MN1 query

[testinguk2010]

Good Evening Admin,

Thanks a lot for timely assistance, much appreciated

am filling Mn1 for my child who born 2 years ago in UK. am ILR

am filling the application on my own without taking help from a solicitor

for 2 references, I took references from 2 friends, who are working as IT professions who are working in the software industry. Both are > 25.
for 2 references, I gave like below and given details like address, name etc for 2 it professionsals
how does the referee know the applicant - friends son
how does the referee know the applicant - friends son


I was about to submit my application but last-minute i browsed our forums.
In forums i saw, one should be a professional who engaged with a child in a professional capacity such a teacher, health visiotr, social worker or minister of religion

another should be the second referee must normally be the holder of a British
citizen passport and either a professional person or over the age of 25.

is it ok to give references as 2 friends' details or should I search for a solicitor to get for 2nd referee?

because i never joined him in any school as he just 2+. also due to covid pandemic, health visitor recently not approached us. Only option is GP Doctor, where am not sure where they give passport number and address details last 3 years. really concerned

or otheer option is approachig solicitor to sign but again they may say i dont know you...
Kindly help me

[srsw]

Try to approach GP or health visitor first. If they say no, then you can use your friends as referees (assuming they are British Citizens), but keep GP/health visitor correspondence handy so you can show that you tried & approached them.

If you get a solicitor to represent your application, then they cannot be a referee. This is clearly mentioned on the declaration form.

"Referees must not be a solicitor or agent representing you on this application"

[CULLINAN]

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