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The application process for nannies (also known as home childcarers), including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and changes once you're registered.
Apply to register a supported accommodation service.
Guidance on the conduct of inspectors and Ofsted's expectations of providers during inspection or wider regulatory activity.
Nannies registered with Ofsted must follow these requirements.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to those responsible for a daycare organisation, and for a home where daycare takes place, and also who is living or working there.
This policy sets out what Ofsted will publish during a period of pre-election silence for local authority and general elections.
Information for social care providers and managers on how to register with Ofsted and about the registration process.
Find out how to pay an Ofsted invoice in relation to your childcare business or children's social care service.
This guide gives a summary of what providers should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
How to share concerns about children’s social care services with Ofsted, including whistleblowing, and what we will do with the information.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
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Requirements you must meet if you are a childminder and registered with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
The application process for nurseries, playgroups, before- and after-school clubs and other daycare. This includes fees, who should apply and making changes once you're registered.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered out of school club, nursery or other type of daycare on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
Download and complete the direct debit form to pay your Ofsted annual registration fee.
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