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Information, support and advice for young people aged 14-25
A website for discussion between young people and councillors/officers from Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire Youth Parliament (UKYP)
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Gloucestershire's Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) is a partnership of the key local organisations that provide services for children and young people
Gloucestershire County Council
Visit Gloucestershire County Council's site for more details on Youth Service related activities and services
Gloucestershire Youth Service links and events can be found at Gloucestershire County Council's website
An information, resource and support free telephone service for 14-25 year-olds
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All married parents and unmarried mothers (but not unmarried fathers) have legal parental responsibility for their children. This means that they are responsible for looking after their children and meeting their needs. If you are in care, this responsibility is split between your parent(s) and the local authority. Parental responsibility for you ends when you turn 18.
What your parents must do for you
Parents must;
- Provide a home and care for you till you are 18. But once you reach 16 you can usually leave home without permission.
- Provide discipline for you - and this does include smacking. By law this sort of punishment must be moderate and reasonable; if the authorities feel that unnecessary force is being used by parents then your name may be placed on a child protection register, or you may even be taken into care. Your parents may also be taken to court.
- Make sure you receive full time education till you are 16.
- Give consent to and medical treatment for you if you are under the age of 16 (unless it is a medical emergency).
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