, when to report a change in costs
Referral forms for an allegation of serious misconduct by a teacher.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic violence support services (including refuges) if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Forms to help child death overview panels (CDOPs) assess the causes of a child’s death as part of the child death review process.
Apply for the return of a child taken abroad against your wishes, to make contact with them or to enforce a court order overseas.
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic violence support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
Forms and guidance for childminders and providers of childcare on non-domestic premises.
Model form and letter to help providers of early years education identify which children are eligible for the early years pupil premium.
Work out your Statutory Adoption Leave dates - Ordinary and Additional Adoption Leave period, notice period and earliest start date
Download a checklist of documents you need to submit as part of a children's social care application.
Deal with the Tax Credit office for someone else - authorisation, TC689 authorisation form, appointees, if your child has a baby
You must register on the Ofsted Childcare Register and/or the Early Years Register to set up a childminder agency in England, includes how long it takes, fees and how to apply
Correct a mistake on your tax credit claim form - getting a new award notice
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Sample letter to get a copy of a DVPN/DAPN, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for domestic violence against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
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