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Use this service if you want to apply to join the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.
More nursery and early years places and spaces to be delivered, with an online childcare eligibility checker to give information about new support.
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing childcare, creche
Find out how to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare and get a childcare provider account to receive payments from parents using the scheme.
What rights children under the scheme have to education, and the role of councils in providing it. Information on childcare options.
Find out if you can apply to join the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
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.
Guidance for childcare providers on when you must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency, when you cannot register, and when you do not have to.
Places boosted even further with new measures to support childminders, and funding rates confirmed for all childcare providers ahead of historic rollout.
A research report and data tables summarising mixed methodology research into the impact of Tax-Free Childcare on parental labour market participation.
Requirements you must meet if you are an Ofsted-registered daycare provider on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
Information for early years providers, childminders and nurseries including guidance on the early years foundation stage (EYFS), funding and training.
Work out your eligible weekly childcare costs, when to report a change in costs
First phase of the biggest ever expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of 2-year-olds access to 15 hours a week.
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year per child on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare.
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