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Information on Ofsted inspections for independent schools that are not members of associations.
Statistics from Ofsted for early years and childcare.
Ofsted has pledged to always act with professionalism, courtesy, empathy and respect, in a response to a Prevention of Future Deaths report issued by HM Coroner last month.
Summary data of post-inspection survey responses following inspections and visits of state-funded schools, independent schools and further education and skills providers.
What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).
Ofsted's corporate annual reports present the accounts for each year and set out our progress in meeting our objectives.
Ofsted's Annual Report presents our findings for the areas we inspect in early years childcare, schools, further education and skills and social care.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Here you will find papers and minutes from recent Ofsted Board meetings.
Forms and guidance relating to Ofsted's regulation and inspection of childminder agencies.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
This collection gathers together datasets that were provided in response to FOI (Freedom of Information) requests.
There are 2 Ofsted registers: the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. Find out which to join and how to change registers.
How you can become a contracted Ofsted inspector. You can find out about the process, requirements and rewards of this role.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
Information about the accessibility of the Ofsted Jobs website.
Agreements setting out how Ofsted will work and share information with other organisations.
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