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Guidance

Childminders based at home: Ofsted registration policy

This policy explains how Ofsted checks and registers home-based childminders, known as ‘childminders with domestic premises’.

Applies to England

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This policy sets out:

  • who must register
  • the legal requirements for registration
  • suitability and safeguarding obligations
  • Ofsted’s approach to inspection and enforcement

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