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Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Paper prepared by Shamez Ladhani for Public Health England (PHE).
Get a place for your child at a primary or secondary school - applications, deadlines, admission criteria, appeals and complaints.
This study evaluates the impact of a low-cost, play-based learning program on early childhood cognitive development
The purpose of this release is to present final enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded preschool education in the 2023-24 academic year.
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
Research about the current childcare and early education model in England.
The school census gathers details on, for example, pupil gender, year group, religion, ethnicity, special educational needs, etc. Schools are classified according to type, or management type, to allow analysis of various sectors to take place. Geographical analysis is also...
Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years education.
Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council
This study we uses Young Lives data to analyse whether attending pre-school affects cognitive abilities at age 5 years
Childcare arrangements for all ages and early years provision for children who are 5 years of age or younger.
Information for early years providers, childminders and nurseries including guidance on the early years foundation stage (EYFS), funding and training.
Guidance on how Ofsted regulates childcare.
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