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Information about the FFC pathfinder and family networks pilot (FNP) that will work with local authorities to deliver children’s social care reform.
Guidance for schools that describes the experience of primary schools that have worked well to support children in care.
Guide for local authorities submitting the children looked after data return for the year 2023 to 2024.
Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council
Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) annual conference.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today published a report looking at how education, health and care partners work together to commission and oversee alternative provision (AP).
How we produce statistics on looked-after children.
This study we uses Young Lives data to analyse whether attending pre-school affects cognitive abilities at age 5 years
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. We also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people. Ofsted is a...
Guidance for all staff working with children under 5 years.
When and how to register with Ofsted if you want to open or manage a children's home or secure children's home.
Documents to help local authorities and providers commission and deliver maternal and child public health services from preconception up to 24 years.
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