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CMS - Unique Reference Identifier (URI)

Before you can enter the Gateway to using the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) you have to have a Unique Reference Identifier (URI). There are several…

CSA Case Closure Programme

The Child Support Agency (CSA) was replaced by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) in 2012 and for people who have cases assessed under the 1993…

School

Often the things we hear about schools are when it goes wrong: detentions, bad results, exam, pressure, mean teachers... But most children have an OK…

Teenagers

We had to dedicated an entire section to questions asked by parents of teenagers. Teenagers have very specific issues and their parents often struggle to…

Behaviour

We all want to do the best we can for our children, but their behavior sometimes can be difficult to understand! Read the articles in…

Childcare

There are so many choices when it comes to child care. Our pages will help you know the questions to ask, where to look and…

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CMS - 2012 Child Maintenance Scheme

The Child Support Agency (CSA) has now been replaced by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) for new applications. In order for the CMS to have…

Shared Care - all CMS Schemes

How shared care affects an assessment for child support Shared care is the term used to describe a situation where one or more people who…

Truancy

Single parent families are sometimes blamed for many of the ills of society, but there is no evidence that your children…

From Volunteer to Manager

SPAN's Parenting Support Manager tells the story of how she first started as a volunteer and how she has developed the skills and knowledge to…

When You and Your Ex disagree

It has been said many times that it takes two people to make a war and to a certain extent this is true. However, even if…

Volunteering into Work

When Raaho first came to Single Parent Action Network (SPAN) she was a single parent with a young baby and a 4 year old…

When your Ex takes your Children on Holiday

For single parents, holiday times with your children can be far from straight forward – but what about the holiday times you might spend without…

Their First Day at School

The first day at school is a big step in every child’s life. As a single parent it can be just as daunting for you!…

Shared Care or Not?

There has been fierce controversy and political debate about the idea of whether fathers should have the right to equal time with their children following…

Making Contact Visits Easier

You might be feeling emotionally unstable before your child goes for an access visit. Here are a few tips to steady your thoughts... It…

Holistic Support Proves Crucial to Learn New Skills

Sibel first came to Single Parent Action Network (SPAN) in 2009 when her daughter was only 6 months old. She had recently separated from…

Guide to Dealing with Debt

Knowing that you owe lots of money and can’t keep up the payments can feel really scary. Please don't ignore the problem: it won’t go…

Free School Meals

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (key stage 1) in state funded schools and academies are eligible for Free School Meals. You don't…