The KIND UK project and CELC produces a variety of resources targeted at professionals who work with children. If you’re a lawyer or legal professional, a parent, or a young person you may find more helpful information in our resources sections for those groups.
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What social workers need to know about immigration status and citizenship for children in their care
When our client Marco was 16, he was in local authority care, having been removed from a violent and chaotic family. If you had met him as a social worker, you would probably have thought he was British and might not given it a second thought. Marco was born in the UK and lived his…
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The Illegal Migration Act and children and young people seeking asylum
Version 3 : 19 February 2024. The Government has introduced new guidance on 10 February 2024 which significantly alters the way people who arrive in the UK through irregular routes will be treated by the immigration system in the long term. Our information has been withdrawn and version 2 of this guidance (below) is presented…
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The Illegal Migration Act 2023: British Citizenship and Leave to Remain for Children in the UK
A briefing for ParliamentariansJuly 2024 Download the full briefing here. For more information, please contact Cynthia.orchard@centralenglandlc.org.uk. This briefing was prepared for KIND UK by Cynthia Orchard (Consultant Policy Advisor) and Matthew Leidecker (Communications Consultant). More detail on the leave to remain and citizenship provisions of the IMA is available here. Notes
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Applying for a fee waiver for a child’s British citizenship application
Fee waivers can help children and low-income families afford to apply for citizenship, and are based on affordability. This guide includes practical advice for lawyers preparing a fee waiver.
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SLRA Briefing for local authorities: the Illegal Migration Act
We contributed to South London Refugee Association’s briefing for local authorities on the impact of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and best practice for working with children who may be affected by it. KIND UK continues to work with local authorities and other stakeholders to protect and secure the rights of children in care, especially…
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Summary: The Illegal Migration Act 2023: Leave to Remain and British Citizenship for Children
In this briefing, we try to explain in relatively simple terms how the Illegal Migration Act 2023 affects children’s eligibility for leave to remain in the UK and British citizenship. There is a more detailed version of this briefing here. Summary The Illegal Migration Act (‘IMA’ or ‘the Act’) became law on 20 July 2023.…
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Briefing: The Illegal Migration Act 2023: Leave to Remain and British Citizenship for Children
This briefing explains how the Illegal Migration Act 2023 affects children’s eligibility to be granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom or British citizenship. We also have a shorter version of this resource intended for young people, parents, and adults working with children who aren’t legal professionals. Summary The Illegal Migration Act (‘IMA’ or…
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Ukraine: Other Support
These organisations provide support to people who have come to the UK as part of Homes for Ukraine (and frequently to other migrants and refugees as well). People who have fled Ukraine should also ensure they approach their local authority if they need support. This list is non-exhaustive and KIND UK does not specifically endorse…
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Third Sector Statement for Local Authorities on the Illegal Migration Act 2023
October 2023 Introduction The Illegal Migration Act (IMA) achieved Royal Assent on the 20th of July 2023. Many of the provisions are not yet in force, and we await further guidance and information to understand the full impact of the IMA on people seeking safety, other migrants and local authorities. The Government will need to…
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Glossary of terminology for children’s immigration, asylum, and legal issues
Guide for older teenagers, parents, carers, and other non-legal practitioners. (EXTERNAL) MiCLU GlossaryKIND UK is not responsible for the content or availability of sites hosted by other organisations KIND partner organisation MiCLU (the Migrant Children’s Legal Unit at Islington Law Centre) produced a glossary of legal terminology, focussing on common terms in immigration, asylum, and…
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Immigration Support for Children in Care and Care Leavers: Policy Resource for Local Authorities
A guide for local authorities KIND UK contributed to the South London Refugee Association’s briefing for local authorities on providing support for care leavers
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EEA National Children in Need
A briefing on support for children in need who are EEA nationals or family members of EEA nationals, residing in the UK after the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, focusing on local authorities’ duties to provide support under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 (England).
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Routes to children’s nationality and immigration status
A summary of some of the ways that a child’s immigration status can be improved or they can acquire British citizenship.
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Children in Need Scotland: A guide for local authorities in Scotland
Helpful information for professionals working with children in need (and their families) who are not British citizens, including how local authorities can find out about a child’s nationality and immigration status, refer children and families for legal advice, and access other sources of support.
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Children in Need: A guide for local authorities
Helpful information for professionals working with children in need (and their families) who are not British citizens, including how local authorities can find out about a child’s nationality and immigration status, refer children and families for legal advice, and access other sources of support.
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The Good Character Requirement: A Guide from KIND UK
British Citizenship for Children: A Guide from KIND UK Updated 19 February 2025 In this guide: 1. British Citizenship 2. Discretionary Citizenship 3. The Illegal Migration Act (2023) > 4. The Good Character Requirement 5. Useful Resources & More Information 4.1 The ‘Good Character Requirement’ Most children and adults applying for British citizenship have to…
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Discretionary Citizenship: A guide children, young people and families
Not all children born in the UK automatically have British citizenship from birth. But lots of children living in the UK are eligible to become British citizens. The Home Office can grant British citizenship on a discretionary basis where a child has strong ties to the UK.
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British Citizenship for Children: A Guide
Having British citizenship means that the UK is your home, and you have the right to live, work and belong here. This guide provides an overview of routes to British citizenship.
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Support for children in need under Section 17: Local Authority obligations after BCD vs BCT
BCD vs BCT (January 2023) confirmed that local authorities must provide Section 17 support at a welfare standard for families of children in need where the parent or carer is lawfully in the UK
