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If you apply to join the Early Years Register, we will arrange a registration visit. This will normally take place once all your checks are complete, but could happen earlier.
Guidance for childminders, nannies, nurseries and people providing other childcare on when/if you need to register with Ofsted, the process, fees and requirements.
Ofsted has updated its policies for making complaints about inspections, and pausing inspections under exceptional circumstances.
The letter of notice, pre-inspection form and case list form for adoption support agencies inspections.
Annex A form for residential family centres to fill in ahead of inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
The letter of notice and Annex A (request for information) for residential holiday schemes for disabled children inspections.
Annex A form for children's homes and secure children's homes to fill in ahead of inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
Guidance for childminder agencies about the main activities carried out by inspectors. It also sets out the judgements that inspectors will make.
Annex A form for boarding and residential special schools to fill in ahead of inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
This framework and handbook document sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles, guidance and the main judgements that inspectors make when inspecting area SEND.
Ofsted's policy for considering whether to defer or pause an inspection or visit, or whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
Ofsted's policy on how we regulate childcare providers explains what we may do if a provider is not following the regulations.
Ofsted's framework and guidance for inspecting local authority services for children (ILACS) in need of help and protection, children in care and care leavers.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a JTAI of the multi-agency response to the identification of initial need and risk (often referred to as the ‘front door’).
The framework for Ofsted inspections of Cafcass (the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service).
The framework and evaluation schedule for inspection of secure training centres, for use from April 2019.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects voluntary adoption agencies.
Submit a complaint about an inspection, regulatory event or incident involving Ofsted.
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