Children Born Outside the UK (one is special needs kid)

[mastidl]

Hi,

I am sorry if this is a repost.

I was on ILR from Apr 2024 and applied for British citizenship in Oct 2025. I have received my citizenship approval email on 19 Jan 2026. I am waiting to book ceremony.

I have 2 kids aged 12 and 9 who were born outside of the UK and living in the UK from 2020. Their ILR was approved in Aug 2025 along with my wife.

My elder son, is a special needs kid and he will be turning 13 in May 2026.
Now I am planning to apply citizenship for both of my kids now as I was under impression that I can not apply for them along with me before I get my citizenship. I might be wrong here.

1. As per my understanding, I should apply using MN-1 form right.

2. I have used 2 of my friends as referees, Both are ltd company directors and both are British citizens( though I mentioned only one as ltd company director). Can I use them again for both of my kids ? should I use the school teacher or GP staff ?

3. We are living in the current city from Mar 2024. so if have to get referral from a school teacher or GP, then it wont cover for the 3 years period. is that okay ?

Thanks