These Regulations govern the making of direct payments by local authorities in England.
These Regulations set out the form of parental responsibility agreements and the manner in which they are to be recorded.
These Regulations control the way in which special guardianship support services are to be provided by local authorities in Wales.
The Children Act 1989 is the key piece of legislation governing local authority powers and duties in relation to children. It also regulates the resolution of disputes between parents as to the upbringing of their children.