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Some people with a direct relationship with a child in care are able to be approved as 'family and friends' foster carers. The child's social worker will be the first person you should talk to about

Anyone can refer someone that they are worried may be at risk of or are homeless, to the Housing Options Service (Salford City Council's expert housing advice and assistance service) - with the person

Private fostering occurs when a child up to 16 years of age (or up to the age of 18 if they have a disability) is living and looked after by someone outside of their close family for 28 days (four wee

There are lots of times when it is easier not to report your worries. You don't want to cause a fuss You don't want to make matters worse It can't really be happening - it's just your imagination St

Follow us on: It's important to find someone you can trust to talk to about what's worrying you, perhaps you find someone you can talk to: At home: your parents or other family members At school

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework (September 2012) requires that parents and carers must be supplied with a short written summary of their child's development in the three pr

Support someone who is being abused Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse – any age, any background, any situation. It isn’t just about violence – domestic abuse is about power and control, so it c

Car seat safety Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt.

Performance licence A child will need a licence if they're of school age and taking part in: films, plays, concerts or other public performances that the audience pays to see, or that take place on l

An assessment is when Adult Social Care find out about your care and support needs and how meeting these can help you achieve what is most important to you. It’s set out in the Care Act 2014 and you c