Register as a children's social care provider: checklist
Download a checklist of documents you need to submit as part of a children's social care application.
Applies to England
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Due to the exceptionally high number of applications, it is taking us longer than usual to process new submissions.
To help avoid further delays, please ensure that you provide all required information both at the time of application and throughout the process.
Read guidance on how to register a children’s social care service with Ofsted.
Updates to this page
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Added a note to explain that there are significant delays in processing new registration applications due to an exceptionally high number of submissions.
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Removed the need for a financial reference, following a change in legislation.
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Included additional information about directors of children’s homes.
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Updated information about applications from charities, planning permission documents and accepting copies of DBS certificates.
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Updated the types of financial information required by trusts.
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Change to Table 2: removed requirement to send Ofsted details of subscription to the DBS update service.
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Applications must include all completed forms and relevant documents.
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Updated form published today.
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First published.